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2020 Election Results

Biden wins Michigan, Wisconsin, now on brink of White House

Joe Biden won the battleground prizes of Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday, reclaiming a key part of the “blue wall” that slipped away from Democrats four years ago and dramatically narrowing President Trump’s pathway to reelection. Continue reading →

Elections

Trump’s options to request a recount, and other legal challenges brewing in pivotal states

Both the Trump and Biden campaigns have raised money and readied an army of lawyers in anticipation of lawsuits aimed at deciding what votes to keep or toss out in critical states. Here's what the landscape looks like so far. Continue reading →

Politics

Democrats search for answers after an election that fell short of their expectations

Liberals had hoped for a resounding repudiation of President Trump that would have echoed from Florida to Ohio to Texas. Continue reading →

2020 Election Results

In a close election, some Black Americans see a clear winner: Racism

Black voters called the country's failure to decisively reject racist policy and rhetoric "disappointing but not surprising." Continue reading →

Elections

What does this election say about our country, and our disconnect from it?

For Democrats who see Trump’s unfitness as blindingly obvious, it is as if a significant portion of the country has been watching a different movie for the last four years. Continue reading →

The Nation

Elections

Trump’s options to request a recount, and other legal challenges brewing in pivotal states

Both the Trump and Biden campaigns have raised money and readied an army of lawyers in anticipation of lawsuits aimed at deciding what votes to keep or toss out in critical states. Here's what the landscape looks like so far. Continue reading →

Politics

Democrats search for answers after an election that fell short of their expectations

Liberals had hoped for a resounding repudiation of President Trump that would have echoed from Florida to Ohio to Texas. Continue reading →

Politics

A more conservative court hears same-sex foster parent case

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to side with a Catholic social services agency in a dispute with Philadelphia over the agency’s refusal to work with same-sex couples as foster parents. Continue reading →

The World

World

Four Italian regions, including Milan, put under lockdown

Four Italian regions are being put under “red-zone” lockdown, with severe limits imposed on the circumstances under which people can leave home, Premier Giuseppe Conte announced on Wednesday night. Continue reading →

World

Austria says mistakes were made in dealing with Vienna attacker

Slovakian intelligence told their Austrian counterparts in July that the man who fatally shot four people in a terror attack in Vienna this week had tried to buy ammunition there and mistakes were apparently made in dealing with that information, Austrian authorities conceded Wednesday. Continue reading →

World

Retail therapy, last pints: England readies for new lockdown

Last-minute shoppers in England came out in force Wednesday and thirsty drinkers enjoyed their final freshly poured pints in a pub for the next month before Britain joins swaths of Europe in a coronavirus lockdown designed to save its health care system from being overwhelmed. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

A voting setback: Massachusetts rejects ranked choice

The failure of ballot Question 2 is a loss for democracy. Continue reading →

OPINION

There are two Americas. One loves Donald Trump, the other loathes him

Assuming Biden wins, how does he govern? Can his message of one America ever break through in such a highly divided country? Continue reading →

LETTERS

Thanks — again —for nothing, Governor Baker

"Apparently our governor cares more about his poll numbers than he does about the future of this once-great nation." Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

America’s pollsters miss the mark — again

In 2016, the pollsters had Hillary Clinton, President Trump’s Democratic opponent, with a comfortable lead heading into election. They were wrong. In 2020, the pollsters were apparently wrong again. Continue reading →

Metro

America’s pollsters miss the mark — again

In 2016, the pollsters had Hillary Clinton, President Trump’s Democratic opponent, with a comfortable lead heading into election. They were wrong. In 2020, the pollsters were apparently wrong again. Continue reading →

Politics

Democratic dreams of Senate majority pretty much disappear

Republicans brushed back challenges in numerous states where polls had not so long ago found competitive contests. Continue reading →

Sports

Red Sox

When shopping for bullpen help, Red Sox will find plenty of help in free agent market

Brad Hand and Liam Hendriks could be candidates to shore up a group of relievers that posted a woeful 5.79 ERA in 2020. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | On basketball

Some free agent gems the cash-strapped Celtics can afford

These players might fill the team's needs at center and provide consistent bench scoring without breaking the bank. Continue reading →

patriots

Damien Harris is making some breakthroughs in the Patriots backfield

The second-year running back drew praise from Josh McDaniels for his 102-yard effort vs. Buffalo. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Why isn’t Wall Street freaking out?

Though they’re nervous, investors are so far staying the course amid election uncertainty. Continue reading →

Business

Were you rabidly refreshing election results at work? You had company

Local employers say they understand why workers may have been distracted on Wednesday. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

Painting different pictures of a problem

A Merrimac homeowner says Rhino Shield won’t honor its warranty. The company says it’s tried to satisfy ‘a super difficult customer.’ Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Nancy Darsch, collegiate and WNBA women’s basketball coach, dies at 68

Ms. Darsch coached Ohio State to the NCAA Finals and the New York Liberty to the finals in the WNBA's inaugural season. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Newton mother-son pair to present surprise cake stand on ‘Shark Tank’

Their cake stand makes it look like your gift is popping from inside a cake. Can they get a boost from 'Shark Tank?' Continue reading →

Arts

Boston’s Poet laureate Porsha Olayiwola explores theme of home with a new event series

Questions of home, with all its meanings, are at the heart of a new Boston poetry series Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Sample hard cider and more apple flavors along Franklin County’s scenic Cider Trail

Cider Days this year consists of a trail of 16 cideries and orchards with tastings, treats, takeout, and scenic fall views. Continue reading →