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Nation

Biden makes gains in key states as anxious nation awaits winner

Joe Biden gained ground in Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Georgia on Thursday as the slow-moving vote count in those contested battleground states moved him closer to capturing an electoral majority. Continue reading →

Elections

With attention on the election, COVID-19 numbers continue to surge

Adding to uncertainty about the pandemic’s direction are the divergent approaches President Trump and former vice president Joe Biden took on the campaign trail. Continue reading →

Elections

Let’s say the media declare a winner: What are the next steps?

Any minute now, the media could declare a winner in the cliffhanger presidential race between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. But that won’t be the end of it. Continue reading →

Metro

Biden won Lawrence, but Republicans found new pockets of support. What gives?

Residents of Lawrence, an overwhelmingly Democratic city, are trying to make sense of why more voters — a quarter this year, up from 15 percent in 2016 — chose the Republican ticket over the Democrats. Continue reading →

Politics

Georgia on everyone’s mind: Control of the Senate could come down to January runoffs there

In the latest twist in this wildest of election seasons, it appears entirely possible that Senate control could hinge on the state. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Biden makes gains in key states as anxious nation awaits winner

Joe Biden gained ground in Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Georgia on Thursday as the slow-moving vote count in those contested battleground states moved him closer to capturing an electoral majority. Continue reading →

Elections

Let’s say the media declare a winner: What are the next steps?

Any minute now, the media could declare a winner in the cliffhanger presidential race between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. But that won’t be the end of it. Continue reading →

Nation

$26 billion settlement offer in opioid lawsuits gains wide support

The three major drug distributors and a large drug manufacturer are closing in on a $26 billion deal with state and local governments that would end thousands of lawsuits over the companies’ role in the opioid epidemic, according to people close to the negotiations and new company filings. Continue reading →

The World

World

Contested US election batters America’s global image

President Trump’s premature victory claim and unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud have been met with deep unease globally over what lies ahead for the US political process — and more than a little glee from America’s traditional adversaries. Continue reading →

World

German police raid homes of people linked to Vienna attacker

German police have raided the homes and businesses of four people linked to the Islamic State sympathizer who carried out a deadly attack in Vienna this week. Continue reading →

World

People with disabilities hold rally in Belarus to demand president step down

More than 200 people with disabilities rallied in Belarus' capital Thursday, continuing a nearly three-month wave of protests triggered by the disputed reelection of the country’s authoritarian leader. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

States should count early ballots before Election Day

Democracy depends on how much citizens can trust the electoral process; long counts in swing states, even if credible and by design, could undermine that. Continue reading →

OPINION

The next president must soothe Americans’ fear

For a republic, fear is much worse than corrosive. It is dangerous. Continue reading →

OPINION

The key to winning the Cuban American vote

Hispanics who have fled socialist tyrannies have heard the false promises of “a free lunch” too many times. They seek candidates who speak of the freedom of individual opportunity. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

Biden won Lawrence, but Republicans found new pockets of support. What gives?

Residents of Lawrence, an overwhelmingly Democratic city, are trying to make sense of why more voters — a quarter this year, up from 15 percent in 2016 — chose the Republican ticket over the Democrats. Continue reading →

Metro

‘I feel so betrayed.’ A church in Fitchburg is at the epicenter of a growing COVID-19 outbreak

As the pandemic has worn on, churches across the country have emerged as a major source of coronavirus infections. Now Crossroads, a popular pentecostal church in Fitchburg, is one epicenter of an escalating outbreak, linked to nearly 150 cases of the virus. Continue reading →

Metro

Biden won Lawrence, but Republicans found new pockets of support. What gives?

Residents of Lawrence, an overwhelmingly Democratic city, are trying to make sense of why more voters — a quarter this year, up from 15 percent in 2016 — chose the Republican ticket over the Democrats. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

How Patriots linebacker Brandon Copeland became ‘Professor Cope,’ financial literacy instructor

At the beginning of April, Copeland collaborated with the NFL Players Association to host a five-part webinar series called “Money Talks.” Continue reading →

Chad Finn

What’s left for Patriots fans to root for?

There’s still plenty, even in these less-fulfilling circumstances. Continue reading →

Boston College

BC’s near-upset of No. 1 Clemson is bound to open eyes of prospective recruits

Coach Jeff Hafley was heartened by the exposure his program got from the game. "A lot of players noticed that we are coming,” he said. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Study: A million people in Mass. don’t have enough food

The state has the highest percentage increase of residents facing hunger in the country, according to new projections from Feeding America. And now issues with a federal food-distribution program are stoking anxieties further among local organizations. Continue reading →

Business

Pandemic or no, Fenway apartment building is ready to go

Development firm Scape North America closed this week on a $165 million construction loan and plans to start work by the end of November on its 451-unit building on Boylston Street, near Fenway Park. Continue reading →

Business

Tree House brewery plans a taproom on the Cape

The renowned Charlton brewer has set a summer date for opening the Sandwich location, depending on the pandemic. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Juan R. Torruella, sailor, painter, history-making federal judge, dies at 87

Judge Torruella was the first Latino on US First Circuit Court of Appeals bench and served until his death without taking senior status. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

RESTAURANTS

Restaurant groups pen letter against Baker’s order that they close at 9:30

Coalition seeks financial help from state and extension on hours they’re allowed to stay open. Continue reading →

Music

BSO teams up with hip-hop powerhouse STL GLD for a virtual series

When plans for a live show were sidetracked by the pandemic, the BSO and band pivoted to a video podcast featuring collaboration and conversation. Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW

Boston is the star in ‘City Hall’

Once again, Frederick Wiseman makes art from human decency and process. Continue reading →