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Politics

After defeating Trump, Biden faces a Democratic Party straining at the seams

Since Election Day, the reckoning between the two wings of the party has taken place in contentious conference calls, dueling memos, and pointed media interviews. Continue reading →

Nation

Virus surge accelerates in the United States, with cases passing 11 million

Coronavirus cases reported in the United States passed 11 million on Sunday, as the nation shatters records for hospitalizations and daily new infections and as leaders turn to new, painful restrictions to stem the pandemic’s long-predicted surge. Continue reading →

The Great Divide

From individual sessions to taking a real-world approach, here’s how teachers are adapting to the pandemic

Many Massachusetts teachers have begun to feel comfortable with teaching virtually, and now some are starting to experiment. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

Efforts intensify to determine those first in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine — and build trust in skeptical communities

From Boston to Springfield, advocates and health organizations are launching listening sessions and surveying their communities to identify trusted local leaders who can help communicate reliable information about the coronavirus and counter rumors and fears. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

‘I am left with nothing’: Marriott Copley terminates half its staff, adding to the thousands of hotel workers unemployed around Boston

The hotel industry has taken a beating during the pandemic, nowhere more so than in Boston. The Marriott Copley Place, the second-largest hotel in Boston, is the latest local property to permanently lay off a substantial portion of its workforce with reduced severance packages. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

After defeating Trump, Biden faces a Democratic Party straining at the seams

Since Election Day, the reckoning between the two wings of the party has taken place in contentious conference calls, dueling memos, and pointed media interviews. Continue reading →

Nation

Virus surge accelerates in the United States, with cases passing 11 million

Coronavirus cases reported in the United States passed 11 million on Sunday, as the nation shatters records for hospitalizations and daily new infections and as leaders turn to new, painful restrictions to stem the pandemic’s long-predicted surge. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

Efforts intensify to determine those first in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine — and build trust in skeptical communities

From Boston to Springfield, advocates and health organizations are launching listening sessions and surveying their communities to identify trusted local leaders who can help communicate reliable information about the coronavirus and counter rumors and fears. Continue reading →

The World

World

After war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, peace sees winners and losers swap places

Under a Russia-brokered peace deal ending a six-week war that killed thousands, Azerbaijan on Sunday was set to take control of a swath of the breakaway ethnic Armenian region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which is part of Azerbaijan under international law. Continue reading →

World

Britain’s Johnson in self-isolation; has no virus symptoms

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after being told he came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Sunday. Continue reading →

World

India celebrates Diwali — the Hindu festival of lights — amid pandemic and pollution fears

More than a billion Indians celebrated Diwali on Saturday amid twin concerns of a resurgence in coronavirus infections and rising air pollution that is enveloping the country’s north in a cloud of thick toxic smog. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

The purge at the Pentagon

The potential for sudden troop withdrawals should spur Congress to curtail Trump's powers in his final weeks as president. Continue reading →

OPINION

America doesn’t want unity. It wants absolution without restitution

Until it repairs the damage inflicted on those long marginalized, this nation’s deep divisions will persist. Continue reading →

OPINION

To rebuild, look abroad

The elements of foreign diplomacy and relationship-building can be applied to rebuild the homeland. Continue reading →

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Metro

The Great Divide

From individual sessions to taking a real-world approach, here’s how teachers are adapting to the pandemic

Many Massachusetts teachers have begun to feel comfortable with teaching virtually, and now some are starting to experiment. Continue reading →

Globe Local

He charted improbable life journeys, and then found out that his surgeon had followed such a path

The patient, Howard London, asked the doctor, Genaro Villa, a neurosurgical resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, questions he did not expect -- questions about himself. Continue reading →

Metro

Mass. reports more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for six days straight

Coronavirus cases in Massachusetts increased by more than 2,000 for the sixth straight day Sunday, according to the state, while the virus returned to levels not seen since April and the pandemic continued to hinder learning at local schools. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

If you can believe it, suddenly Patriots are right back in it after stunning Ravens

The Patriots did not make the big mistakes they were making earlier in the season, and outlasted the favored Ravens. Continue reading →

Patriots 23, Ravens 17

Patriots soak it all in after storming to upset of Ravens

Damien Harris had another 100-yard game on the ground and Jakobi Meyers threw a TD pass as the Patriots won their second in a row. Continue reading →

Patriots Notebook

Damiere Byrd has impressed Patriots by being a quick study

The speedy receiver came to New England in the offseason to little acclaim, but he's proven to be a valuable addition. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Against most odds: Plotting an unlikely comeback for horse racing

Armand Janjigian knows all about calculating the odds. And he still wants to rescue the thoroughbred industry, even if the odds are against him. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Aldo Tambellini, a multimedia artist, filmmaker, and poet, dies at 90

Mr. Tambellini survived a difficult childhood to teach and create art in New York City and Cambridge. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Former US representative Jim Ramstad, champion of recovery, dies at 74

Jim Ramstad was a moderate Republican from Minnesota whose battle with alcoholism led him to become a champion of mental health and recovery issues. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Scooby-Doo co-creator Ken Spears dies at 82

One night in the late 1950s, just out of the Navy and looking for work, Ken Spears returned home to Los Angeles and met up with an old family friend. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

MUSIC

Dementia hasn’t taken away this pianist’s remarkable skills

'The outpouring of love we’ve gotten from people is just astonishing,' says her daughter. Continue reading →

HOLIDAYS

A winter wonderland in your own backyard: Seaport District to host festive fun

Dubbed “Snowport” for the coming months, the area will feature winter games, holiday shopping opportunities, and decorations for all visitors to enjoy. Continue reading →

NAMES

Donnie Wahlberg leaves $2,020 tip to Cape Cod restaurant for the #2020TipChallenge

Donnie Wahlberg is doing his part to brighten up 2020. The “Blue Bloods” actor and New Kids on the Block singer left a $2,020 tip for a lunchtime order at Marshland Restaurants and Bakery in Sandwich. Continue reading →