Politics

Katherine Clark rises to fourth-ranking House Democrat

The Melrose Democrat was elected assistant speaker by her House Democratic colleagues, making her the fourth-ranking member in the chamber and the most powerful congresswoman in state history. Continue reading →

Nation

Here’s what happened when Rudy Giuliani made his first appearance in federal court in nearly three decades

President Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is seeking to stop the certification of Pennsylvania’s vote in the Nov. 3 election. Continue reading →

Nation

Judge halts ‘public health’ expulsions of children at the border

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Trump’s policy of turning away migrant children at the border as public health risks, ruling that the expulsion of thousands of children without due process exceeded the authority that public health emergency decrees confer. Continue reading →

World

Israel strikes Syria and Iranian forces as Pompeo flies in

Israeli forces struck Syria early Wednesday, a day after finding anti-personnel mines in Israeli-held territory along the boundary between the two countries and just hours before a visit by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his Bahraini counterpart to mark a new, US-brokered normalization deal. Continue reading →

World

US paid for Scott Brown, ambassador to New Zealand, to fly on a private jet

Just about everybody who returns to New Zealand is required to spend 14 days in a hotel guarded by the military as part of the nation’s strict strategy to keep out the coronavirus. The Browns’ special treatment has upset many New Zealanders. Continue reading →

World

Thousands protest violence-marred rally at Thai Parliament

Thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators rallied in central Bangkok on Wednesday, a day after a chaotic protest outside Parliament was marred by violence that left 55 people injured, including as many as six with gunshot wounds. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Harsh cuts leave half of Marriott staff out in the cold

"The firing of longtime workers without the promise of their being rehired when economic conditions improve is heartless." Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Facebook failed American democracy — again

The social media company fails to prevent the spread of misinformation and incitement of violence. Democracy continues to suffer the consequences. Continue reading →

OPINION

There’s no bottom for how low Republicans will let Trump go

Most Republicans either cheer him on or quietly stand by as Trump, high on denial and megalomania, trashes democracy — and then gleefully buries the remains in a deep grave. Continue reading →

K-12

Mass. set to launch first phase of rapid coronavirus testing in schools in December

With COVID-19 cases rising, Massachusetts school officials plan to launch a rapid coronavirus testing program at schools in early December for students and staff members who are experiencing symptoms. Continue reading →

K-12

Racial gaps in access to in-person instruction worse than expected, according to a new poll

Two months into an unprecedented school year, the racial and socioeconomic gaps in terms of who can access in-person learning appear to be larger than expected, according to a statewide poll of parents to be released Thursday. The survey also finds parents more positive about remote than hybrid instruction. Continue reading →

Transportation

Huge Mass. Pike project pushed back another year

The Baker administration is putting off a key decision about the layout of the $1.3 billion reconstruction of the Massachusetts Turnpike in Allston, delaying a megaproject beset by indecision and debate for another year — and possibly much longer. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox new bench coach Will Venable’s star is shining bright

The newest addition to the Red Sox staff, only 38, has a future as a major league manager, according to those who know him. Continue reading →

Celtics

Celtics bolster shooting needs by drafting Aaron Nesmith, Payton Pritchard

The Celtics also grabbed Yam Madar, from Israel, at No. 47, but he may remain overseas. Continue reading →

patriots

Bill Belichick says that US should ‘take action against’ Turkey and Azerbaijan in conflict

The Patriots coach touched on the subject when asked about the recent reference made to him by acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller in a memo. Continue reading →

Business

What you need to know about the latest news from Pfizer on its COVID-19 vaccine

Under an expected emergency approval, millions of at-risk people could receive the Pfizer vaccine by year’s end. The pharmaceutical giant, which has a large presence in Massachusetts, said it expects to apply to the Food and Drug Administration for the first emergency use authorization of a coronavirus vaccine “within days.” Continue reading →

Business

Linda Pizzuti Henry named chief executive of Boston Globe Media Partners

Linda Pizzuti Henry is taking the reins after seven years as managing director of the parent company of The Boston Globe, Boston.com, and STAT, the online health and science news site. Continue reading →

Business

What you need to know about the latest news from Pfizer on its COVID-19 vaccine

Under an expected emergency approval, millions of at-risk people could receive the Pfizer vaccine by year’s end. The pharmaceutical giant, which has a large presence in Massachusetts, said it expects to apply to the Food and Drug Administration for the first emergency use authorization of a coronavirus vaccine “within days.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Natan Zach, blunt and cherished Israeli poet, dies at 89

Natan Zach, a cherished Israeli poet who helped revolutionize Hebrew poetry by spurning the formality of his more established contemporaries in favor of plain-spoken, loose-limbed verse, died Nov. 6 in Ramat Gan, outside Tel Aviv. He was 89. Continue reading →

Obituaries

David Elliott, ‘extraordinarily selfless’ leader of Harvard’s WHRB-FM, dies at 78

Mr. Elliott "was the station’s spiritual leader," a former president said. Continue reading →

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ASK AMY

New mom needs respite and empathy

Advice for the real world. Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

‘In Treatment’ is getting a reboot. Please don’t mess it up.

The cast keeps expanding. Uzo Aduba is going to be the show’s therapist, replacing Gabriel Byrne. Continue reading →

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