Politics

Biden sworn in as 46th president, vowing renewal through unity

Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, ending his predecessor’s turbulent tenure and assuming the country’s highest office at a wrenching moment of crisis with a somber vow of renewal through unity. Kamala Harris became the first woman, first Black person, and first Asian American to become vice president. Continue reading →

Analysis

Biden delivers sober call to action: ‘America has to be better than this’

In his inaugural address, President Biden laid out the challenges facing the country in stark terms — from white supremacy and political disinformation, to a once-in-a-century pandemic. But the new president didn’t claim he could solve all those problems. Instead, he called on Americans to come together and act. Continue reading →

Politics

In Massachusetts, inauguration was a moment to savor and a reason to feel pride

Across deep blue Massachusetts, the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris brought forth an unfamiliar, but welcome, feeling among their supporters: hope. Continue reading →

World

Will Biden be an activist president on the world stage?

In capitals from Europe to Asia, diplomats and foreign policy experts have questioned whether the United States is too divided, too weakened and too preoccupied by internal convulsions to play the kind of leadership role that Biden took for granted as a senator and vice president. Continue reading →

World

Indian village cheers for Harris during swearing-in as US VP

Residents of a tiny Indian village surrounded by rice paddies flocked to a Hindu temple, setting off firecrackers and praying and as they watched Kamala Harris, who has strong roots to the village, take her oath of office and become the US vice president on Wednesday. Continue reading →

World

At least 2 dead after Madrid blast apparently linked to gas leak, mayor says

Videos and images shared on social media showed a tower of smoke coming out from a building and rubble scattered in a central street of Madrid. Continue reading →

OPINION

Biden believes in a united America. Do enough of his fellow Americans?

Trying to get from alienation and estrangement to unity will be very difficult — maybe impossible. But surely, it’s worth the try. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Can a salve for a wounded nation become the glue that binds it?

The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris met the moment. But the promise of ‘unity’ depends on Americans’ commitment to truth. Continue reading →

LETTERS

In Washington, a new day, a new course

Readers have words of hope for the Biden presidency — and words of rebuke as Donald Trump departs. Continue reading →

Metro

Amid presidents and pop stars, poet Amanda Gorman grabs the spotlight at inauguration

If 22-year-old Harvard graduate Amanda Gorman, the National Youth Poet Laureate, has it her way, her knockout poetry performance on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon won’t be the last time she appears at a presidential inauguration. Continue reading →

yvonne abraham

Biden spoke like a president, and his words had power

Welcome back to life with a president who wants to lift us up. Continue reading →

Metro

Boston doctor who treated COVID patients in N.Y. dies climbing mountain in Pakistan

Friends and relatives of Dr. Alexander Goldfarb, a prominent physician affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center who treated COVID-19 patients in Queens, N.Y., at the height of the pandemic, are mourning his death in a climbing accident Jan. 16 in Pakistan. Dr. Goldfarb was 57. Continue reading →

76ers 117,Celtics 109

76ers ride Joel Embiid’s 42-point outing past Celtics, and other observations

Philadelphia's star center hit 17 of 21 free throws and also had 10 boards as the Sixers finished strong to win the back-and-forth affair. Continue reading →

Gary washburn | On Basketball

Celtics have only their foul play to blame in loss to 76ers

The 76ers used a huge advantage at the free throw line, behind Joel Embiid, to pull away to a victory. Continue reading →

bruins

Bruce Cassidy and Bruins are happy to be home, even at an empty TD Garden

After struggling on offense and dropping two of three on the road, the Bruins will face the Flyers Thursday night in their home opener. Continue reading →

Business

Life-sciences developer lands a big site near Assembly Row

BioMed, a veteran Kendall Square developer, is one of several life-sciences real estate heavyweights that lately have been on buying sprees in and around Boston. Continue reading →

Innovation economy

Recorded Future scours the Web for potential cyberattacks and terrorist activity. Business is booming

Think of Recorded Future as a mashup of Google and Jack Ryan — a search engine focused on nasty stuff transpiring or being planned around the world. Continue reading →

Business

Haemonetics acquires Silicon Valley medical-device firm for $475m

The Boston company, which focuses on equipment, software, and services around blood management, is buying Cardiva Medical, a privately held firm that makes vascular closure devices. Continue reading →

MLB

Don Sutton, Hall of Fame pitcher for Dodgers, dies at 75

A four-time All-Star, Mr. Sutton had a career record of 324-256 and an ERA of 3.26. Continue reading →

MLB

Don Sutton, Hall of Fame pitcher for Dodgers, dies at 75

A four-time All-Star, Mr. Sutton had a career record of 324-256 and an ERA of 3.26. Continue reading →

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Lifestyle

Bernie Sanders and his bulky Vermont-made mittens win the Internet on Inauguration Day

Vermont senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders sported oven mittens created by a teacher in his home state at Wednesday's inauguration. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

‘Barking’ episodes make partner flee

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Songs remain the same as ‘Freaks and Geeks’ lands on Hulu

Beginning on Monday, Jan. 25, all 18 episodes will be available to stream, and, fortunately, the original soundtrack will be intact. Continue reading →