Nation

Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to violating teen’s civil rights in case similar to George Floyd

The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd pleaded not guilty Thursday to a charge that he violated the civil rights of a 14-year-old boy when he used a chokehold to restrain the teenager and hit him with a flashlight during a 2017 arrest. Continue reading →

Nation

Republicans, wary of political fallout, steer clear of rally for riot suspects

The “Justice for J6” rally, to be held at noon Saturday at the foot of Capitol Hill, has created a predicament for Republicans, who are caught between a hard-right base, including many voters who consider the rioters righteous, and a desire to distance themselves from the attack and its political fallout. Continue reading →

Nation

Justice Dept. to review enforcement of civil rights protections in grants

The Justice Department will review how it enforces prohibitions on racial discrimination by law enforcement agencies that receive federal funding, according to a department memo, a move that could broaden the Biden administration’s efforts to combat systemic racism in policing, prisons, and courts. Continue reading →

World

In submarine deal with Australia, US counters China but enrages France

President Biden’s announcement of a deal to help Australia deploy nuclear-powered submarines has strained the Western alliance, infuriating France and foreshadowing how the conflicting US and European responses to confrontation with China may redraw the global strategic map. Continue reading →

World

Fake candidates and jailed opposition: Russia’s parliament elections stack the cards for Putin

Russia’s Parliament elections — amid Putin’s withering crackdown on opposition — run Friday to Sunday and, to many Putin opponents, serve as another low-watermark for Russian post-Soviet democracy. Continue reading →

World

Thousands of Afghans on US military bases await resettlement

Weeks after their dramatic escape from Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans hoping to be resettled in the United States remain on military bases across the country and overseas as medical and security screenings slow the process. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Schools must meet students mental health needs

As they return to the classroom, youths urgently need access to mental health providers and counselors. Continue reading →

OPINION

The crucial test: Can Democrats pass their big agenda?

It’s very difficult, but doable, says Elizabeth Warren. Continue reading →

OPINION

I’m so over that!

So much in life is never really over. We thought COVID-19 would be over, and it’s not. Is Trump over? A man can dream, can’t he? Continue reading →

Metro

Baker talks about proof of vaccination, welcoming Afghan refugees, in radio appearance

Massachusetts officials are talking to their counterparts in other states to figure out how to devise a universal system for residents of the Commonwealth to prove they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19, Governor Charlie Baker said Thursday. Continue reading →

K-12

In first report of new school year, state shows 1,230 coronavirus cases among students, 190 among staff

State education leaders on Thursday evening reported 1,230 coronavirus cases among 920,000 students, or 0.13 percent, and 190 reported cases among 140,000 school staff statewide, or 0.14 percent, in their first school tally since June. Continue reading →

Metro

BU planning memorial service for professor who fell through closed staircase at JFK/UMass station

Boston University will hold a memorial service for David K. Jones on Sept. 23, as authorities continue to investigate how the associate professor gained access to the ramshackle staircase he fell through Saturday afternoon in Dorchester, plunging some 20 feet to his death. Continue reading →

college football

Former players see Harvard’s Tim Murphy as a life coach as much as a football coach

Murphy is poised to break the Ivy League record for coaching wins this season, but over the course of his career, it is people that have mattered most. Continue reading →

ben volin | on football

Zach Wilson has outstanding tools, but he’s in for growing pains with the Jets

The fact that the Jets are rebuilding from scratch — again — makes it a less-than-ideal situation for the talented rookie quarterback. Continue reading →

patriots

One reason Mac Jones looked so calm in his NFL debut: His breathing technique

The rookie Patriots quarterback was introduced to "box breathing" by a high school friend and uses it to keep cool under pressure. Continue reading →

Business

College students are back, and they brought their appetites

As campuses come alive for the first fully in-person semester since spring 2020, nearby restaurants are finally reaping the benefits. Continue reading →

Business

MassMutual settles case involving ‘Roaring Kitty’ with $4 million fine

A subsidiary of MassMutual has agreed to pay a $4 million fine and to overhaul its social media policies to resolve accusations involving Keith Gill, the Wilmington resident known for his astronomical gains during the GameStop stock rally. Continue reading →

Business

US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low

The rise may be a sign that the spread of the Delta variant may have slightly increased layoffs. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jane Powell, Hollywood golden-age musicals star, dies at 92

Powell died Thursday at her Wilton, Connecticut, home, longtime friend Susan Granger said. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jane Powell, Hollywood golden-age musicals star, dies at 92

Powell died Thursday at her Wilton, Connecticut, home, longtime friend Susan Granger said. Continue reading →

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Music

For Ted Neeley, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ has been the blessing of a lifetime

The actor and singer pairs up with costar Yvonne Elliman for concerts in Arlington this weekend. Continue reading →

ARTS & TRAVEL

With an augmented reality tour, now you, too, can experience Woodstock

The tour is enhanced by computer tablets loaded with archival footage, a virtual 3-D model of the stage, home movies, and testimonials from people who attended the festival, and more. It’s your own trip, new millennium-style. Continue reading →

TELEVISION REVIEW

An ode to The Greatest

A four-part PBS documentary, codirected by Ken Burns, looks at the life and times of the incomparable Muhammad Ali. Continue reading →