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Nation

Washington once more on alert ahead of rally celebrating Jan. 6 rioters

Federal and local law enforcement stressed they would not to be caught unaware this time around, erecting barricades around the Capitol and providing ample security ahead of time. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

First week of testimony concludes in Varsity Blues trial

Prosecutors detailed perhaps the most brazen aspect of the sprawling bribery scheme: how students were given fake resumes to justify their admission as athletic recruits. Continue reading →

Biotech

FDA panel recommends Pfizer booster shot only for people 65 and older or at high risk for severe COVID

The advisory panel weighed in on the contentious issue almost exactly a month after President Biden announced plans to offer boosters, an effort the administration had hoped would start next week. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

A Cape Ann teenager makes a bid for striper fishing fame

Finn Hawley, age 18, is attempting something that has really never been done before. He’s hoping to carve out a career as an “influencer” in the world of striper fishing. Continue reading →

World

Pentagon says deadly August drone strike in Kabul mistakenly killed civilians

The Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month, announcing Friday that a review revealed that only civilians were killed in the attack, not an Islamic State extremist as first believed. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Trump gave six months extra Secret Service protection to his kids, three officials. It cost taxpayers $1.7 million.

Trump’s order required the Secret Service to devote agents and money to an unexpected set of people: wealthy adults, with no role in government, whom the agents trailed to ski vacations, weekend houses, a resort in Cabo San Lucas, and business trips abroad. Continue reading →

Nation

Milley: Calls to China were ‘perfectly’ within scope of job

General Mark Milley said such calls are "routine" and were done "to reassure both allies and adversaries in this case in order to ensure strategic stability." Continue reading →

Nation

Judge: Prosecutors can’t show Rittenhouse link to Proud Boys

Prosecutors won’t be allowed to argue at trial that a man who shot three people during a Wisconsin protest against police brutality believes in the Proud Boys’ violent tactics or was affiliated with the white nationalist group the night of last year’s shootings, a judge ruled Friday. Continue reading →

The World

World

France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over sub deal

It was the first time ever France has recalled its ambassador to the United States, according to the French foreign ministry. Continue reading →

World

Google and Apple remove app aimed at spurring protest voting in Russia

An app designed by Russian activists to coordinate protest voting in this weekend’s elections disappeared from the Google and Apple app stores in the country Friday, a major blow to opposition leader Alexei Navalny and allies who hoped to subvert the commanding position of President Vladimir Putin’s governing party. Continue reading →

World

Police must treat ‘epidemic of violence’ against women as seriously as terrorism, UK watchdog says

Crimes from stalking to sexual assault should be as much of a priority as other police work that gets better funding, according to an investigation published Friday. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

A new path for immigration reform?

The legalization of millions of undocumented immigrants is finally within reach via the budget reconciliation process. Continue reading →

OPINION

When it comes to the census, Arab Americans are an invisible minority

Arab Americans have been targeted by government surveillance programs, racial profiling, and other forms of discrimination, but the Census Bureau still does not count them as a minority group. Continue reading →

LETTERS

COVID’s impact on the baby boomers (and the rest of us)

Readers online and otherwise weigh in with a range of reactions to a story about how the coronavirus pandemic has upended plans for baby boomers. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

At long last, a fallen soldier returns from Korea

The remains of Army First Lieutenant Thomas J. Redgate finally arrived home this week at Logan International Airport, where he was met with full military honors. Redgate was killed in North Korea in 1950 and had been reported as missing in action. Continue reading →

Metro

Still much to process from the outcome of Tuesday’s election

Here are some leftover thoughts from Tuesday’s preliminary election. Continue reading →

K-12

A few caveats to consider as we look at alarming coronavirus data from schools this year

While alarming for some, experts say the increase in the school population, rise in pooled testing, and spread of the Delta variant made the high case count relatively expected. Continue reading →

Sports

Revolution

Revolution positioned to stand on own merits

This season, the Revolution (55 points, 2.20 per game) have been in the driver’s seat, leading the overall standings since late May. Continue reading →

Red Sox 7, Orioles 1

Red Sox open eight-game homestand with rout of Orioles

The Sox have defeated the Orioles 10 times in their 14 meetings. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn

Take a look at quarterback play in the NFL, because the Patriots appear to be in good hands

Mac Jones only has played one game, but did you see the Giants-Redskins game Thursday night? Continue reading →

Business

Technology

Here’s who’s gone public in Boston’s innovation scene — and who’s next

It was a big week for local tech and life sciences companies, with more to come. Continue reading →

Business

Massachusetts job growth slowed in August due to Delta variant

Massachusetts employers added 2,600 jobs last month, state labor officials said Friday, the smallest gain since December, one of the deadliest months since the pandemic began 18 months ago. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Ex-Algerian president Bouteflika, ousted amid protests, dies

Former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika fought for independence from France, reconciled his conflict-ravaged nation, and was then ousted amid pro-democracy protests in 2019 after two decades in power. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Names

Middle Kids frontwoman Hannah Joy talks about bringing the band’s ethereal alt rock to the live stage

Middle Kids vocalist Hannah Joy caught up with the Globe to discuss their newest album ahead of their Sept. 19 show at the Sinclair. Continue reading →

Names

Physician, podcast host, and children’s author Rajani LaRocca discusses her six-book year

The practicing physician has published six new children’s books, including, this week, “The Secret Code Inside You,” a picture book introduction to DNA. Continue reading →

Food & Dining

The 11th annual Boston Local Food Festival returns to the Greenway Sunday

The free event brings together 57 New England restaurants, farmers, fishermen, and food trucks dedicated to sustainable fare. Continue reading →