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How a trooper’s alleged racist remark ignited the State Police overtime scandal
Forty-six troopers have been accused of collecting overtime pay for hours they didn’t work. One citizen complaint helped expose the massive, years-long scam.

A day at South Station: A gateway to Boston, an intersection of many different lives
Each morning, as the first traces of dawn kiss an inkblot sky, South Station, Boston’s busiest transit hub after Logan International Airport, opens to a crush of humanity.

Photos: The sights of South Station

A challenge by Joe Kennedy against Markey could upend Mass. politics

The four-term congressman is weighing a primary challenge against the senator, according to a person close to Kennedy and a Democratic source.

More shark sightings, more closed beaches on Cape and Nantucket

A handful of shark sightings resulted in temporary beach closures Sunday in Wellfleet, Truro, and on Nantucket. 10 minutes ago
on football

After reinstatement, Patriots’ Josh Gordon faces long odds

Yes, Gordon is back, but he’s one misstep from his football career crumbling again. 23 minutes ago
Preseason | Patriots 22, Titans 17

White House official says Trump wants to ‘look at’ buying Greenland

White House adviser Larry Kudlow is confirming that President Trump ‘‘wants to take a look at’’ buying Greenland, although the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark has said it’s not for sale.
Trump economic adviser dismisses fears of possible recessionAs Trump pursues aggressive economic sanctions, many wonder where this strategy will lead

opinion

RENÉE GRAHAM

Don't be fooled: Steve King is the GOP

ADAM MEDROS

How Boston’s C-suites can prepare their employees for the future of work

editorial

An investment in future pays off with new Orange Line cars

IDEAS | SAGE STOSSEL

Fixing Boston’s traffic

Chris Sale to have elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews on Monday

The Red Sox lefthander was placed on the IL Saturday with elbow inflammation. 12:22 p.m.
Questions, worry abound as elbow problem sends Chris Sale to IL
Critic’s Notebook

Boston lost a powerful, poetic work when artist pulled his ‘Auction Block’ slave memorial

Last month’s controversy over Steve Locke’s memorial to enslaved people denied us a crucial piece of art.
tara sullivan

Franklin’s Kristi Kirshe vying for US Olympic women’s rugby team

She recently helped the US win a silver medal at the Pan American Games in Lima. an hour ago

Marathon bombings memorial to be completed Monday morning

Three stones, each commemorating one of the victims of the 2013 blasts, will be placed on at the site of the memorial, thus finishing the project. 58 minutes ago

Scorecard: How do Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren measure up in N.H.?

Six months out, here are how the top three candidates stack up against each other in each of the key metrics in the New Hampshire primary.
christopher muther

Micro hotels are the next big thing in Boston

For those who aren’t familiar with the term, a micro hotel has tiny rooms — in some cases as small as 50 square feet — with large social spaces for mingling, working, eating, and drinking.

Editors' picks

music review

At TD Garden, Jonas Brothers play to their strengths

Beverly Beckham

I was the sun, and they were the planets

music review

George Strait returns to the stage — and to his evergreen country

Latest Local News

Heat and humidity return for the start of the workweek

Head of local Urban League to step down

Captain taken out of service after ferry grounding

2 men arrested in brazen daytime shooting in Roxbury


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Tell us your stories of currently caring for those in hospice or near the end of life

The Boston Globe is looking into end-of-life medical care in Massachusetts. We want to examine how the healthcare system can improve care for dying patients.

Globe Local

FIELD GUIDE

Besides great whites, there’s little to fear among local sharks

This little piggy went all over Patriot Place

Where to eat in Hull

Sports

Chris Sale to have elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews on Monday

Politics / Business

Nation / World

White House official says Trump wants to ‘look at’ buying Greenland

Islamic State claims bombing at Afghan wedding that killed 63

Hundreds of thousands march in Hong Kong in latest rally

Lifestyle

A day at South Station: A gateway to Boston, an intersection of many different lives

Cape Cod cinematographer Robert Richardson biting into ‘Venom 2’

Woodstock 50 Years later

Off to Woodstock at 15, with friends, food, a tent, and no idea what was to come

We took off from Boston one pleasant August afternoon eager to spend the weekend listening to music. Little did we know.

Looking back at Woodstock on its 50th anniversary

The Woodstock artists you can’t forget, and the others you didn’t know about

There could only be one Woodstock

50 years after the famed concert, take a road trip to Woodstock, N.Y.

Rhode island

We fact-checked the worst rumors about the Providence schools

The Globe vetted eight of the most widely cited accusations that have been made about Providence school to determine what’s true and what’s false.

R.I. prison captain resigns after allegedly driving truck into protesters

Captain Thomas Woodworth’s resignation from the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility comes as the Rhode Island State Police and office of Attorney General Peter Neronha investigate the incident.
RHODE MAP

R.I.’s best Little League World Series teams, ranked

It’s the middle of August, so you know one thing is guaranteed: Another team from Rhode Island has qualified for the Little League World Series.

Bold Types

Pine Street Inn

Lyndia Downie

As Pine Street Inn celebrates its 50th anniversary, Downie discusses its future and its focus on finding permanent housing for its guests.

About Bold Types

Globe reporter Janelle Nanos sits down with leaders in the city’s business community to talk about their career paths, work and accomplishments, as well as their vision for Boston’s future.

Next Bold Types

David Howse is the executive director of ArtsEmerson.

Opinion, Ideas & Commentary

TONY REHAGEN

A Holocaust survivor built a remarkable monument to hope and memory. Now that she’s gone, who will remind us?

RENÉE LOTH

Summer sensations

Editorial

Judicial independence comes with a cost

SCOT LEHIGH

Elizabeth Warren is a hit in N.H.

Snapshot

Tweets of the Week: Curt Schilling’s Congressional musings, Trader Joe’s anxiety, and ‘circle back’

Letters

Navigating a way out of Boston area’s traffic jam

VISUAL STORIES

Photos: Looking back at Woodstock on its 50th anniversary

Photos of New England’s favorite country fairs

‘I’ve never seen anybody like me’: Childhood burn survivors embrace their scars at summer camp

Beer, boots, and now a movie. Tiny Allagash sees its name become a brand

Metro

A big change at Falmouth Road Race starting line

For the first time since the race’s inception in 1973 a member of the Falmouth Five will not be running.

Marathon bombings memorial to be completed Monday morning

Three stones, each commemorating one of the victims of the 2013 blasts, will be placed on at the site of the memorial, thus finishing the project.

Heat and humidity return for the start of the workweek

Monday will see temperatures in the upper 80s with high humidity and the chance of rain.

Head of local Urban League to step down

After nearly two decades at the helm, Darnell Williams, executive director of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, is stepping down at the end of September, officials at the organization said.

Bird sightings across the region
Bird sightings from the Mass. Audubon Society

Increasing humidity and rising temperatures are expected for the next few days
Temperatures are expected to get back into the upper 80s on Monday, along with increasing humidity and the chance for rain.

STAT

This venture capitalist wants to harness the investing power of women

Big questions hang over Sarepta Duchenne therapy already on market

Could AI guide treatment of brain-injured patients in the ER?

Modern science has delivered the world powerful tools to defeat Ebola. It is not enough

sports

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Alex Cora plans to keep Nathan Eovaldi in the rotation beyond Sunday

The Red Sox manager says it shouldn’t take many starts for Eovaldi to increase his pitch counts.

Franklin’s Kristi Kirshe vying for US Olympic women’s rugby team

She recently helped the US win a silver medal at the Pan American Games in Lima.

Chris Sale to have elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews on Monday

The Red Sox lefthander was placed on the IL Saturday with elbow inflammation.

Game 127: Orioles at Red Sox lineups and notes

Nathan Eovaldi makes his first start since April 17 in the series finale with Baltimore.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK
Alex Cora plans to keep Nathan Eovaldi in the rotation beyond Sunday
The Red Sox manager says it shouldn’t take many starts for Eovaldi to increase his pitch counts.

BMW CHAMPIONSHIP
Justin Thomas shoots 61 for six-shot lead at BMW Championship
He opened with five straight birdies and added a pair of eagles to shatter the course record at Medinah.

Politics

Trump economic adviser dismisses fears of possible recession
Lawrence Kudlow said consumers are seeing higher wages and that low interest rates will help housing, construction and auto sales.

Business

The Color of Money | Michelle Singletary
Young people: Don’t let the markets scare you away from investing now
Young adults have available to them an important investing strategy that older investors don’t. They have time on their side. Consistently investing over a 30- or 40-year career can result in a seven-figure retirement account.

Marijuana

Maryland court rules pot smell not enough to search person
Maryland’s highest court says the smell of marijuana isn’t enough for police to search a person.

magazine
Cover story

Immigrant students learn hard lessons at a Maine high school

Dinner With Cupid

Blind date: ‘I honestly thought to myself, “Wow, this girl is way out of my league”’

Connections

Dealing with a suddenly empty nest

Cooking

Recipes: Banh Mi and pork skewers on your backyard grill

sports

Red Sox blank Orioles for fourth straight win

Gustavo Bou, Revolution tie up Red Bulls

Jerod Mayo proving a perfect fit on Patriots’ staff

metro

Marathon bombings memorial to be completed Monday morning

Heat and humidity return for the start of the workweek

Head of local Urban League to step down

Nation

Israel’s strong embrace of Trump is hammering wedge among US Jews

El Paso turns out for widower of Walmart massacre victim

Man sought in New York rice cooker scare is in custody

World

Making India more Hindu, one test at a time

Hong Kong protests lead to police standoffs, but no clashes

Portugal turns to goats as its wildfires get baaaad

politics

As Trump pursues aggressive economic sanctions, many wonder where this strategy will lead

Joseph P. Kennedy III to decide soon on challenge to Senator Edward Markey

Israel’s strong embrace of Trump is hammering wedge among US Jews

business

Young people: Don’t let the markets scare you away from investing now

Boston textbook publisher’s merger faces antitrust criticism

GE rebounds as Wall Street pushes back against allegations

arts

At TD Garden, Jonas Brothers play to their strengths

George Strait returns to the stage — and to his evergreen country

Boston lost a powerful, poetic work when artist pulled his ‘Auction Block’ slave memorial

lifestyle

Julian Edelman plots Hollywood takeover

A day at South Station: A gateway to Boston, an intersection of many different lives

Cape Cod cinematographer Robert Richardson biting into ‘Venom 2’

marijuana

Maryland court rules pot smell not enough to search person

Hidden in plain sight: California illegal pot market booming

California man convicted of torture of pot dispensary owner

opinion

The doctor will hear you now

Navigating a way out of Boston area’s traffic jam

Girls today are seemingly the fiercest America has ever produced. Why can’t we protect them?

food & dining

Grab-and-go at Dolce in the North End, and Burger Dive goes under

3 recipes to help you make the most of tomato season

At Craigie Burger in Time Out Market, the famous stack is astonishingly good

travel

Micro hotels are the next big thing in Boston

Many visitors to destination cities miss the wilds right nearby

Simpler, gentler: A journey through the eastern N.H. hinterlands

Books

Nell Zink on German authors, selective shelving, and sailing through ‘Byzantium’

A big boost for Ciera Burch, and a new leaf for Copper Dog Books

Jason DeParle offers an immersively reported reflection on contemporary migration

Movies

Up to Middlebury, back to World War I

Should you read the book before you watch the movie?

When the state mandates family planning

Television

The 10 best TV shows that were set in Boston

A compelling season finale of ‘Handmaid’s Tale’

Will third Democratic debate be a two-parter?

music

At TD Garden, a more mature Shawn Mendes defies expectations

There could only be one Woodstock

The Woodstock artists you can’t forget, and the others you didn’t know about

globe local

Obituaries

Jean-Pierre Mocky, iconoclastic French film director, dies at 90

Ernie Colón, comic book artist who drew 9/11, dies at 88

Peter Fonda, star of counterculture classic ‘Easy Rider,’ dies at 79