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Testimony begins hours after Republicans disrupt closed-door impeachment hearing

Republicans brought House Democrats’ impeachment investigation to a halt on Wednesday as around two dozen GOP House members stormed into a closed-door deposition. The scene was chaotic, although the hearing began hours later.
What’s next in the impeachment inquiry?Contradicting Trump, Ukraine knew of aid freeze before it became publicUkrainian leader felt Trump pressure before taking office

Trump says US will lift sanctions on Turkey, calls Syrian cease-fire ‘permanent’

President Trump is claiming ‘‘big success’’ along the Turkey-Syria border as the United States winds down its military commitment in Syria. 2:18 p.m.
Opinion | If Trump won’t sanction Turkey, Congress must

Trump called the emoluments clause ‘phony.’ Here’s why it could be a problem for him in the future

There’s evidence that the Founders felt that violating the emoluments clause was an impeachable offense, constitutional law experts said. Could it become an article of impeachment against Trump?

2 children in Boston infected with meningococcal disease

Two young children in Boston were diagnosed with meningococcal disease, which is infectious and can lead to meningitis, a bacterial infection of the brain and spinal cord, officials announced Wednesday. 2 hours ago

Emerson mourns journalism professor struck by commuter rail train; second tragedy to hit campus

Moses Shumow was remembered by colleagues and students as a dedicated and award-winning documentary filmmaker who was passionate about giving marginalized people a platform to tell their stories.

39 people found dead in truck container in southeast England

For Tom Brady, 2020 could bring retirement, but not a new team

Patriots fans don’t have to worry about him playing for another team — but will he play for their team?

Patriots place wide receiver Josh Gordon on injured reserve, report says

tara sullivan

Why does Bill Belichick keep dipping into the Rutgers talent pool?

Globe Magazine
12 signs you’re losing it over the college admissions process
When the death of the family cat is seen as golden material for an essay, you know you’re in trouble.

Why kids today are so rude — and why a little bad behavior might be a good thingThis etiquette club for kindergartners is a big hit

Grand jury declines to indict Wyatt correctional officer who drove pickup into R.I. protesters
“It’s outrageous,” one protester said. “It sets a horrible precedent for what should happen to correctional officers when they abuse their powers.”

opinion

joan vennochi

Some Bostonians want to ban masks, youth football, vaping, and the ‘B’ word. That’s who we are

KATHERINE CLARK

Be Heard bill protects civil rights in the workplace

LAURENCE H. TRIBE AND RON FEIN

‘Sheriff Joe’ is back in court. The impeachment inquiry should pay attention

scot lehigh

Senator Warren needs some serious policy repairs

CELTICS AT SIXERS, TONIGHT AT 7:30 P.M., NBCSB
Tacko Fall won’t play for the Celtics this year (and other bold predictions)
The Celtics' new season begins tonight when Boston takes on the Sixers in Philadelphia so let's get this year started right with these 12 bold predictions.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
Under the radar: Behind the scenes on the world’s largest passenger jet
A look at Emirates training, safety, and catering facilities in Dubai. From fake airplane fires to a kitchen that makes more than 100 million meals a year.


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  1. For Tom Brady, 2020 could bring retirement, but not relocation
  2. Testimony begins hours after Republicans disrupt closed-door impeachment hearing
  3. Patriots place wide receiver Josh Gordon on injured reserve, report says
  4. 12 signs you’re losing it over the college admissions process
  5. Why does Bill Belichick keep dipping into the Rutgers talent pool?
  6. Tone-deaf Astros don’t deserve our support
  7. Tacko Fall won’t play for the Celtics this year (and other bold predictions)
  8. Grand jury declines to indict Wyatt correctional officer who drove pickup into R.I. protesters
  9. Trump called the emoluments clause ‘phony.’ Here’s why it could be a problem for him in the future
  10. Some Bostonians want to ban masks, youth football, vaping, and the ‘B’ word. That’s who we are

Baker says vaping ban lawsuit poses ‘bigger question’ about his authority to issue public health emergencies

Governor Charlie Baker faced questions Wednesday on Boston Public Radio about the merits of his four-month ban on all vaping products that has come under fire by many consumers and industry experts. 2:17 p.m.
Plaintiffs also appeal vape sales ban rulingAs Russian money poured into cannabis, Giuliani allies scrambled to partake

A pre-Labor Day primary next year? Joe Kennedy balks
Massachusetts lawmakers and the state’s top elections official are pressing to move next year’s state primary before Labor Day, stirring consternation within the political ranks, most notably from Representative Joseph Kennedy III.

Mike Lynch, Bob Lobel, and Hank Morse launch new podcast on Boston sports
In the first episode of the “Lobey, Lynchie and Friends with Hank Morse” podcast, they reminisce about some of the players they had to cover and the difficulties they encountered on the job. 3 hours ago

Admissions scam mastermind allegedly asked Lori Loughlin and husband to make daughter look ‘like a real athlete’ in faked picture
William Singer allegedly told Lori Loughlin and her husband that their daughter should look “like a real athlete” when she posed for a photo as a phony crew recruit.

Why these charges? Why now? Prosecutors are raising the pressure on ‘Varsity Blues’ defendantsLori Loughlin, other defendants face additional charges in college scandal

Regulators reinstate licenses for marijuana company after drug charge against owner is dismissed
After a drug charge against the owner of a local marijuana company was dismissed, Massachusetts cannabis regulators announced they have restored all six of the company’s licenses that had been suspended. 2 hours ago

Harvard student journalists respond to criticism for seeking comment from ICE

The leaders of Harvard University’s student newspaper defended a basic tenet of journalism Tuesday amid a swirl of controversy on campus.
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Man dead, woman wounded in Lowell stabbing incident

Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins expands Victim Witness Assistance program

Newtonville Commuter Rail Station temporarily closed, MBTA says

FBI, IRS and State Police raid Mardi Gras strip club in Springfield

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Why kids today are so rude — and why a little bad behavior might sometimes be a good thing
We’ve been complaining about the decline of manners since Socrates, but it’s time for a reassessment.

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Rhode Island

Grand jury declines to indict Wyatt correctional officer who drove pickup into R.I. protesters

“It’s outrageous,” one protester said. “It sets a horrible precedent for what should happen to correctional officers when they abuse their powers.”

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Competitor enters R.I. lottery battle but governor says no dice

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Facing Clemson something to write home about for Richard Yeargin

Brighton-based New Balance has taken a careful approach to choosing athlete endorsers, and it’s paying off

Patriots place wide receiver Josh Gordon on injured reserve, report says

Politics / Business

Ukrainian leader felt Trump pressure before taking office

Contradicting Trump, Ukraine knew of aid freeze before it became public

Trump says US will lift sanctions on Turkey, calls Syrian cease-fire ‘permanent’

Nation / World

Ukrainian leader felt Trump pressure before taking office

Justice Dept. sues California to stop climate initiative from extending to Canada

Federal judges seem skeptical of Trump arguments in tax case

Lifestyle

Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Pink to perform at CMA Awards

Horizons for Homeless Children breakfast welcomes author Tara Westover

Here’s what’s really in the Impossible Burger

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At the edge of a warming world

On Cape Cod, climate change is already terrifyingly real

To the millions of us who visit Cape Cod once or twice a summer, the effects of climate change can seem subtle, if we see them at all: A breach in the dunes. A crack in the pavement. But once you know how to see what is shifting, changing and washing away, it is impossible to ignore. Come with us as we explore the Cape to better understand what climate change is doing here, what it means for the future of this beloved place, and what the cost of inaction might be.

Back to the Battleground

Here, the opioid crisis is bigger than politics. As rehab centers replace pill mills, an Ohio River city fights back
The scars from Portsmouth’s illegal pill mills run deep. When it seemed help wasn’t coming, an Army veteran and a group of fitness instructors, rehab counselors, and businesspeople decided to try a new strategy.

Back to the Battleground
A Boston Globe series of stories examining the lives of people in four crucial 2020 battleground states, and what has changed for them since 2016.

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MUSEUMS SPECIAL
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(UNSENT) LOVE LETTERS
In (unsent) Love Letters, columnist and podcast host Meredith Goldstein and psychotherapist and “Where Should We Begin?” podcast host Esther Perel explore the messages we keep to ourselves.
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Spotlight Follow-up | Secret Courts
Massachusetts clerks continue to differ widely in how they handle requests for criminal charges reviewed during confidential hearings, according to new court data provided to the Globe.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

joan vennochi

For a Republican, even a city council race is all about Trump

Shola Lawal

Trump’s asylum policy is a death sentence for Africans fleeing violence

mark bowden

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John F. Kerry

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Dan Wasserman

Mulvaney tries to make amends

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Mark Zuckerberg is right about free speech and the Web

VISUAL STORIES

Scenes from the battleground: Ohio

Scenes of the damage from Wednesday night’s storm

Scenes from the battleground: Michigan

‘I had a way out of this.’ Battling addiction in a county jail

Metro

In Boston, protesters and police face-off over proposed ban on masks

Boston City Council is considering a law against “wearing a mask to conceal one’s identity on public property,” resulting in protesters — and their masks — turning out for today’s meeting.

2 children in Boston infected with meningococcal disease

Two young children in Boston were diagnosed with meningococcal disease, which is infectious and can lead to meningitis, a bacterial infection of the brain and spinal cord, officials announced Wednesday.

House debates landmark education funding bill

The measure would pump an additional $1.4 billion in direct aid to local districts, trying to bridge the divide in educational opportunities between poor and affluent systems.

Quincy woman among three people stabbed on bus in Pa.; suspect arrested

A 36-year-old Quincy, Mass., woman and two others were allegedly stabbed by a 31-year-old homeless man on a bus in Pennsylvania on Monday night in what State Police said was an unprovoked attack.

Man dead, woman wounded in Lowell stabbing incident
A man and a woman were stabbed Tuesday night in Lowell, and the man died at the scene, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s office.

Mike Lynch, Bob Lobel, and Hank Morse launch new podcast on Boston sports
In the first episode of the “Lobey, Lynchie and Friends with Hank Morse” podcast, they reminisce about some of the players they had to cover and the difficulties they encountered on the job.

STAT

What a koala virus tells us about the human genome

Opinion: Time in range is a new blood sugar metric for people with diabetes

‘Sesame Street’ launches initiative to help explain parental addiction to kids

The return of Vioxx: Can a drug once deemed deadly be relaunched?

sports

Jaylen Brown agrees to four-year contract extension with Celtics

The deal, worth $115 million, makes him the first Celtics player to agree to a rookie-scale extension since Rajon Rondo in 2009.

Brighton-based New Balance has taken a careful approach to choosing athlete endorsers, and it’s paying off

Just this year, the company has connected with Kawhi Leonard, Coco Gauff, Rose Lavelle, and Jose Altuve -- all athletes who have been huge for business.

Patriots place wide receiver Josh Gordon on injured reserve, report says

The veteran receiver had been struggling with knee and ankle issues.

Bruins’ rematch with Blues will be ‘just like any other game’

Saturday’s game at TD Garden doesn’t have them especially pumped up, according to Charlie Coyle.

Why does Bill Belichick keep dipping into the Rutgers talent pool?
Mohamed Sanu is another product of the Greg Schiano era, and there’s good reason why the Patriots keep going there.

Bruins aren’t ruling out David Krejci for Saturday’s game
The injured center skated before practice Wednesday and is expected to join the full group Friday.

Politics

Ukrainian leader felt Trump pressure before taking office
More than two months before the phone call that launched the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s newly elected leader was already worried about pressure from the U.S. president to investigate his Democratic rival Joe Biden.

Business

Stocks eke out gains after a mixed batch of earnings reports
US stock indexes eked out tiny gains Wednesday after a wobbly day of trading as investors reviewed another set of mixed quarterly report cards from big companies.

Marijuana

Regulators reinstate licenses for marijuana company after drug charge against owner is dismissed
After a drug charge against the owner of a local marijuana company was dismissed, Massachusetts cannabis regulators announced they have restored all six of the company’s licenses that had been suspended.

magazine
Your Home | Kitchens & Baths

Would you let a designer hang funny fish wallpaper in your home?

Miss Conduct

Advice: How do I give presents without creating a sense of obligation?

Cutting Edge

Here’s a new way to keep tabs on power usage in your home

Cooking

Recipes: How to make a great risotto, faster

sports

Patriots release Eric Tomlinson, Jordan Richards to make room for Mohamed Sanu, Justin Bethel

Red Sox sign Taiwanese prospect Chih-Jung Liu

For Tom Brady, 2020 could bring retirement, but not relocation

metro

Astronomers discover ‘monster galaxy’ hiding behind cloud of stardust 12.5 billion light-years away

House debates landmark education funding bill

Mike Lynch, Bob Lobel, and Hank Morse launch new podcast on Boston sports

Nation

2 Giuliani associates plead not guilty

College holds public viewing for Elijah Cummings; visitors pay respects

Testimony begins hours after Republicans disrupt closed-door impeachment hearing

World

Hong Kong government withdraws unpopular extradition bill

Boris Johnson loses a critical Brexit vote, throwing the process into disarray

Russia, Turkey agree to plan for Northeast Syria

politics

Contradicting Trump, Ukraine knew of aid freeze before it became public

Trump says US will lift sanctions on Turkey, calls Syrian cease-fire ‘permanent’

Testimony begins hours after Republicans disrupt closed-door impeachment hearing

business

Google claims a breakthrough in quantum computing at speeds inconceivable to date

Stability seen weaving its way back into housing market

In the span of 16 hours, two giant biotech developments

lifestyle

Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Pink to perform at CMA Awards

Horizons for Homeless Children breakfast welcomes author Tara Westover

Here’s what’s really in the Impossible Burger

marijuana

Regulators reinstate licenses for marijuana company after drug charge against owner is dismissed

Baker says vaping ban lawsuit poses ‘bigger question’ about his authority to issue public health emergencies

Plaintiffs also appeal vape sales ban ruling

opinion

By its own admission, FDA has a lot to learn about safety of e-cigarettes

Some Bostonians want to ban masks, youth football, vaping, and the ‘B’ word. That’s who we are

If Trump won’t sanction Turkey, Congress must

food & dining

Eating well above the Arctic Circle in Lapland

Every season is soup season

Forbes just named this Boston hotel bar as one of the best in the world

travel

Under the radar: Behind the scenes on the world’s largest passenger jet

You can tour Jennifer Lawrence’s Newport mansion wedding venue

How to get better sleep in a hotel

Books

Elizabeth Ames makes a novel return to campus in ‘The Other’s Gold’

Small wonders, Concord authors, and ‘Polaroid’ poems

An intimate, open-ended biography of Broadway star Elaine Stritch

Movies

In ‘By the Grace of God,’ tossing the first pebble in the avalanche

Eddie Murphy makes a big comeback, with ‘Dolemite’

The ‘Star Wars’ original saga’s last chapter has its final trailer

Television

‘Mrs. Fletcher’ has sex — and gender politics — on the brain

The week in watching: HBO hearts Mondays, Tom Perrotta adapts, and Eddie Murphy returns

Biggest late-night guests now bring a news angle, not a movie clip

music

Tegan and Sara revisit their teens, and like what they hear

How I reached an understanding with Steely Dan

With Boston Symphony Chamber Players, the harpsichord definitely isn’t Baroque

Theater/Dance

Taking faith and friendship to the streets in New Rep’s ‘Trayf’

Backstage at the Opera House, the hallways are memory lanes

‘The SpongeBob Musical’ is a sea of joy

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Son vows to beautify Mansfield cemetery where his father is buried

Brockton museum portrays the agony of opioid addiction

A ‘Deaf Car Guy’ with a driving passion

Obituaries

Thomas D’Alesandro III, Maryland political prince who gave up the throne, dies at 90

Ed Clark, pioneering abstract expressionist painter, dies

Dr. N. Thorne Griscom, radiologist and singer with perfect pitch on stage and in the lab, dies at 88