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Warren tackles race issues on road to any 2020 run

The Rev. Al Sharpton listened to Senator Elizabeth Warren last month. Sharpton says he was surprised by her ability to connect with black voters with her words and actions. — Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

She’s highlighting ties to black leaders and emphasizing her work on legislation that would probably appeal to black Democrats.

The funeral procession for Christopher J. Roy moved through Washington Square in Worcester. — John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

‘Worcester martyr’ is laid to rest, and a city mourns

A funeral Mass was said Saturday for Christopher Roy, 36, who died Dec. 9 while battling a five-alarm blaze in Worcester.

With marijuana shops open, pot convention gets serious

Less than a month after the debut of legal marijuana sales in the commonwealth, thousands descended on Worcester for the second annual Harvest Cup.

Yvonne Abraham

At Revere road side, solace laced with fears

An accident killed two children. For many, the tragedy is too close to home.

News Analysis

As Trump prepares for his holiday respite, he’s more isolated than ever

At a time when he will need all the strength, wisdom, firepower, and support around him, Donald Trump presides over a White House that is thinning out, not beefing up.

Roxbury man arrested in Georgia for June double-homicide

Nicholas Antoine, 20, was arrested in suburban Atlanta and charged in the deaths of Wilfred Peters and Jeffrey Montaque.

Police investigate stabbing near Berklee Performance Center

The victim’s injuries were not expected to be life threatening, police said.

Tax hikes spur worries for older homeowners

Costly new projects in Belmont, Needham, and other towns could price some elderly out of their homes. Are there ways to ease the burden?

Girl who died in Border Patrol custody was healthy before she arrived, dad says

Jakelin Caal’s family is now calling for an ‘‘objective and thorough’’ investigation into her death, a representative for the family said Saturday.

Did a man leave his date on a highway to die?

A Florida woman fell off a Harley-Davidson in the middle of the interstate during a first date, her family says, and the other bikers went on.

spotlight fellow report

TSA says it no longer tracks regular travelers as if they may be terrorists

TSA officials said that the Quiet Skies surveillance program, which documented minor movements of some passengers, was scaled back after a Globe investigation.

PISTONS 113, CELTICS 104

Pistons stop Celtics cold, end win streak at 8

Boston hit only 41.8 percent of their shots from the floor and Blake Griffin scored 27 points to help Detroit pull away.

Dan Shaughnessy

Simply put, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have had the Steelers’ number

Despite its pedigree, Pittsburgh is just another team that loses it at the sight of Brady and Belichick.

Willie Naulls, NBA All-Star who made history with Celtics, dies at 84

Naulls, who won three titles with Red Auerbach’s team, was part of the first NBA starting lineup made up entirely of African-American players.

OPINION | JONATHAN GRUBER

Affordable Care Act ruling puts health of Americans — and our democracy — at risk

The ruling is ridiculous, but the case will likely head to the US Supreme Court, which does not represent anything close to the mainstream legal view on matters such as this.

MICHELLE SINGLETARY | THE COLOR OF MONEY

Trump is bad at regifting. You don’t have to be.

“Well, I’m the namesake, so I got regifted all the things that were monogrammed for him at times,” Donald Trump Jr. said.

Jeff Feccia was a welcome sight delivering trees in South Boston. — Michael Swensen for The Boston Globe

That perfect tree is just a few clicks away

Online ordering and Internet-enabled sales strategies are transforming the Christmas tree trade for both tree sellers and their customers.

Children gather at Roxbury community center for annual holiday party

For the past 19 years, peace advocate Isaura Mendes has transformed a community space into a sea of purple and green and filled it with holiday spirit.

Miners in Canada unearth North America’s largest diamond

The 552-carat gem is almost three times the size of the next largest stone ever found in Canada.

Pete Davidson of ‘Saturday Night Live’ is OK after concerning Instagram post

Davidson appeared to have deleted his Instagram account shortly after posting a troubling message that began: “I really don’t want to be on this earth anymore.”

EDITORIAL

First Amendment scores a win in federal court

Massachusetts’ attorney general should let stand this ruling that allows the recording of police and other government officials.

Ideas | Beth Wolfensberger Singer

Three more trees for the White House this holiday season

The First Family’s home now features 57 Christmas trees celebrating “America’s Treasure.” Why not a few extra with an environmental theme?

Podcasts

Help was a few feet away. Why didn’t they save her?

My wife, Laura Levis, did everything she could to save herself when the asthma attack began. She went to Somerville Hospital and called 911, too. How could she have been left to die just outside the emergency room?

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Globe staff photos of the month: November 2018

Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: a colorful sunrise, Christmas tree lightings, and high school sports.