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Newly released notes show Tsarnaev’s state of mind in hospital

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev had been shot in the head, face, throat and jaw so when agents questioned him, he answered by writing in black ink onto a three-hole notebook.

In twist, Nathan Carman’s lawyers point at ‘Mistress Y’ in grandfather’s murder

Lawyers for Nathan Carman said that the grandfather’s young mistress and her drug-addled boyfriend may be the culprits in his 2013 slaying.

If passed, when would the nurse staffing law take effect?

Question 1, which would sent strict limits on the number of patients assigned to nurses working in hospitals, says it will take effect on Jan. 1. But hospitals and state officials say that would be essentially impossible.

10/20/2018 MARBLEHEAD, MA Rich Cyr (cq), lead technician from B & B Pest Control, enters a crawl space to place rat traps at a home in Marblehead. ***Note: owner refused to be photographed and doesn't want address shared published. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe) — Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

Oh, rats: Rodents are flocking to the ’burbs

Residents are startled. Officials are flummoxed. Aren’t rats a city problem?

Editorial

US must act like leader of the free world it once called itself

Writing the truth about Saudi Arabia killed Jamal Khashoggi. Now the US must hold the murderous Saudi regime accountable.

MIT taking a look at its Saudi Arabia ties in wake of Jamal Khashoggi death

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is taking a second look at its ties to Saudi Arabia, in the wake of the death of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Family of slain Danvers teacher asks public to ‘do something kind today,’ 5 years after death

Colleen Ritzer was 24 when she was murdered by one of her students at Danvers High School five years ago.

Fury over reported federal plan targeting transgender people

LGBT leaders were angered by a report that the Trump administration is considering a new definition of gender that would deny civil rights protections to transgender Americans.

President Trump says he’ll roll back aid to Central American nations over migration

Trump said on Monday that he’ll begin “cutting off, or substantially reducing” aid to three Central American nations over migration to the United States.

Houston TX 10/18/18: J.D. Martinez hits a solo home run in the third inning. Houston Astros hosted Boston Red Sox in Game Five of ALCS at Minute Maid Park Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) — Jim davis/globe staff

TARA SULLIVAN

Red Sox’ relentlessness wears opponents down

They don’t give away at-bats or ease up on defense or the basepaths — they just keep coming at you.

How the Red Sox and Dodgers match up, position by position

There are some tough calls in this World Series. Here’s who we think has the edges at each spot.

NICK CAFARDO | ON BASEBALL

One concern about Mookie Betts playing second base: Manny Machado

The Dodgers shortstop has a history of questionable conduct on the basepaths — which the Red Sox know well.

Chad Finn

What to make of the defense, and other thoughts on the Patriots’ win

The Patriots didn’t allow Chicago quarterback Mitch Trubisky to look good, but they allowed him to look competent.

How does a winless team make the state high school football playoffs?

Triton, which lost all seven of its regular-season games, is the No. 8 seed in Division 5 North.

For The Watch Hospital on Bromfield Street, time will soon stand still

After nearly 70 years in business, the family-owned company is closing its doors this week.

Mega Millions jackpot reaches world-record $1.6 billion and counting

The Mega Millions jackpot could get even higher before Tuesday’s drawing, but any changes in the grand prize will not be announced until Tuesday.

Opinion | Richard North Patterson

Seth Moulton is filling a hole for the Democrats

Whatever you think of Congressman Seth Moulton’s quick rise, he provides something the Democrats desperately need.

HELP DESK

Yes, you can argue online without going crazy. Here’s how.

Step 1: Take a deep breath. Step 2: Remember there’s a human on the other end. *Unless it’s a bot.

New Ted Kennedy papers released by JFK library unveil letters to MLK, others

Newly released material from Edward M. Kennedy’s Senate files reveal communications with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Cesar Chavez, and James Cagney.

Come see Globe Live

After two sold-out seasons, Globe Live — a live storytelling show featuring the Globe’s top journalists — returns to the Emerson Paramount Center Nov. 3 & 4.

Opinion & Ideas

Opinion | Karyn Polito, Joseph P. Kennedy III, and Jeffrey Leiden

We need to train more women and minority students for careers in STEM

There’s a shortage of female and minority students studying for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Globe must-reads

Addison Weening harvested napa cabbage at the University of Vermont’s farm program.

Forget interning. This job program gets you out on the farm

Itching to vote? Early voting has begun

A woman cheered at a rally in Copley Square last week to support the lawsuit against Harvard University.

Harvard lawsuit seeks measure of bias

Amanda Peet and John Slattery in the upcoming episode of

YOUR TV GPS

Here’s your road map for the week in TV

State Police identify suspect accused of stabbing trooper in New Salem

Navy veteran Norman Franks spent four months in a cramped tent in a campsite on the grounds of Hanscom Air Force Base.

Left in cold by VA medical center, homeless veteran finds kindness in strangers

Boston, Ma- October 21, 2018-Stan Grossfeld/ Globe Staff—Practice before Game 1 of World Series-Alex Cora maps out his World Series plans in front of his wall of wins in his office.

Alex Cora, Dave Roberts share rich history with opponents

A ‘nice Autumn day’ ahead for Boston

Jason Kander said he hopes his decision helps others know “you don’t have to try to solve it on your own.”

He stepped aside, now more may step forward

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2013 file photo, Julia Louis-Dreyfus poses for a portrait at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto. One of the best-known comedic actresses of her generation, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, is receiving the Mark Twain Award for lifetime achievement in comedy. Louis-Dreyfus will receive the 21st Twain prize Sunday night at Washington’s Kennedy Center, with testimonials from Jerry Seinfeld, Stephen Colbert and 2010 Mark Twain recipient Tina Fey. (Photo by )

Julia Louis-Dreyfus feted for career achievements

Interactive

Map of foreign trips taken by state lawmakers

FILE--This is an undated family handout photo of Holly Piirainen, a 10-year-old Grafton, Mass., girl who had been missing and then was found dead over two years ago. No arrests have been made.(AP Photo/Family Photo)

Piirainen’s family hosts ‘Hope for Holly’ tip session

Sports

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Ben Volin | On Football

Special teams bailed out the Patriots this time

The unit has been downright uninspiring all season, but it came through with a pair of key touchdowns Sunday.

Metro

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“How is the death of 6 million of my people a joke?”student Tali Shorr asked the crowd at Sunday’s rally.

Reading residents rally against anti-Semitism

Swastikas have been placed in a number of spots around the town over the past year and a half.

Politics

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Republican Rick Green campaigned last week at the Littleton Cafe. Green has made the opioid crisis an intense focus of his campaign.

Meet Rick Green, Republican who disavows ‘D.C. circus’

Green, running for the Third District US House seat, has sought to insulate his campaign from Washington’s chaos.

Nation & World

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Police tape surrounded the building where the floor collapse took place.

Dozens hurt in floor collapse at South Carolina condo party

About 30 people were taken to hospitals, officials said.

Columnists

The astronaut crew of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission included (from left) Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.

Alex Beam

Michael Collins: The lucky, grumpy astronaut

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.

JEFF JACOBY

Enlightened despots are never enlightened

J.D. Martinez (left) has powered the offense, but Alex Cora is the single biggest influence on the Sox postseason performance.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

New Red Sox slogan: In Alex We Trust

Bella Rutko, 9, with her mother, Holly Rutko. The Rutko family is trying to raise money for a therapy dog to help Bella cope with Rett syndrome.

Beverly Beckham

Hoping for a therapy dog to stay by Bella’s side

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON SECOND THOUGHT

Hunter shoots himself in foot

New York, NY- 10/9/18 - Yankee Stadium - Red Sox celebrate after defeating Yankees. Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees in game 4 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium. (Jim Davis/Globe staff)

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Blowout in N.Y. is where Sox changed their tune

President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves a campaign rally at Minuteman Aviation Hangar, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Missoula, Mont. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Michael A. Cohen

For Trump, Democrats are threats to America

The Mystic Power Plant is owned by Exelon Corporation.

chesto means business

Plant shutdown could send a chill through N.E.

Boston, MA., 10/16/2018, Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks to the Boston Globe's editorial board. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff

SCOT LEHIGH

The long and the short of Elizabeth Warren

Houston TX 10/18/18: Red Sox pitcher Davis Price in the sixth inning. Houston Astros hosted Boston Red Sox in Game Five of ALCS at Minute Maid Park Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

A near-biblical redemption for Price

An American flag is displayed on a voting booth at a polling location in Miami Beach, Fla., on Aug. 28, 2018. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Scott McIntyre.

Michael A. Cohen

When it comes to voting, we’re stuck in Dark Ages

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CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

Hospitals get business allies in ballot fight

Business

Ceeadria Walker had a miscarriage while working at an XPO warehouse in Southaven, Miss.

Pregnancy discrimination can come with high stakes

Pregnancy discrimination is widespread in corporate America.

Arts

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Mitski onstage during her sold-out concert Saturday at the House of Blues.

Music Review

Mitski rocks with a cool detachment

Mitski’s understated delivery only amplified the content of her indie-pop offerings.

Special reports

Newsletters

Talking Points AM

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The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Globe staff photos of the month, September 2018

Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: gas explosions in Lawrence, 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, and primary elections.

STAT

Saving Mila: How doctors raced to stop a young girl’s rare disease

Mila made it from diagnosis with Batten disease to bespoke therapy in the span of a year.

Love Letters: The Podcast

Until next year, my sweetheart

In a special bonus episode, Meredith Goldstein explores what happens to summer romance when the summer ends, and “Wet Hot American Summer” creator David Wain shares a girl-crazy memory from his own camp days.

Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | RadioPublic

Oh, rats: Rodents are flocking to the ’burbs

MIT taking a look at its Saudi Arabia ties in wake of Jamal Khashoggi death

Red Sox’ relentlessness wears opponents down

How the Red Sox and Dodgers match up, position by position

One concern about Mookie Betts playing second base: Manny Machado

What to make of the defense, and other thoughts on the Patriots’ win

Mega Millions jackpot reaches world-record $1.6 billion and counting

Globe must-reads

Forget interning. This job program gets you out on the farm

Itching to vote? Early voting has begun

Harvard lawsuit seeks measure of bias

YOUR TV GPS

Here’s your road map for the week in TV

State Police identify suspect accused of stabbing trooper in New Salem

Left in cold by VA medical center, homeless veteran finds kindness in strangers

Alex Cora, Dave Roberts share rich history with opponents

A ‘nice Autumn day’ ahead for Boston

He stepped aside, now more may step forward

Julia Louis-Dreyfus feted for career achievements

Interactive

Map of foreign trips taken by state lawmakers

Piirainen’s family hosts ‘Hope for Holly’ tip session

Ben Volin | On Football

Special teams bailed out the Patriots this time

Reading residents rally against anti-Semitism

US home sales fell in September to slowest pace in 3 years

Meet Rick Green, Republican who disavows ‘D.C. circus’

Nation & World

Dozens hurt in floor collapse at South Carolina condo party

A Lamborghini caught fire near the Boston Public Library

Columnists

Alex Beam

Michael Collins: The lucky, grumpy astronaut

JEFF JACOBY

Enlightened despots are never enlightened

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

New Red Sox slogan: In Alex We Trust

Beverly Beckham

Hoping for a therapy dog to stay by Bella’s side

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON SECOND THOUGHT

Hunter shoots himself in foot

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Blowout in N.Y. is where Sox changed their tune

Michael A. Cohen

For Trump, Democrats are threats to America

chesto means business

Plant shutdown could send a chill through N.E.

SCOT LEHIGH

The long and the short of Elizabeth Warren

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

A near-biblical redemption for Price

Michael A. Cohen

When it comes to voting, we’re stuck in Dark Ages

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

Hospitals get business allies in ballot fight

Pregnancy discrimination can come with high stakes

Music Review

Mitski rocks with a cool detachment

Globe staff photos of the month, September 2018

Real Estate

Crossword

Breaking free from ‘safe’ state voter apathy

Recipes: Apple salads with Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and even caramel

Recipes: Soup, salad, and pasta — a Northern Italian menu for fall

Recipes: Reel them in with flavorful fish sandwiches