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Chad Finn | Nine thoughts
The game is over if the ball gets by him, the series is tied at 2-2, and the Red Sox would have to deal with Justin Verlander in a pivotal Game 5.
RED SOX 8, ASTROS 6
The Red Sox are now one win away from the World Series
Andrew Benintendi’s ninth inning catch gave the Sox a 3-1 series lead, and they’ll try to close out the ALCS Thursday night.
DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Fan interference call latest episode in memorable Red Sox-Astros series
In a wild Game 4 win, umpire Joe West’s call on Jose Altuve’s shot headed into the right-field seats helped save the day for Boston.
Everything you need to know about the fan interference call that went the Red Sox’ way
Mookie Betts was prevented from making a play by a fan who was trying to catch a deep shot by Jose Altuve in the first inning.
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CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK
TripAdvisor says so, but here’s why you should take that with a grain of powdered Parmesan.
Parts of Massachusetts saw first traces of snow
Most of the places that did receive snow, according to social media posts, got less than one tenth of an inch, which is considered unmeasurable.
Massachusetts Powerball player wins $1 million
The two other winners of $1 million bought their tickets in New Jersey and Kentucky. One player in Florida won $2 million.
Wind advisory in effect for most of Massachusetts until mid-morning
Thursday morning will be unseasonably chilly and windy, with gusts reaching up to 45 miles per hour.
It’s a good time to be a fungi
The recent rain storms and cool, cloudy days have led to prolific mushroom fruiting.
Love Letters
Twenty years later, he’s having second thoughts about relinquishing his parental rights.
HELP DESK
Are business class tickets worth the price? And how do I score one (without paying a bundle)?
Even if you’re not one of the airline’s biggest spenders, there are ways to up your odds of securing an upgrade.
The former State House aide known as John Doe abruptly dropped his civil lawsuit against Bryon Hefner and his husband, former state Senate President Stanley Rosenberg.
Jay Gonzalez puts Charlie Baker on the ropes in TV debate
Democrat Jay Gonzalez pressed Republican governor Charlie Baker in a televised debate to decide between party loyalty and backing a candidate who opposes abortion rights and supports President Trump.
Shiva Ayyadurai: the candidate who represents our bizarre political climate
Ayyadurai, a Belmont entrepreneur with four degrees from MIT, is running for Senate in a campaign that may seem quixotic, but is certainly animated.
‘A longstanding, entrenched system of wealth and privilege’
When Harvard University admitted several applicants tied to influential donors to its Kennedy School, the school’s dean sent an e-mail calling the head of admissions “my hero.”
Opening statements set for trial of man charged with slamming car into Newton pizza shop
Bernard Casler, a Newton man with multiple sclerosis, is charged with driving his SUV into the Sweet Tomatoes pizza shop in Newton, killing two patrons and injured seven others.
Trump threatens Mexico over migrant caravan
President Donald Trump said he’ll mobilize the US military to close the border with Mexico to stop an “assault” on the nation by a caravan of migrants from Central America.
Trump ‘coddles’ autocrats like Kim, Putin, and the Saudis, Joe Biden says
Former vice president Joe Biden says President Donald Trump may not “know what he’s doing.”
Boston Planning & Development Agency
Mayor Martin Walsh will roll out an array of projects designed to protect Boston from rising sea levels. And he’s asking business leaders for their help to make them happen.
Mueller said to be ready to deliver key findings in his Trump probe
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is expected to issue findings on core aspects of his Russia probe soon after the November midterm elections.
Three top Kandahar officials killed by their own guard
Three top officials were killed and two American troops wounded when members of the provincial governor’s elite guards turned their guns on their own colleagues.
JOAN VENNOCHI
Elizabeth Warren is attacked from both left and right on DNA test
If the “Pocahontas” slur hobbles Warren beyond Trump’s base, it’s a problem. And it looks like it might be.
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Kyrie Irving and Terry Rozier shared the court at times, and seemed to enjoy it, although Rozier was called on to close out the game.
An internal memo describes a behind-the-scenes effort by police to void two traffic citations, one of which was issued to a colonel’s friend.
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The hottest land in the city is holy, and if trends persist, it will stay that way.
The state will be the first to use a ballot that lets voters rank their preferences.
A retired professor organized a one-credit course for University of Southern Maine students to protest Republican Senator Susan Collins in Washington.
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Mass. Mutual Life Insurance Co. and OppenheimerFunds employees will get about $5.7 billion in Invesco preferred and common stock for the fund unit, which has $246 billion in assets.
As franchise reboots go, the new “Halloween” is top shelf.
Fighting fire with, uh, fire.
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The Big Picture
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.
Opinion: We need to find a better place to treat mental health emergencies
Millions of Americans with mental health issues are not getting the care they need.
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.
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Are we ignoring — or outright banning — an easy affordable-housing fix?
Mobile homes may be the least expensive and most effective means of addressing the region’s housing shortage.
Seattle’s mayor talks growing pains that offer some lessons for Boston
Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan spoke at a Globe event on how innovation is shaping our world, and she’s in high demand among the hundreds of mayors gathered in Boston.
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