Hurricane Harvey

Gulf Coast in turmoil as dangers from Harvey still loom

Evacuees sat on a boat after being rescued in Port Arthur, Tex. on Wednesday — Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Floodwaters dropped across Houston, but other parts of the Gulf Coast were pounded by what remained of the storm. At least 31 people were confirmed dead, and thousands were in shelters.

Explosions reported at chemical plant that lost power

Two explosions were reported early Thursday at a Houston-area chemical plant that lost power amid flooding from Harvey.

What would happen if Boston got 50 inches of rain?

Subway and road tunnels submerged. The Charles River overflowing. Beacon Hill transformed into an island. But it?s highly unlikely here.

Even Republicans are upset at Ted Cruz for doing a 180 on hurricane relief

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was on pretty much every major cable news channel blasting Ted Cruz for the move.

Boston-based Liberty Mutual will weather Harvey?s insurance hit

Despite being one of the largest providers of insurance in hurricane-ravaged Texas, analysts predicted the company will not be hit too hard by claims.

DECEMBER 13, 2016 NEWTON, MA -- Kitchen - Home of the week is a two-level condo in a former two family home. 230 Chapel Street, Newton. (Joanne Rathe/ Globe Staff topic: 122516HomeOfTheWeek section : real estate) — Joanne Rathe/ Globe Staff, file

Thinking of buying a home in Boston? Better make close to six figures

A mortgage research website determined that it would require a hefty salary to responsibly afford a house in metropolitan Boston.

The Big Picture

The 20th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana

She was adored in Britain, and beyond, and in her death was dubbed ?the people?s princess.?

NICK CAFARDO | ON BASEBALL

David Price remains silent after bullpen session

Although what is there to say about throwing 20 fastballs off a bullpen mound?

Baker proposes manslaughter charge for drug dealers

As the state deals with an opioid crisis, Governor Charlie Baker is proposing a bill that would allow drug dealers who cause a fatality to be charged with manslaughter.

President Donald Trump's tweeter feed on a computer screen in Washington. Some Twitter users say Trump is violating the First Amendment by blocking people from his feed after they posted scornful comments. — J. David Ake/Associated Press, file

President Trump keeps blocking people on Twitter. Is that legal?

Trump?s willingness to spread unverified claims and engage in personal attacks has riled many, but a more covert habit threatens to push the White House into legal trouble.

Don?t make plans for Oct. 5. It could be a really busy Boston sports day

If the Red Sox reach the ALDS, they will be in action that day along with the Bruins and Patriots.

Bangor, L.A. to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day

Two more cities are deciding to honor Native Americans rather than Christopher Columbus, who some view as a symbol of genocide for native peoples.

Maeve Geary in her yard. The Interstate 290 bridge can be seen in the background. — CRAIG F. WALKER/GLOBE STAFF

Afraid but calm, a 7-year-old girl figured out how to survive

After a knock woke her up, Maeve Geary was stunned by what she saw ? a small child in pajamas, soaking wet and shoeless at her doorstep.

Captain working for Bristol County Sheriff accused of helping ?Codfather?

James Melo, 45, allegedly helped smuggle tens of thousands in cash to Portugal for the fishing mogul known as ?The Codfather,? the US Attorney?s office said.

Capital Source

Dan Koh brings on Doug Rubin for possible congressional campaign

A long-standing political grudge could end up being rich subtext in the race to fill the seat that US Representative Niki Tsongas is vacating.

32,000 pounds of cooked chicken sausage recalled from a Mass. company

The sausages had been shipped to retail locations in eight states.

Hernandez estate loses bid to move wrongful death suits to Bristol County

A Suffolk Superior Court judge denied the motion, saying that an ?impartial trial in this County can occur.?

Special reports

part 1

Priests? children live with secrets, sorrow

A Globe review finds the children are often denied love and support and pressured to keep the scandal secret. And the church has done absolutely nothing to help.

Crossword

Play the crossword

Puzzled? Keep trying and see if you can triumph.

Opinion & Ideas

EDITORIAL

A bad deal for Boston students

The new contract between the Boston Teachers Union and the city is a one-sided victory for teachers.

Confidential tips

Have an investigative news tip?

Do you know about wrongdoing that needs to be exposed? Call the Globe Spotlight team: 617-929-7483 or [email protected].

Address: Your House Hunt

What realtors and sellers are required to disclose to buyers ? and what they aren?t

There are only two things state law requires a seller to tell you.

Investigations

Documenting Hate: Submit an incident you know about

If you have been a victim or witnessed a hate incident, share your information here so we can investigate.

STAT

OPINION: Is a $475,000 price tag for a new cancer drug crazy or meh?

We need to wait and see how well it works before knowing if the price tag on Novartis?s new cancer drug is too high or too low.

Globe must-reads

Ken Gooch, Forest Health Program Director with the DCR, shows damaged oak trees in the Wells State Park on Wednesday. Nearly a third of the state's forest canopy has been ravaged this year by gypsy moth caterpillars.

Caterpillars have defoliated nearly one-third of state?s forests

It took a family to move a student into Boston College. In this case, Isaiah Mathieu, not pictured, got help from, from left to right, his mother, Judith, sister, Brianah, and aunt Elizebeth Olivier.

Moving day cheat sheet: Everything you need to know

Merriam-Webster, the Springfield-based publisher of dictionaries and other reference books, waded into an ongoing squabble between NFL teams Wednesday.

Merriam-Webster ribs NFL teams on Twitter for losing to Patriots

Updated images of the additions Samuels & So. want to make to the Landmark Center in Kenmore Square. (Samuels & Co)

Landmark Center expansion will focus on offices, not housing

Charles Murray spoke in Madison, Wis., on May 3.

Controversial author Charles Murray to speak at Harvard

Aria Carpenter (right), a transgender woman, and her boyfriend, Devon Keeley, a transgender man, who are both seniors at Lesley.

Transgender students push change on campus

The ship known as ?Old Ironsides? returned to the water July 23 for the first time since the restoration process began.

USS Constitution to reopen Saturday after years of restoration

Christopher Muther

Does B&B stand for blah and bummer?

Sales of Samuel Adams and Boston Beer?s other brews have dropped as drinkers seek out new, exotic beers from smaller breweries.

Is Boston Beer in danger of losing its ?craft? status?

The small robotic vehicle moving through a pedestrian-heavy area.

This robot may be a nicer pedestrian than you

Family seeks answers after man dies in nursing home he helped found

Peter Pan has already said its ticket prices will be lower than Grey-hound?s. Above is their ticket counter at South Station, where both use the bus terminal (left).

Greyhound-Peter Pan partnership will end

Sports

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Boston MA 3/1/17 Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving drives past Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas during fourth quarter action at TD Garden. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff) topic: Celtics pics reporter: Adam Himmelsbach

Celtics and Cavaliers complete Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade

The Celtics added a 2020 second-round pick to finalize the deal, according to an ESPN report.

Metro

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People gathered for a rally and protest to mark the fifth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program near Trump Tower in New York on Wednesday.

Undocumented college students are facing an uncertain future

Undocumented immigrant college students in the Boston area know they could lose protections that have allowed them to more openly live, work and study in the US.