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Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry

Decision sets up an election season clash between Trump and Congress
Pelosi: The president must be held accountable
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced a formal impeachment inquiry against President Trump. (handout)

A surreal day in Washington and beyond: Democrats take a big step toward impeachment

?We cannot delay. We must not wait. Now is the time to act,? Representative John Lewis told colleagues. 8:58 p.m.
Michael A. Cohen | The courage of a single whistle-blower may change history Renée Graham | Madame Speaker. We?ve been waiting ? and waiting ? for you

White House may release whistle-blower complaint to Congress

Pelosi says it?s time for an impeachment inquiry. What?s next?

Here?s where the Mass. delegation stands on impeaching President Trump
ADRIAN WALKER

House leadership was finally pushed off the fence on impeachment

For months, the question of whether to begin impeachment proceeding against President Trump has divided Democrats. That changed this week.

How Trump reacted to news of the impeachment inquiry
As House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday that Democrats would be launching an official impeachment inquiry, President Trump began tweeting his thoughts on the matter. 20 minutes ago

Trump, appearing ready for a fight, says inquiry is 'a positive for me'

President Trump says he?s authorized release of Ukraine transcript

President Trump said in a tweet Tuesday that he has authorized the release of the transcript of his call with the leader of Ukraine that is at the center of a whistle-blower complaint and has sparked calls for his impeachment.

Trump, Ukraine reports spurred Democratic freshmen lawmakers to back impeachment

Democrats had been uncertain about an impeachment effort, but the balance began tip when vulnerable freshmen lawmakers got behind formal proceedings against President Trump.

Baker declares public health emergency, orders 4-month ban on all vaping products

It's the latest ? and perhaps furthest-reaching ? move to address what Governor Charlie Baker called a public health emergency.
US official expects ?hundreds more? cases of vaping illness Kansas reports 2nd death from vaping-related lung disease, 9th nationwide

R.I.'s Raimondo to announce action on vaping Wednesday

State panel to investigate judge?s handling of Straight Pride protesters? arraignments

The Commission on Judicial Conduct is investigating Boston Municipal Court Judge Richard Sinnott?s handling of arraignments of several Straight Pride counter-demonstrators. 8:39 p.m.

Cannabis commission approves marijuana deliveries

However, cities and towns where marijuana retail shops are banned would have to ?opt in? for residents to place orders.

The new 10th-grade MCAS is tougher ? and it shows

 Complete statewide MCAS results
opinion
JENS LUDWIG AND CASS R. SUNSTEIN

Discrimination in the age of algorithms
scot lehigh

Trump?s callous climate legacy
MICHAEL A. COHEN

Is something finally going to matter in Trump?s #nothingmatters presidency?
dan wasserman

Trump?s gift to Ukraine

Dave Epstein
How much warm weather is in store for October? At least another few weeks
This week temperatures could return to the low-to-mid 80s and we have another shot at two 90 degree days during the first week of October. 58 minutes ago

LOVE LETTERS SEASON 3
Listen to Season 3 of the Love Letters podcast
How do you know it?s forever? Or if it?s not? Listen today as Meredith Goldstein tackles these questions and more on the first two episodes of the season.

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Diet ?report card?: Americans are still eating too many low-quality carbs
Americans are still consuming too many low-quality carbohydrates and more saturated fat than recommended, according to a new study from Harvard and Tufts.

Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead?s poetic lyricist, dies at 78
Hunter wrote the lyrics for some of the Grateful Dead's best-known songs, including the indelible line ??What a long, strange trip it?s been.?

Alex Speier
Amid the Red Sox speculation, there?s an intriguing name: Theo Epstein
Epstein understands the particulars of working for the Red Sox better than anyone. 2 hours ago

Chad Finn: Evaluating the Red Sox roster, player-by-player
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NTSB blames shoddy work at Columbia Gas for Lawrence-area disaster
The National Transportation Safety Board said Columbia Gas had a ?weak? system for managing projects, triggering the calamity that killed one and displaced hundreds of people.

Fox apologizes for ?disgraceful? comment about 16-year-old Greta Thunberg
Fox News has apologized for a guest who called environmental activist Greta Thunberg mentally ill, and said he would never appear on the network again.

Coincidence? Two big donors chosen in low-number license plate lottery
Both James Coghlin and Nancy Coghlin are regular and heavy contributors, donating year after year to Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, and a long list of other elected officials.

Boston Dynamics? Spot robot hits the street, work sites
The four-legged robot is marketed for inspection and monitoring of job sites or entering locations that are unsafe for humans.

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In a pioneering campaign, Boston?s new Age Strong Commission takes on ageism

City officials are challenging stereotypes in a campaign that seeks to promote positive views about aging and excise offensive adjectives like cranky, frumpy, fragile, and over the hill.

Pension liabilities leave a Bay State brickyard and its workers in ?survival mode?
Stiles and Hart, whose bricks have been used to restore Colonial-era landmarks like Faneuil Hall, is one of hundreds of US small businesses struggling with multi-employer pension plans.

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The Most Stylish Bostonians of 2019
From an art student to a New Kid, these 16 stylish locals make a statement every time they step out. Find out more about their approach to personal style.

Rhode Island

Federal prosecutors move to drop charges against 84-year-old defendant in mob shakedown of Foxy Lady strip club

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Newton Democrats say Kennedy vs. Markey is a tough choice

Fighting for a future, Newton North students strike for climate action

Sports

Rick Porcello not yet free from down year

Amid the Red Sox speculation, there?s an intriguing name: Theo Epstein

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Here?s where the Mass. delegation stands on impeaching President Trump

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Trump, Ukraine reports spurred freshmen to back impeachment

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Placido Domingo Leaves Met Opera amid harassment inquiry

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

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?Law & Order? ? rationalizing racial bias
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When a job ends and life goes on

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Zero weddings and many funerals

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UMass to get trove of Daniel Ellsberg?s private papers

The university has acquired the papers for $2.2 million, most of which ? $1.35 million ? was provided by an anonymous donor, the university said Monday. The rest of the money will come from the university?s special collections fund.

Man found stabbed on Malcolm X Boulevard in Roxbury; teen arrested

The man suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

City Council incumbents Wu, Flaherty advance to November

Voters went to the polls to winnow down 15 candidates running for at-large councilor seats to eight finalists for the city?s Nov. 5 municipal election; in contested races for seats in districts 5, 7, 8, and 9, the top two finishers in each race Tuesday will appear on the November ballot.

After argument, NH woman tries to run boyfriend over with car

Ashley Zachary, 28, of Concord, N.H.,was arrested Tuesday morning after she allegedly tried to run her boyfriend over with her car with two young children in the backseat, police said.

The unofficial results from Tuesday?s Boston City Council preliminary elections
Boston voters winnowed down the field of candidates running for at-large councilor seats and contested races in districts 5, 7, 8, and 9.

Clinton man crashes twice on I-495; flown to hospital with serious injuries
The man, 49, struck a car, and then rear-ended a tractor trailer, near Exit 27 Tuesday afternoon, State Police said.

STAT

What to know about EEE, a mosquito-borne virus on the rise

For dementia caregivers, a place to share with strangers ? and be honest

Mental health apps are scooping up your most sensitive data. Will you benefit?

Startup becomes first consumer DNA company to offer anonymous sequencing

sports

Rays 7, Red Sox 4

Mookie Betts on his amazing assist: ?I didn?t know I could do that?

A run scored on the play Monday as Tampa Bay, which is fighting for playoff position, beat the Red Sox, 7-4.

Bruins? Jakub Lauko feels ready to make the jump from junior hockey

A varsity spot has not been ruled out, but it?s likely he?ll be shipped to the AHL or returned to Quebec.

Amid the Red Sox speculation, there?s an intriguing name: Theo Epstein

Epstein understands the particulars of working for the Red Sox better than anyone.

Mookie Betts exits Tuesday?s game with left foot pain

The Red Sox right fielder might have aggravated a foot injury he suffered a couple of weeks ago in Toronto.

PETER ABRAHAM I ON BASEBALL
In baseball, defense still matters, and Mookie Betts?s throw was a reminder
MLB?s Statcast software measured the throw Monday night at 305 feet, more than the length of a football field.

SOCCER NOTEBOOK
Tough times for Manchester United
The Red Devils appear unlikely to challenge for the Premier League or Champions League title any time soon.

Politics

How Trump is reacting to news of the impeachment inquiry
As House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday that Democrats would be launching an official impeachment inquiry, President Trump began tweeting his thoughts on the matter.

Business

TALKING POINTS
Uber granted a two-month license to operate in London
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Marijuana

Cannabis commission approves marijuana deliveries
However, cities and towns where marijuana retail shops are banned would have to ?opt in? for residents to place orders.

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Miss Conduct

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Blind date: ?She owned her space like a rock star entering TD Garden on gig night?

sports

Revolution?s keys to victory over Portland

How will the Patriots decide which players to bring back from injured reserve?

Patriots? toughest opponent right now? Injuries

metro

Bicyclist struck, seriously injured, in Brighton

City Council incumbents Wu, Flaherty advance to November

After argument, NH woman tries to run boyfriend over with car

Nation

Here?s where the Mass. delegation stands on impeaching President Trump

Trump, Ukraine reports spurred Democratic freshmen lawmakers to back impeachment

Wisconsin woman hid mom?s corpse, collected income

World

Israel?s main parties begin talks on coalition government

Indonesian students rally against changes to corruption law

UK Supreme Court rules Boris Johnson illegally suspended Parliament

politics

A surreal day in Washington and beyond: Democrats take a big step toward impeachment

Here?s where the Mass. delegation stands on impeaching President Trump

Trump, Ukraine reports spurred Democratic freshmen lawmakers to back impeachment

business

Uber granted a two-month license to operate in London

Business agenda

Nuns lose proxy fight with Springfield gunmaker

lifestyle

Here, there, and everywhere

Day tripping on Peak?s Island in Casco Bay, Maine

Placido Domingo Leaves Met Opera amid harassment inquiry

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Cannabis commission approves marijuana deliveries

Baker declares public health emergency, orders 4-month ban on all vaping products

US official expects ?hundreds more? cases of vaping illness

opinion

The courage of a single whistle-blower may change history

Hi Madame Speaker. We?ve been waiting ? and waiting ? for you

Trump?s callous climate legacy

food & dining

With the Jewish New Year about to begin, three Jewish cookbooks have just come out

Recipe: For Rosh Hashanah, braise chicken pieces with chickpeas, carrots, potatoes, apricots, and aromatic spices

Recipe: Tunisian White Bean and Meatball Stew

travel

Here, there, and everywhere

Day tripping on Peak?s Island in Casco Bay, Maine

Check in: Downtown Camper a creative stop for ?urban explorers? in Stockholm

Books

Avenue Victor Hugo returns, the Dogtown Writers Festival debuts, and buried treasure awaits

For ?Heavy? author, collecting is right up there with reading

Patchett?s ?The Dutch House? inhabited by the spirits of the past

Movies

Movie events coming soon to Boston

Brookline public library celebrates 30 years of ?vital? film culture at Coolidge Corner Theatre

The fears of a ?Downton? super fan, and the dangers of exhuming pop culture memories

Television

Plunge in Emmy Awards viewership not a surprise

?Game of Thrones,? ?Fleabag? take top honors at Emmy Awards

A list of winners from the 2019 Emmys

music

White Snake Projects? immigration opera is a timely tale haunted by American dreams

Future Teens, Clairo, STL GLD among Boston Music Awards nominees

The Milkwood years: When Ric Ocasek and Ben Orr played ?70s soft rock

Theater/Dance

Boston Ballet serves up a superb ?Giselle?

At the ICA, postmodern classic ?Fase? retains its power

In ?Sunset Boulevard,? the talented Ms. Ripley?s star turn has come

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Obituaries

Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead lyricist, dies at 78

Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead?s poetic lyricist, dies at 78

James Robertson, federal judge who took stand against warrantless surveillance, dies at 81