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Trump’s attorney general says no ‘legitimate reason’ for former president to have classified documents
In his sharpest critique of his former boss, former attorney general William Barr said there is no reason classified documents should have been inside Donald Trump's personal residence in Florida after he was no longer president.

Trump search inventory released, reveals new details on Mar-a-Lago documents

‘Conservative media is lying to you.’ Ann Coulter encourages GOP split from Trump

Unsealed court documents say 2005 sexual assault allegations against Arroyo were ‘unfounded’
A Boston police detective in 2006 found that sexual assault allegations made against Ricardo Arroyo when he was a teenager were “unfounded,” meaning they did not constitute a crime, according to documents unsealed Friday. Law enforcement does not question the truthfulness of his alleged victim.

On Block Island, parties in town and pristine, natural beauty to explore outdoors

Grittier than Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket, people from all walks of life come to Block Island for the beaches, bird watching, and rural beauty – or in search of a good time in town.

Acton police officers accused of inappropriate conduct resign

Two Acton police officers who were placed on paid leave in March over allegations of inappropriate conduct have resigned after disciplinary hearings, the police department said Friday.

Jane Fonda says she has cancer, is dealing well with chemo
RED SOX 9, RANGERS 1

Connor Wong’s loud first home run puts exclamation point on Red Sox’ convincing win over Texas Rangers
Tara Sullivan

A fitting farewell at the US Open for Serena Williams, who displayed the resiliency that defined her career

Williams lost to Ajla Tomljanovic in three grueling sets in a tournament widely expected to be her finale.
In likely final match, Serena Williams loses to Ajla Tomljanovic at US Open

‘Disturbed and disappointed’ lawmakers want answers from DPU after FTA slams agency over T oversight failures
Days after the feds ripped the state Department of Public Utilities for its poor oversight of the MBTA, legislators on a key utility committee on Friday invited DPU chairman to testify before their panel to shed light on whether DPU’s “motivated enough” to fulfill its duty to monitor T safety.

50 percent of Orange Line repair work scheduled during shutdown has been completed, MBTA officials say MBTA announces that Green Line supercars are coming in 2026

With Mass. attorney general Democratic primary down to two, crucial question emerges: Who is more qualified?
In a battle between candidates with divergent backgrounds, experts stress that experience is about more than years spent in the courtroom.

We asked the Democratic candidates for attorney general why they are the best person for the job. Here are their answers. ‘It’s been strange.’ The Massachusetts primary election is unprecedented and subdued all at once.

2022 Massachusetts voter guide: The primary elections

The races for key statewide offices in Massachusetts are underway, and the Globe is here to help you navigate the ballot.
LIV Golf Invitational Boston

Matthew Wolff gets LIV rocking with tour’s first ace to share LIV Golf Invitational Boston lead

Wolff aced the second hole en route to a 7-under-par 63 in the opening round.
Protesters in Bolton oppose Saudi involvement in LIV Golf Invitational

When to get your Omicron booster, and other things to know about the new shots

Here’s what to know about the new shots, now that the FDA and CDC have signed off.
Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

Smells like luxury: Yankee Candle founder’s property hits the market for $23 million

The sprawling estate, which was built and owned by the late Michael J. Kittredge II, boasts an indoor water park, two car barns with space for classic cars, and a 4,000-square foot stage.
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

How bad are the staffing shortages at the Boston Public Schools?

The hundreds of key vacancies ahead of reopening next week include 203 teachers and more than 100 bus monitors. Will Boston be ready?
SCOT LEHIGH

Readers weigh in on our dysfunctional democracy
Tom Keane

What if Ricardo Arroyo wins?
IDEAS | EVAN SELINGER

Escape plans of the rich and famous
EDITORIAL

Safety first, but the MBTA can’t forget about the big transportation picture

The Talk | Kristen Pope
Lily’s big hair day
For the last year of pre-kindergarten, my daughter, Lily, has thrived as the only Black child in her entire school, where her teachers and school administrators love her, care for her, and support her. But there have been some bumps that mostly involved race; one instance was related to her hair.

Orange Line shutdown

Representative Seth Moulton calling for ‘top-to-bottom changes’ and ‘a wholesale culture shift’ at the MBTA
US Representative Seth Moulton is calling for “top-to-bottom changes” and “a wholesale culture shift” at the MBTA.

‘It was helplessly funny’: Amid frustrating Orange Line shutdown, some shuttle drivers provide positivity
From telling jokes to playing music over the speakers, some riders have been praising the upbeat attitudes of the shuttle bus drivers who have come to Boston during the Orange Line shutdown.

During first week of Orange Line shutdown, officials highlight obstacles cyclists often face
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Cambridge City Councilor Alanna Mallon took to Twitter this week to highlight common safety issues cyclists face.

Your guide to the MBTA’s Orange Line shutdown
The Orange Line is shut down until the morning of Sept. 19. Find shuttle bus routes, schedules, and guides to navigate Boston.

Pick your stops: Find an alternative Orange Line route
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150 years of The Boston Globe

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe.

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Roundtable held on abortion care and Black maternal health
US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Representative Ayanna Pressley joined maternal health specialists at Codman Square Health Center on Friday to assess the fallout from the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and its impact on maternal health in Massachusetts.

US Border Patrol: 8 migrants die trying to cross Rio Grande
At least eight migrants were found dead in the Rio Grande after dozens attempted a hazardous crossing near Eagle Pass, Texas, officials said Friday.

John Harwood exits CNN amid changes at the news channel
CNN White House correspondent Harwood said he’s exiting the news channel, an abrupt departure that comes amid other CNN changes.

CVS nears $8 billion purchase of Signify Health

CVS Health Corp. is nearing a deal to buy home-health and technology services provider Signify Health Inc. for about $8 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Injuries, destruction reported in Northern California blaze
A fast-moving fire in Northern California injured several people, a fire official said, and destroyed multiple homes Friday as thousands of residents were forced to leave immediately, jamming roadways at the start of a sweltering Labor Day weekend.

Dan Shaughnessy
How did the Red Sox’ Chaim Bloom take his recent vote of confidence? And other thoughts ...
Bloom says there is no mandate from ownership to cut payroll, adding, “We expect we will have resources to do the job.”

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Biden sounds newly strong alarm: Trumpism menaces democracy

President Biden charged in a prime-time address Thursday that the “extreme ideology” of Donald Trump and his adherents “threatens the very foundation of our republic,” as he summoned Americans of all stripes to help counter what he sketched as dark forces within the Republican Party trying to subvert democracy.

Larry Edelman
Job market flashes signs of cooling down. Here’s what that means for the economy.
US employers slowed hiring in August from the torrid pace of July. The jobless rate edged up to 3.7 percent as more people jumped into the labor pool.

Prominent doctor faces backlash amid ‘fight over the heart of public health’
The controversy over Dr. Leana Wen reflects the growing rift in public health, and among ordinary Americans, over how the United States moves forward with COVID-19.

This was supposed to be the summer Maine tourism returned to normal. Instead, ‘this year has been the toughest.’
The season has been busy, but also unsettling. Hospitality businesses and tourists have had to contend with high prices, labor shortages, and fears of a recession. There’s a sense that COVID may have changed Maine permanently.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Coming soon: $3 tickets for National Cinema Day

In a riveting ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,′ a disparate community speaks its truths

9 fun things to do on Labor Day weekend

‘Obama Portraits Tour’ lands at MFA for seventh and final stop

Special Projects

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.
Globe Magazine

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.
Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Monica L. Wang

Health misinformation is making us sick
JEFF JACOBY

Gorbachev failed, which is why he was so greatly honored
EDITORIAL

Ricardo Arroyo should quit DA race. If he doesn’t, support Kevin Hayden.
Joan Vennochi

With Ricardo Arroyo and the women who backed him, the #MeToo fever has broken
IDEAS | Alaina D. Boyle & Jennie C. Stephens

Higher education needs a new mission. How about climate justice?
IDEAS | MARISSA CONRAD

The medical gamble of my life

Metro

Man in his 70s infected with West Nile Virus in Suffolk County

The incident prompted officials to increase its risk level for the virus in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville from moderate to high.

Protesters in Bolton oppose Saudi involvement in LIV Golf Invitational

Organized by the Massachusetts Peace Action, nine protesters stood outside the fan bus area holding signs to bring awareness to the Saudi Arabian government’s role in LIV Golf.

Breakheart Reservation in Saugus partially reopened after fires

Video message boards, cones, and signs will also identify which areas are open and which remain closed.

Roundtable held on abortion care and Black maternal health

US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Representative Ayanna Pressley joined maternal health specialists at Codman Square Health Center on Friday to assess the fallout from the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and its impact on maternal health in Massachusetts.

Sports

US OPEN

In likely final match, Serena Williams loses to Ajla Tomljanovic at US Open

Unwilling to go quietly, Williams staved off five match points to prolong the three-hours-plus third-round match. It did end after a 14-minute final game on Tomljanovic's sixth chance, when Williams netted a shot.
Tara Sullivan

A fitting farewell at the US Open for Serena Williams, who displayed the resiliency that defined her career

Williams lost to Ajla Tomljanovic in three grueling sets in a tournament widely expected to be her finale.
RED SOX 9, RANGERS 1

Connor Wong’s loud first home run puts exclamation point on Red Sox’ convincing win over Texas Rangers

The Red Sox scored eight runs with two outs between the fourth, fifth and seventh innings, then settled in as the bullpen threw six scoreless innings.
RED SOX

Nick Pivetta leaves Red Sox game after taking comebacker off left leg
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Red Sox shut down Tanner Houck, as the reliever is likely headed for back surgery
LIV Golf Invitational Boston

Matthew Wolff gets LIV rocking with tour’s first ace to share LIV Golf Invitational Boston lead

Business

CVS nears $8 billion purchase of Signify Health

CVS Health Corp. is nearing a deal to buy home-health and technology services provider Signify Health Inc. for about $8 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter.
RI BUSINESS

Boston opted out of hosting the North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament. So Providence opted in.

The tournament is a long-standing tradition that began in Boston in the mid-1940s, and Boston’s Chinatown business leaders had hoped its return would boost the economy.

Old Boston collides with new in storage dispute at Haymarket

Amazon closes, abandons plans for dozens of US warehouses
magazine
Ipswich

‘It’s a lost cause’: Inside the last stand of New England’s soft-shell clam
Rhode Island

Is a famous shipwreck in Newport Harbor? There's a fight over that.

food finds

15 picture-perfect treats for under $20 at Boston restaurants
COOKING

Recipes: Summer veggies like zucchini and corn put a fresh spin on pasta

metro

We asked the Democratic candidates for attorney general why they are the best person for the job. Here are their answers.

‘Disturbed and disappointed’ lawmakers want answers from DPU after FTA slams agency over T oversight failures

R.I. chiropractor charged in sexual assault of patient; Health Dept. suspends his license for second time

sports

Matteo Berrettini dominates Andy Murray in third-round match

5 EMass boys’ cross-country runners to watch this fall

Zach Plesac breaks hand with a punch, dealing another blow to young Cleveland staff

business

URI misses out on $78 million federal grant for blue economy

Job market flashes signs of cooling down. Here’s what that means for the economy.

Biden climate adviser Gina McCarthy resigns From White House

politics

Trump search inventory released, reveals new details on Mar-a-Lago documents

Jan. 6 panel calls Gingrich to testify, saying he had role in Trump plot

‘Conservative media is lying to you.’ Ann Coulter encourages GOP split from Trump

Nation

US Border Patrol: 8 migrants die trying to cross Rio Grande

Injuries, destruction reported in Northern California blaze

Jane Fonda says she has cancer, is dealing well with chemo

World

Myanmar gives more prison time to its best-known convict

Against fierce resistance, Ukraine makes small gains in the south

G-7 pledges to move forward with Russia oil price cap system

opinion

What if Ricardo Arroyo wins?

Gorbachev failed, which is why he was so greatly honored

A swing and a miss

lifestyle

Live performances and a season brimming with entertainment on display at the Greater Boston Arts Expo

After 1,500 texts, is this an emotional affair?

Playing with your emotions? A Boston video game startup aims to help kids regulate their behavior.

food & dining

A guide to all things green: The best of R.I.’s vegan and vegetarian scene

Davis Square welcomes a sandwich sensation

Cocktails are the mane attraction at the retro-themed Wig Shop; hunt big game on Beacon Hill

travel

On Block Island, parties in town and pristine, natural beauty to explore outdoors

Plan to launch Montreal-to-Boston train service gains steam

A Southern California road trip in the summer? I surprised even myself.

Arts

Tangled up in blue at Provincetown Art Association and Museum

At the MFA, the liveliness of ‘Stillness’

Zainab Sumu’s fibers of being

Books

A young duchess, an angry husband, a murder?

A good man is hard to find

Reading aloud, to children and adults

Movies

Coming soon: $3 tickets for National Cinema Day

‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul’ ministers to the faithful

Game, set, ‘McEnroe’

Television

Will season 3 be a wakeup call for ‘The Morning Show’?

I just want to watch a TV show. Please don’t make me work for it

Will ‘SNL’ experience addition by subtraction?

music

Aerosmith all-timers: 10 favorite shows from decades of covering the band

Campfire festival blazes again at Passim this weekend

The familiar voice of Dan Tyminski returns to bluegrass

Theater/Dance

In a riveting ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,′ a disparate community speaks its truths

In Anna Deavere Smith’s ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,’ the voices of a shattered city

Jacob’s Pillow festival closes with mighty Miami City Ballet

globe local

MetroWest: A region with prosperity and inequity

Turning a botanic garden into an enchanted forest

Will Massachusetts benefit from sports betting?

Obituaries

Barbara Ehrenreich, muckraking writer and activist, dies

Amy Stechler, documentarian who helped define a style, dies at 67

Lee Thomas, former Sox player, architect of the 1993 Phillies, dies at 86