Nation

Fed governor sues Trump over attempted dismissal

Lisa Cook, a governor on the Federal Reserve Board, sued President Trump on Thursday over his decision to fire her from the nation’s central bank, arguing that she should be able to retain her position because the White House had no authority to order the dismissal. Continue reading →

Nation

Police say Minneapolis church shooter was filled with hatred and admired mass killers

Acting US Attorney Joe Thompson said videos and writings the shooter left behind show that the shooter “expressed hate towards almost every group imaginable.” Continue reading →

Nation

Medicare will require prior approval for certain procedures

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services plans to begin a pilot program that would involve a similar review process for traditional Medicare. Continue reading →

World

UN food agency chief says women and children are ‘starving’ in Gaza and pressed Netanyahu on aid

The head of the United Nations food agency said that it was “very evident” during her visit to Gaza this week that there isn’t enough food in the Palestinian territory. Continue reading →

World

Israel’s exhausted soldiers complicate plans for Gaza assault

Israel is preparing to call up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers for its Gaza City offensive, but military officials say it’s not clear how many of them will return to the fight after nearly two years of grinding war. Continue reading →

World

UN votes to withdraw peacekeepers from Lebanon over next 2 years

The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to terminate the UN’s peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon over the next two years, signaling the end of an effort begun nearly half a century ago to stabilize the volatile borderlands between southern Lebanon and Israel. Continue reading →

OpEds

Who is Graham Platner, and can he beat Susan Collins?

The oyster farmer and veteran can beat her if he doesn’t rely too heavily on identity politics and focuses more on what voters say is the biggest issue: their pocketbooks. Continue reading →

Editorials

Open up records from state mental institutions

Healey’s bill would give public access to records over 75 years old. Continue reading →

OpEds

Wig runner, chief happiness officer, and other oddball jobs

There was a time when such ridiculous circumlocutions seemed outlandish. Now outlandish is the new normal. Continue reading →

Politics

State panel releases options for new Massachusetts state flag, seal

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission on Thursday released three designs for a new flag and three for a new seal it culled from more than 1,100 submissions as its “top selections.” Continue reading →

Massachusetts

North Andover police officer shot by colleague pleads not guilty, placed on house arrest

Kelsey E. Fitzsimmons, 28, was arraigned in Essex Superior Court and entered a not guilty plea while flanked by two court officers. Continue reading →

Transportation

A federal official said South Station needs to address crime and safety. What’s next for the transit hub?

The Trump administration announced plans Wednesday to take over management of Union Station. Continue reading →

Golf

Nelly Korda is in good position after an opening-round 67 at the FM Championship at TPC Boston

Korda, the second-ranked player in the world, carded a 5-under 67 to finish tied for fifth. Continue reading →

Patriots

New mature approach a big reason why Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte preserved his roster spot, looks for big year

The growth of the third-year wideout has been noticed by Patriots coaches and front office leaders alike, and led to a standout training camp. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox stay hot, finish off four-game sweep of Orioles in Baltimore

The Sox return to Fenway Park Friday night to begin a three-game series against the Pirates. Continue reading →

Business

$1.2 billion Army contract made to build detention camp in Texas

The mystery over the award only deepened last week as the new facility began to accept its first detainees. Continue reading →

Housing

Could a divided D.C. actually help solve Massachusetts’ housing crisis? Elizabeth Warren hopes so.

After decades of leaving the burden of the growing housing shortage to cities and towns to deal with, Senator Elizabeth Warren said Thursday she that she wants Washington to get serious about solving the problem. Continue reading →

Startups

MIT fusion spinoff raises $863 million in race to prove new technology works

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is trying to show that its experimental device can continuously generate more energy than it consumes. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Pat Moore, a model turned institution at P.J. Clarke’s, dies at 89

When Pat Moore was on duty at P.J. Clarke's, the gaslight-era saloon in midtown Manhattan, there was no question about who would wait on the most tables that day, or be requested by the greatest number of customers, or close out the shift with the highest check average. Continue reading →

Obituaries

A.K. Best, master of the art of fly tying, is dead at 92

A.K. Best, a master illusionist of fly-fishing who used bits of feathers, fur, hair, and thread to create lifelike beetles, mayflies, and other aquatic insects, tying them to hooks and enticing trout to the surface of streams and rivers for deceptively tempting meals, died Aug. 20 in Boulder, Colorado. He was 92. Continue reading →

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Lifestyle

Flirting with a weighted vest, pickleball, and Pilates, and what I learned along the way

Desperately seeking a miracle exercise as a middle-aged woman, would I instead end up where I started? (Walking.) Continue reading →

Parenting

Frazzled already? Escape back-to-school stress at these 9 restaurants

Book a babysitter. Steal away. Treat yourself. Continue reading →

Music

New Edition reflects on Orchard Park roots and the Roxbury community that inspired them

Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, and Ronnie DeVoe open up about the upcoming New Edition Day festivities and reflect on the group's legacy. Continue reading →