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Politics

The beard could be back in the US Senate

Joe Miller upended the establishment this week by defeating incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowksi in the Republican primary.
But if he wins, he could also alter the august chamber in at…

Obama travels to battleground states to speak on the economy

President Obama will make two stops next week to key battleground states to deliver remarks about the nation’s economy, the White House has announced.
Barack Obama – Swing state – President…

Elizabeth Warren drops a class, spurs speculation

Consumer advocate and Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren has made a last-minute adjustment to her fall schedule, dropping the class she was set to teach just days before the semester…

Kerry applauds direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

The Middle East peace talks continue in Washington, as President Obama convenes direct negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian leaders tomorrow. Senator John Kerry, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,…

Business

2 activists convicted of whale meat theft in Japan

A Japanese court on Monday convicted two members of the environmental group Greenpeace of stealing whale meat they claim was intended for illegal consumption.
Japan – Whaling – Greenpeace – Asia…

Farm-raised mussels pass first local test

As New Englanders learned to savor the sweet taste of mussels over the last generation, an odd fact remains: While the shellfish are as common as sand on some local…

What is ivory?

What exactly is ivory? How can I tell it apart from things that look like ivory in antiques?
Environment – Conservation and Endangered Species – Trade in Wildlife and Plants –…


Politics

The beard could be back in the US Senate

Joe Miller upended the establishment this week by defeating incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowksi in the Republican primary.
But if he wins, he could also alter the august chamber in at…

Food & Wine

Wednesday dining chat

Let’s talk about food, cooking, and restaurants Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m.
Food – Restaurant – Recreation – Dining Guides – Cooking

Home & Garden

An Amateur Creates a Conservatory Garden

When the days grow shorter, I always find myself toying with the idea of adding a greenhouse or sun room full of thriving oxygen producing plants to make winter bearable….

Arts & Entertainment

Clubbing

Maybe you’ll spot yourself at the Middlesex Lounge, Good Life, Estate, Great Scott, or other nightspots immortalized in the ’90s by six Boston photographers. Tonight is the launch party for…

Living Green

Long-term sea level rise could strengthen Earl’s blow

By Beth Daley GLOBE STAFF The large waves, storm surge, and flooding that Hurricane Earl will spawn as it strikes Massachusetts tomorrow night comes with an added dollop of trouble;…


Parenting

First Day of Kindergarten: Saying goodbye

(Heading into kindergarten, blowing mom a kiss goodbye.)
I was not the only parent to show up too early, pace around nervously and get tearful when our babies all lined up…

Baseball

Close the book?

The Red Sox are a desperate team and manager Terry Francona is willing to do most anything to make the final weeks of the season relevant.
Boston Red Sox – Terry…

Football

Patriots take shape after roster shuffle

The dust has begun to settle after the Patriots motored through more than 20 roster moves in three days. When they were done, the Patriots released 23 players, put one…

Hockey

Devils get Kovalchuk, NHL-union get long-term deal

The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 million contract.
Ilya Kovalchuk – New Jersey Devils – Contract – National Hockey League – New Jersey

College

BC tops Weber State in opener

Boston College opened its season with a 38-20 win over Weber State before an announced crowd of 34,168 at Alumni Stadium this afternoon as linebacker Mark Herzlich completed his remarkable…