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Kavanaugh says he won't let 'false accusations' push him out

AMHERST, MASS. -- Nov. 21, 2006 --The 22-story University of Massachusetts W.E.B. Du Bois Library is shown across from the campus pond. There have been renovations at the library, which now includes a cafe near the entrance and, on the lower level, an area called the Learning Commons with lounge chairs, computers, a writing center, study rooms and academic advising. -- PHOTOGRAPH BY NANCY PALMIERI

UMass fraternity charged after student got alcohol poisoning

How an Indonesian teenager survived 49 days drifting at sea

EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA - 5/21/2018: Students and friends still coming to the crash scene on West Street ( rte106) and Laurel St where 5 students, ( four dead, one injured ) were injured Saturday in an automobile accident. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METROI TOPIC 22stoughton

Stoughton teen arraigned for East Bridgewater crash that killed four of his friends September 25, 2018 | 3:52 PM

What happens to Mueller probe if Rosenstein loses his job? September 25, 2018 | 3:44 PM

Trump riding in sleeker version of 'Beast' presidential limo September 25, 2018 | 2:57 PM

Martha Hennessey

N.H. state senator shares why she didn’t report being assaulted by a Dartmouth classmate September 25, 2018 | 2:21 PM

US: Stoppage of US, Korea exercises cause readiness loss September 25, 2018 | 2:03 PM

Southern Command nominee defends Navy record September 25, 2018 | 1:20 PM

3 things to watch for from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday September 25, 2018 | 12:44 PM

Read the obituary for Michael Vigeant, 24, who passed away in a train surfing accident September 25, 2018 | 12:32 PM

The weed found by the Five Corners Center in Braintree Monday night.

Did you lose a gym bag 'containing a huge amount of cannabis'? It's waiting for you at the Braintree police station. September 25, 2018 | 11:59 AM

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 22: Customers shop at a Target store on August 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Target today reported a 6.4 percent jump in store traffic for the quarter, the biggest increase in at least a decade. The retailer also reported a 41 percent increase in online sales for the quarter. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

A mother was charged after leaving her infant son behind in a Target parking lot, police say September 25, 2018 | 11:38 AM

US puts sanctions on Venezuela first lady, other officials September 25, 2018 | 11:07 AM

The Latest: Trump affirms Thursday meeting with Rosenstein September 25, 2018 | 10:35 AM

The marijuana plants found by authorities at a California property where two men, including one from Massachusetts, were arrested in connection to an illegal commercial marijuana grow operation last week.

A Mass. man is facing charges in California after authorities found a marijuana grow operation on his property September 25, 2018 | 10:11 AM

Ulhas Kudva

‘He was a great family guy’: Westford community mourns death of father of two, who was struck and killed by a car while jogging September 25, 2018 | 9:44 AM

31-year-old woman dies in apparent drowning off Quincy September 25, 2018 | 9:25 AM

Allen Warner.

Man wanted in slaying of estranged wife apprehended September 25, 2018 | 9:08 AM

The Latest: McConnell confident on Kavanaugh confirmation September 25, 2018 | 7:40 AM

Trump says Dems using 'con game' to sink Kavanaugh court bid September 25, 2018 | 12:40 AM

In TV interview, Kavanaugh denies sexually assaulting anyone September 25, 2018 | 12:39 AM

Faced with second accuser, Republicans fight for Kavanaugh September 25, 2018 | 12:39 AM

Rosenstein's job to be topic of Thursday meeting with Trump September 25, 2018 | 12:37 AM

Maine man dies in 4-car crash on I-95 in New Hampshire September 24, 2018 | 10:58 PM

Woman is shot in Marshfield; police search for shooter September 24, 2018 | 7:20 PM

Republicans are digging in on Kavanaugh. Here's why. September 24, 2018 | 6:37 PM

A man spat in a pregnant woman’s face after she wouldn’t pay his MBTA fare, police say September 24, 2018 | 6:01 PM

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State issues alert after surge in Hepatitis A cases September 24, 2018 | 5:35 PM

Gritty

The Flyers are debuting their horrifying new mascot against the Bruins September 24, 2018 | 4:46 PM

19roadtrips - Ride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway for great mountain views. (Brenda Rudinsky/NHDTTD)

Connecticut man dies after fall down 250-foot waterfall in N.H. September 24, 2018 | 4:16 PM

One mariner killed, another injured in attack aboard a fishing vessel September 24, 2018 | 3:40 PM

Quincy, MA - 9/15/2018 - Senator Elizabeth Warren addresses the crowd during a town hall meeting at Quincy High School on Saturday, September 15, 2018. (Michael Swensen for The Boston Globe) Topic: (metro)

Elizabeth Warren wants Mass. residents to get out the vote in nearby out-of-state districts September 24, 2018 | 3:30 PM