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Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse.

Amid college inquiry, congressional challenger Morse says he had 'consensual' relationships with students

Dr. Ashish Jha appeared on Good Morning America on Monday.

Harvard's Dr. Ashish Jha: 'We may find ourselves looking at a lockdown'

Why America’s window of opportunity to beat back COVID-19 is closing

A sign at Sandy Neck Beach in West Barnstable informs beachgoers of coronavirus rules.

BEACH RESTRICTIONS

More Cape towns imposing tougher restrictions to limit beach crowds August 11, 2020 | 8:31 AM

James Mahoney.

James Mahoney, senior Bank of America executive, dies at 67 August 11, 2020 | 8:11 AM

The International Fund for Animal Welfare said some 45 dolphins were found stranded by harbor officials in Wellfleet on Sunday morning.

Volunteers rescue dozens of dolphins stranded on Wellfleet beach August 11, 2020 | 7:48 AM

Chicago Violence

Hundreds ransack downtown Chicago businesses after shooting August 10, 2020 | 9:05 PM

Ned Lamont

Connecticut issues first $1,000 fines to travel violators August 10, 2020 | 8:08 PM

In virus talks, Pelosi holds firm; Mnuchin wants a deal August 10, 2020 | 5:41 PM

BOSTON, MA: August 7, 2020: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker gives an update on COVID-19 cases in the state during a press conference held at the Massachusetts State House in Boston, Massachusetts. (Nicolaus Czarnecki/Pool)

Charlie Baker's new gathering rules take effect Tuesday. Here's what is changing. August 10, 2020 | 5:17 PM

Boston, MA - 7/8/2020: Melissa Leaston of Whittier Street Health Center uses a nasal swab to collect a specimen outside the Catherine Hardaway Residences in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, MA on July 08, 2020. A full day of free community-based testing took place at Central Boston Elder Services and its Catherine Hardaway Residences for the elderly and people with disabilities in the Roxbury. CBES and partner Whittier Street Health Center provided this opportunity to all members of the community who wish to be tested. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) coronavirus Covid-19

Mass. reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 214 new cases August 10, 2020 | 4:09 PM

A photo provided to The New York Times shows David Haas performing at his “I Will Bring You Home” concert in Dayton, Ohio, in March of 2019.

COMPOSER ACCUSED

Catholic churches, including in Boston, drop hymns after accusations against composer August 10, 2020 | 2:52 PM

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on CNBC

'They’re coming after our citizens': N.H. governor blasts Massachusetts effort to tax telecommuters during pandemic August 10, 2020 | 2:36 PM

In this photo posted on Twitter, students crowd a hallway, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at North Paulding High School in Dallas, Ga. The 30,000-student suburban Paulding County school district in suburban Atlanta resumed classes Monday with 70% of students returning for in-person classes five days a week, days after the principal at North Paulding announced some members of the football team had tested positive for COVID-19. The district says it is encouraging mask use, but isn't requiring it. (Twitter via AP)

Children and the coronavirus: As schools reopen, much remains unknown August 10, 2020 | 1:47 PM

Somerville Detective Mario Oliveira in 2017.

'Get out and do the job of the officer, and then you can tell them, hey, we recommend you do this' August 10, 2020 | 1:36 PM

A courtroom sketch shows Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Feds seek more time to mull Boston Marathon bomber ruling August 10, 2020 | 1:23 PM

Pedestrian struck and killed on Mass. Pike August 10, 2020 | 1:12 PM

Man killed, 5 injured in boating collision in Maine August 10, 2020 | 1:08 PM

2 drown in separate incidents in Massachusetts August 10, 2020 | 12:58 PM

SOMERVILLE MA - 5/04/2020: WALK UP TESTING, a hospital staff member with a swab at the Cambridge Alliance Hospital in Somerville during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC:stand alone photo

Everett, Revere ramp up efforts to control COVID-19 spread August 10, 2020 | 12:45 PM

Baltimore City Fire Department carries a person out from the debris after an explosion in Baltimore on Monday, Aug. 10.

BALTIMORE EXPLOSION

UPDATE: 1 dead, 4 rescued after gas explosion levels Baltimore homes August 10, 2020 | 12:15 PM

First responders met Stoneham Police Officer Joe Ponzo at a dock to help transport a pilot who crashed into Lake Winnipesaukee Sunday afternoon.

Lake Winnipesaukee

Off-duty Stoneham police officer helps rescue pilot after glider plane crashes into Lake Winnipesaukee August 10, 2020 | 11:12 AM

RODE Architects

PINE STREET INN

Neighbor sues to block Pine Street Inn project in Jamaica Plain August 10, 2020 | 10:51 AM

Whale: It's what's for dinner.

Watch: White shark feasts on dead whale off of Nantucket August 10, 2020 | 9:48 AM

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SOCIAL DISTANCING

These human-sized leaves were spray-painted on Boston Common to encourage social distancing August 10, 2020 | 8:33 AM

Virus Outbreak School Photos.

9 people test positive for coronavirus at Georgia school where photos of packed hallways went viral August 9, 2020 | 7:19 PM

Somerville, MA - 7/22/20 - A health care worker waves to a patient who arrived for a COVID test at Assembly Square. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

Mass. reports 14 new COVID-19 deaths, 286 new cases August 9, 2020 | 4:03 PM

US Attorney Andrew Lelling speaks to reporters at Moakley Courthouse.

DOJ grants more than $370,000 to YWCA of Central Mass. to provide housing for human trafficking victims August 9, 2020 | 2:58 PM

Courtesy of Netflix

Happily, we haven’t seen the last of ‘Tuca & Bertie’ August 9, 2020 | 2:18 PM

House fire in Shrewsbury displaces family of 4 August 9, 2020 | 1:32 PM

Connecticut primary seen as Election Day rehearsal August 9, 2020 | 1:17 PM

In this Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2019 file photo, a shark warning sign warns visitors at Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Mass.

Cape Shark Sightings

Wellfleet beach closes twice after great white shark sightings August 9, 2020 | 12:53 PM

Students working on laptops in casual clothing.

No pajama pants allowed while learning from home, district says August 9, 2020 | 12:34 PM