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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

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With newfound aggressiveness, GOP ramps up Kavanaugh fight 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

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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

Employers giving paid leave getting tax credits in new law September 24, 2018 | 3:27 PM

Boston, MA - 9/23/2018 - Boston police special operations truck and officers, on West Springfield st. The scene of a police officer shot. Suspect barricaded. 89 West Springfield st South End neighborhood of Boston (John Cetrino for The Boston Globe)

What we know about the shooting of a Boston police officer in the South End September 24, 2018 | 2:46 PM

ATV crash in Massachusetts leaves one teenager dead, another injured September 24, 2018 | 2:09 PM

Fed's 3rd hike this year expected despite rising trade risks September 24, 2018 | 12:15 PM

Rosenstein still has his job _ at least till Trump showdown September 24, 2018 | 11:06 AM

Trump: No statehood for Puerto Rico with critics in office September 24, 2018 | 10:40 AM

Stow man dies after medical issue causes Northborough crash, police say September 24, 2018 | 10:28 AM

19-year-old woman dies in I-495 crash early Sunday morning September 24, 2018 | 10:10 AM

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A Mass. woman was bitten by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas September 24, 2018 | 9:55 AM

The Latest: Trump says Democrats trying to destroy Kavanaugh September 24, 2018 | 7:49 AM

Trump leads aggressive, all-out GOP drive to save Kavanaugh September 24, 2018 | 2:37 AM

Inside Democrats' struggle with the Kavanaugh accusation September 24, 2018 | 2:10 AM

Congress set to keep gov't open, delay action on border wall September 24, 2018 | 1:29 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump wrong on judges, 'plummeting' poverty September 24, 2018 | 1:26 AM

Some farmers worry Trump's bailout checks won't be enough September 24, 2018 | 1:18 AM

Congress considering nearly $1.7B Florence relief package September 23, 2018 | 3:00 PM

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Sex trafficking trial expected to get underway in Mass. September 23, 2018 | 2:23 PM