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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

UMass fraternity charged after student got alcohol poisoning

How an Indonesian teenager survived 49 days drifting at sea

17-year-old Haverhill girl dies in crash September 26, 2018 | 11:16 AM

What the 4 affidavits supporting Kavanaugh accuser say September 26, 2018 | 11:14 AM

Mass. man pleads guilty to raping teen girl September 26, 2018 | 11:02 AM

Manchester, NH -- 11/06/12 -- Edna Flanagan (left), 96, and Esther Theodore, 88, cast their ballots in the ballot box at Memorial High School in Manchester, New Hampshire on November 6, 2012. (Kayana Szymczak for the Boston Globe)

Third person charged in New Hampshire with double voting September 26, 2018 | 10:58 AM

Trump voices frustration over Senate delays for Kavanaugh September 26, 2018 | 10:58 AM

The Latest: Amazon exec warns of Calif. privacy approach September 26, 2018 | 10:46 AM

Youssef Eddafali at the Cambridge hangout spot called the Riv.

'The truth is, Jahar and I had a lot in common. Until we didn’t.' September 26, 2018 | 9:32 AM

The Latest: Trump would prefer faster Kavanaugh confirmation September 26, 2018 | 7:57 AM

The Latest: Markets cautious ahead of Fed rate decision September 26, 2018 | 4:55 AM

Fed poised to raise rates for third time this year September 26, 2018 | 4:49 AM

Fed seems poised to raise rates for a 3rd time this year September 26, 2018 | 3:28 AM

Senate panel opens hearing on crafting US privacy law September 26, 2018 | 3:00 AM

With Kavanaugh nomination, Trump faces #MeToo September 26, 2018 | 12:40 AM

Are they ready? Kavanaugh, Ford prep for high-stakes hearing September 26, 2018 | 12:39 AM

Border Patrol's first female chief hopes to inspire women September 26, 2018 | 12:38 AM

AP Was There: The Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill hearings September 26, 2018 | 12:36 AM

Ford's lawyers submit 4 affidavits backing up assault story September 26, 2018 | 12:27 AM

If Rosenstein leaves Justice Department, what happens next? September 26, 2018 | 12:23 AM

Former Brookline police officer reaches $150,000 settlement with town September 25, 2018 | 10:21 PM

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016 file photo, a Delta Air Lines jet sits at a gate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. Delta Air Lines says it has canceled about 3,000 flights this week as it continues to struggle in the aftermath of a storm that hit its hub airport in Atlanta. The thunder storm hit Wednesday, April 5, 2017, but canceled flights and long lines in Atlanta persisted into Friday. Tracking service FlightAware.com says Delta had canceled more than 400 flights by midday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Delta fixes 'technology issue,' flights no longer grounded September 25, 2018 | 9:16 PM

Necco candy equipment is to be sold off, sounding another death knell of a Boston institution September 25, 2018 | 8:53 PM

Maine lobster boat captain pleads guilty to causing 2 deaths September 25, 2018 | 7:23 PM

Mattis: Jury is out on women succeeding in combat jobs September 25, 2018 | 7:04 PM

Boston Philharmonic employee arrested on child porn charges September 25, 2018 | 6:58 PM

US attorneys general discuss social media privacy concerns September 25, 2018 | 6:48 PM

Here's who will serve the rest of District Attorney Dan Conley's term September 25, 2018 | 5:06 PM

The Virginia-based fishing vessel Captain Billy Haver is docked, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at the U.S. Coast Guard Station, in Boston. The U.S. attorney's office for Boston said in a statement that crew member Franklin Freddy Meave Vazquez, 27, was charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with an attack Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 on the fishing vessel while it was underway about 55 miles off Nantucket, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Man charged with murder following deadly attack aboard fishing vessel at sea September 25, 2018 | 4:50 PM

US-China tensions spilling over into the military arena September 25, 2018 | 4:10 PM

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