Biden, Harris sharply clash over race as candidates take forceful shots at front-runners during debate
I saw some of the Fox wrap-up when I woke up around 2 a.m., and saw Kamala really putting Joe on the spot with the scolding.
Once again, the Washington Post will tell you who the winners and losers were, while the Globe kept a scorecard and fact-checked the whole thing. The big story was there were more fireworks than the first Democratic debate, and the Globe spent more print covering a guy who wasn't on stage while Trump tweeted away.
Lisa Wieland will serve as Massport’s new chief executive
At $360,000 dollars, and perhaps that portends the 2020 result, 'eh?
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Supreme court leaves citizenship question on census in doubt
The Globe tells you why you should care about the Supreme Court’s blow to voters’ rights that is good for red states.
More arrests, drug abuse detailed for man charged in N.H. crash that killed 7
One was out in Ohio in 2014.
‘Put the gun down!’ Witness describes seeing deadly police shooting
Gee, the DCF and the cop shooting in Dorchester made the front page today.
Could the Globe possibly have been one of the 27 souls that looked at yesterday's blog?
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My page A2 National lead:
Why E. Jean Carroll spoke up about Trump
The co-lead right below it:
In defeat, Pelosi agrees to pass Senate border bill without House conditions
The briefs from left to right:
Turnout surged in 2018 as voters embraced expanded voting options, survey finds
All the better to fraud you with.
Alabama woman who lost pregnancy in shooting is charged in fetus’s death
Vaccine no match against flu bug that popped up near end
But $till roll up your $leeve anyway.
Remains of Nebraska twins killed at Pearl Harbor identified
A LIHOP followed by a World War.
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That theme continues as I flip to the page A4 lead:
Heading to G20, Trump once again assails America’s friends
He insulted the host Japan in what has to be termed a class move, then went on shake Germany and hypocritically criticize India.
The co-lead below and to the right:
Trump seeks fresh start with Putin at G20 summit in Japan
Forget it.
The briefs from left to right:
China fighters buzz Canada warship in East China Sea
What is a Canadian warship doing in the East China Sea?
Hong Kong protesters push ahead as territory’s leader unseen
Angela Merkel is seen shaking again, but spokesman insists she’s fine
It was the dressing down by Trump that did it.
Germany sees big increase in anti-Semitic acts of violence
A certain set of chosen people are shaking over that.
A5:
Drowning in Rio Grande highlights desperation and dangers of migrant journey
The Globe seemed to back off the agenda-pushing today, other than a bunch of letters.
Australian student is missing in North Korea, his family says
What perfect timing!
As US-China relations tumble, Beijing unleashes fury at one target: Pompeo
I'll bet they miss Tillerson.
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And speak of the devil:
Tillerson says Kushner left him in the dark on conversations with foreign nations
That infighting and chaos was located on page A7, we already knew he was running the whole shmear, and when are the Democrats going to investigate him?
Maybe they will ask Mueller, and if they do will pre$$ report?
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Incoming Boston superintendent announces leadership team
Dr. Gerry Doyle healed more than bodies. He healed souls
Three women settle medical malpractice lawsuits against prominent psychiatrist Keith Ablow
He owns it now, and I'll bet he loses some weight after all this.
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They loved once in silence; now, they celebrate their 50th anniversary
Sixth North Atlantic right whale found dead in Canadian waters
At least they freed the entangled humpback off Chatham.
B2:
Why Mass.’s role in the suffrage movement is often overlooked
Video of blind woman singing ‘Part of Your World’ at LGBTQ event in Fitchburg astounds audience
I'm astounded at the non-stop agenda-pushing every day.
Now briefly:
Maine governor signs rules to finally allow pot sales
Air Quality Permit For Weymouth Compressor Should Move Ahead, State Official Says
The official that made the decision was DEP hearing officer Jane Rothchild
White supremacists spread propaganda at seven Mass. colleges this year, data indicate
Truck overturns in Maine, spilling thousands of gallons of milk
That's a lot to cry over, and I sure hope the driver wasn't stoned.
B3:
Two more guilty pleas are entered in the college admissions scandal
Kevin Spacey now facing civil lawsuit for alleged groping in Nantucket bar
Chinatown has worst air quality in Massachusetts, report says
Just wait for the wind to blow.
B4:
State Senate to launch probe into Brockton lawmaker following OUI plea deal
His career could be history.
B5:
Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Dorchester sisters
That article was a middle of page 3 x 2.
This next article did not appear in print:
BU launches CTE study of former female soccer players
Printed Globe must have forgot.
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B6:
Race to the finish, and maybe a new start
3 years after bitter fight, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and nurses union approve new contract
Calif. man accused of tricking Mass. firm in export scam
B7:
The talking points are:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises $115m
State Street to pay more than $88m to settle charges of overcharging clients
The firm habitually overcharged clients between 1998 and 2015, thus Obama and Dodd-Frank didn't change $h!t!
Amazon to expand package pickup locations to Rite Aid stores
US economy grew at 3.1 percent in first quarter
Facebook to clarify how it makes money from selling user information
Rates continue to fall
Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe
As they are making healthy profits.
Must be because no one is buying any cars:
Average age of cars and trucks in US hits a record 11.8 years
Seems to be a juxtaposition if the economy is allegedly doing so well, doesn't it?
Pepsi to experiment with Aquafina water in cans
It's because the whales keep eating the plastic.
Starbucks struggles in the UK
It's because they don't use plastic cups.
B8:
The web version didn't give me a stock report.
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Time to drop some names from the B10 back page:
David E. Kelley’s ‘Lincoln Lawyer’ TV series in the works at CBS
Watch the first trailer for the new ‘Charlie’s Angels’ movie
TLC to air exclusive footage from JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s wedding
A pair of victims of the Clintons because JFK Jr. would have won that race.
Top restaurateur Thomas Keller cleared in pregnancy discrimination trial
A tie on ‘Jeopardy!’ last night surprised even Alex Trebek
Britney Spears’ conservatorship sues blogger for defamation
Then he's done.