The longest recorded government shutdown in U.S. history ended late Nov. 12 when President Donald Trump signed the newly agreed upon spending bill.   Lasting 43 days, the shutdown came as a result...

What does it mean to be American? For many, it means freedom.  In the United States, the First Amendment outlines five freedoms — religion, speech, press, assembly and protest. These freedoms have...

Pope Francis, first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff, dies at 88 Church bells tolled across the world to mourn the life of Pope Francis, who died at 88 in Rome April 21, one day after Easter Sunday....

Star-studded space crew reaches new heights in Blue Origin adventure An all-female space exhibition launched by Blue Origin had a safe take-off and landing April 14, all in 10 minutes and 21 seconds. The...

Wu announces re-election campaign in Boston Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced her bid for re-election April 5 at an event to kick off the campaign.  Wu has been outspoken about advocating for Boston...

Tufts PhD student detained by ICE held in Louisiana Rümeymsa Öztürk was detained by six masked, unmarked immigration enforcement officers in Somerville around 5 p.m. March 25.  The 30-year-old...

Cambridge City Councilor named in high-end brothel case, vows to remain in position A brothel ring being operated in luxury apartments in Cambridge-area neighborhoods and through Washington, D.C. has...

Judge gives Musk, DOGE go-ahead to continue work Since President Donald Trump has taken office for his second term, Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have played a major role in Trump’s...

Patriots owner's son Josh Kraft announces candidacy for Boston mayor Mayor Michelle Wu now has at least one challenger in her bid for reelection, with a recognizable name for many Bostonians: Josh Kraft,...

Tens of thousands of people traveled to Washington, D.C. to celebrate President Donald J. Trump's second inauguration Jan. 20. In the days leading up to Inauguration Day, weather forecasts showed an...

Ongoing drought increases fire risk across Massachusetts, wildfires blaze Massachusetts has remained in a critical drought for three months, causing wildfires across the state, straining firefighters...

Galvin launches investigation into Boston ballot shortage Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin opened an investigation into the Boston Election Commission after polling stations across the...