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A $25,000 cocktail and what else to expect at the MGM Springfield casino opening next week

One of the seals

'A day or two might be an anomaly, but as it continues, it obviously becomes more concerning'

Signs posted after a shark attack at Long Nook Beach in Truro Wednesday.

Man bitten by shark off Cape Cod identified, still in serious condition

The Latest: Trump cancels military parade, 'maybe next year' August 17, 2018 | 8:16 AM

Next mission for women with military service: Run for office August 17, 2018 | 12:57 AM

After stumbles, Trump and McConnell forge bond for midterms August 17, 2018 | 12:42 AM

Access denied: Behind Trump's review of security clearances August 17, 2018 | 12:26 AM

Former US security leaders blast Trump for yanking clearance August 17, 2018 | 12:18 AM

President Trump says he has cancelled military parade August 17, 2018 | 12:12 AM

Trump team predicts an economic boom, defying most analysts August 17, 2018 | 12:05 AM

Stewart Weldon is led into Springfield District Court for arraignment on a new charge of kidnapping on Monday, June 4, 2018, in Springfield, Mass. The Massachusetts kidnapping suspect who lives in a home where three dead bodies have been found has returned to court to face an additional kidnapping charge. A not guilty plea was entered Monday.

Springfield man found with 3 bodies at home indicted on murder charges August 16, 2018 | 8:19 PM

The Latest: Pentagon puts off military parade until 2019 August 16, 2018 | 8:14 PM

Man suffers head injury while sailing off Nantucket August 16, 2018 | 8:07 PM

Marty Walsh at the Iowa Pork Tent at the Iowa State Fair.

Marty Walsh went to the Iowa State Fair, flipped some pork, and isn't running for president August 16, 2018 | 6:26 PM

Natick MA 7/8/18 US Senator Elizabeth Warren hosting a town hall meeting at Belkin Family Lookout Farm. (photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff)
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Elizabeth Warren's new bill has people talking. Here's what it would do. August 16, 2018 | 6:08 PM

Colorado husband arrested in deaths of pregnant wife, 2 little girls August 16, 2018 | 5:16 PM

Where White House touts a boom, most economists see a blip August 16, 2018 | 5:07 PM

Where White House touts a boom, most economists see a blip August 16, 2018 | 5:05 PM

Senate confirms more Trump judges August 16, 2018 | 5:03 PM

Pompeo forms Iran Action Group to run policy after nuke deal August 16, 2018 | 4:49 PM

US vows to work more closely with states to fight wildfires August 16, 2018 | 4:38 PM

Access denied: Behind Trump's review of security clearances August 16, 2018 | 4:29 PM

A pizza delivery in New Hampshire leads to a gruesome discovery August 16, 2018 | 4:22 PM

US Senate unanimously passes resolution affirming the press ‘is not the enemy of the people’ August 16, 2018 | 3:50 PM

Dems say they'll sue if they don't get Kavanaugh documents August 16, 2018 | 3:25 PM

Chase Farms.

Car crashes into Maine farm stand, critically injures woman August 16, 2018 | 3:20 PM

Pentagon delays Trump's military parade until at least 2019 August 16, 2018 | 3:15 PM

GOP divide emerges over Trump's Space Force August 16, 2018 | 3:14 PM

Century House Restaurant in Peabody.

Dishwasher pleads guilty to stabbing chef at Peabody restaurant August 16, 2018 | 3:14 PM

NeNe Judge

Motorcyclist subjected to rant by Dorchester man plans ‘Ride for Peace’ August 16, 2018 | 3:04 PM

New Haven Green, where 72 people overdosed Wednesday.

Overdose total hits 76 in Connecticut park near Yale August 16, 2018 | 2:38 PM

Giovanni's Pizza & Roast Beef in Peabody.

Family who owns Peabody restaurant avoid prison time for tax evasion August 16, 2018 | 2:26 PM

The Latest: Kudlow: Chinese economy is 'terrible' August 16, 2018 | 2:25 PM