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Tiny Vermont town mourns boys who died in fire

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship off Bayonne, New Jersey in 2014.

Cruise company bans passenger for life after she 'recklessly' stands on railing for a photo

An airline agent used access to the database to change flights at no cost for friends and family, officials say.

Airline gate agent pleads guilty in ticket exchange scheme

The Brown Fine Arts Center, Smith College.

Smith College votes in favor of fossil fuel divestment October 21, 2019 | 9:37 AM

Everett Turnpike, Nashua, N.H.

Police charge driver with DWI in fatal NH turnpike crash October 21, 2019 | 9:13 AM

Patrisha McLean before she spoke at a panel about domestic violence at the Holocaust and Human Rights Center in Augusta, Maine.

In Maine, a celebrity domestic violence case continues to send out ripples October 21, 2019 | 9:06 AM

A shooting occurred in the area of Manion Road and Westminster Street in Hyde Park Sunday, according to police.

One person taken to hospital after shooting in Hyde Park October 21, 2019 | 8:52 AM

Henry Ramirez, a member of Primera Iglesia Dallas, is consoled by his mother Maribel Morales as they survey severe damage to the church, where Ramirez plays drums and Morales attends, after a tornado tore through North Dallas.

Tornado rips through Dallas; 1 dead in Arkansas amid storms October 21, 2019 | 8:42 AM

BOSTON, MA - 10/05/2019 Starting this weekend, work crews began work on part of the MBTA’s Orange Line, which will be shut down for the next six weekends for repairs. Riders will be able to use shuttle buses between Sullivan and Haymarket stations as an alternative. Erin Clark for the Boston Globe

MBTA: Orange Line service halted between Sullivan and Tufts October 21, 2019 | 7:51 AM

US takes step to require DNA samples from asylum-seekers October 21, 2019 | 1:04 AM

Mulvaney getting second-guessed over his defense of Trump October 21, 2019 | 12:40 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump exaggerates scope of cease-fire deal October 21, 2019 | 12:35 AM

Melina Mara

After weeks of criticism, Warren says she will release a plan to pay for Medicare-for-all October 20, 2019 | 10:00 PM

Pelosi leads congressional delegation in Afghanistan visit October 20, 2019 | 9:57 PM

Gordon College in Wenham has received its biggest gift 130 years of existence: $75.5 million.

A $75.5 million gift could offer a new beginning for tiny Gordon College October 20, 2019 | 8:33 PM

Mulvaney's missteps draw scrutiny from Trump allies October 20, 2019 | 5:05 PM

Republicans to push for censure of Schiff in probe October 20, 2019 | 5:04 PM

Man killed in crash near New Hampshire toll plaza October 20, 2019 | 4:40 PM

1 killed, 2 hurt in 3-vehicle crash in the Berkshires October 20, 2019 | 4:10 PM

Wesleyan University students were hurt while canoeing on Amston Lake in Hebron.

3 college students hurt in Connecticut canoeing accident October 20, 2019 | 11:44 AM

Police responded to reports of the shooting in New Bedford’s North End at about 7 p.m. Saturday.

Teen killed, man injured in New Bedford shooting October 20, 2019 | 11:29 AM

A victim was found dead at a home in Groton.

Victim found dead in a Groton home October 20, 2019 | 11:19 AM

Suspect DNA is linked to two Bristol County rapes: one in Taunton 1997, and one in Easton in 1998.

Suspect in a pair of 1990s rapes in Bristol County held without bail October 20, 2019 | 11:00 AM

White House: Summit at Trump property would look 'lousy' October 20, 2019 | 9:33 AM

Frustrated US diplomats fight back in impeachment probe October 20, 2019 | 8:27 AM

Where you die can affect your chance of being an organ donor October 20, 2019 | 2:25 AM

Trump drops plan to host G-7 at Doral October 19, 2019 | 10:52 PM

Finance officials pledge to combat global economic slowdown October 19, 2019 | 3:41 PM

GOP congressman weighing impeachment won't seek new term October 19, 2019 | 2:31 PM

Correction: Trump-Perry story October 19, 2019 | 1:29 PM

Our Lady Immaculate Church in Athol.

Police arrest a man they say started a fire at an Athol church October 19, 2019 | 12:49 PM

Worcester woman arrested in connection with fatal stabbing.

Worcester woman charged in connection with fatal stabbing of a man October 19, 2019 | 9:50 AM

Analysis: Confronted by impeachment, Trump adds to the chaos October 19, 2019 | 9:37 AM