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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

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

Caught up in Trump impeachment, US diplomats fight back 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

The Boston Public Library is one of Boston's most historic institutions.

Boston Public Library holds wedding giveaway October 19, 2019 | 9:13 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's Syrian mission-accomplished moment October 19, 2019 | 8:47 AM

The house where Jolly Joseph lived with Roy Thomas, a husband she is now accused of poisoning, in Koodathayai, a small town in the Indian state of Kerala.

Police say cyanide soup and 6 deaths point to a serial killer in India October 19, 2019 | 8:42 AM

DASANI® takes steps to reduce plastic waste through increased use of recycled materials.

Aluminum is replacing plastic as the greenest bottle October 19, 2019 | 8:12 AM

Trump outstripping Obama on pace of executive orders October 19, 2019 | 12:53 AM

Trump touts Turkey cease-fire, even as it appears shaky October 19, 2019 | 12:44 AM

Shifting explanations from White House alarm some in GOP October 19, 2019 | 12:40 AM

Actor Sam Waterston is arrested by U.S. Capitol Police officers during a climate protest rally on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 18.

Cambridge native Sam Waterston arrested with Jane Fonda at D.C. climate change protest October 18, 2019 | 10:51 PM

Splashing the pot

Encore Boston Harbor poker room evacuated following water leak October 18, 2019 | 9:43 PM