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A federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Massachusetts voter data
The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston marks at least the fifth time a judge has rejected similar attempts by the Justice Department. The judge found...
Rhode Island challenger ensures U.S. will have a boat at next year's America's Cup
American Racing Challenger Team USA representing Sail Newport in Rhode Island was announced as an official challenger Wednesday for the 2027 regatta scheduled off Naples. It will be led by...
Boston-based Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment for charitable giving
Those poised to benefit most from Liberty Mutual Foundation's endowment are Boston-area nonprofits addressing its focus on housing stability, workforce development and climate resiliency.
Cape Air flight returns to Nantucket after part of cabin door opens midair
The flight had departed from Nantucket Memorial Airport on Monday when the upper portion of the main cabin door opened, the airline said. The crew returned the plane to the...
Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules
A U.S. judge says a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. The case stems...
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Prediction market stops taking bets on search for missing U.S. military service member after Rep. Moulton's criticism
Polymarket disclosed it blocked the wagering on the search for the missing military member about two hours after U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton posted a note of outrage on social media.
Mass. native Alex Karaban started his UConn career with 2 NCAA titles. He'll close with a chance at a 3rd
UConn redshirt senior Alex Karaban has a chance to join a select list of players to win three NCAA championships. The 6-foot-8 forward from Massachusetts was part of the Huskies'...
How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign
Democrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message.
Pope Leo XIV urges peace in first Easter Mass, skips naming conflicts in Urbi et Orbi
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide. He departed from tradition by not...
It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby
The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it's record-breaking time. The three Americans and one Canadian are chasing after...