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In the Democratic primary for the Hampden District state Senate seat, longtime incumbent James Welch is facing off against former Springfield City…

Criminal charges against a chemical company that flooded during Hurricane Harvey are raising two big questions: When is pollution an accident? And when is it a crime?

The Justice Department is backing a lawsuit that charges Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi about his first year with the company. Khosrowshahi had previously been with Expedia, but left to go to Uber during a time of turmoil.

More than 6,000 Salvadorans living in Massachusetts with temporary immigration status face potential deportation next year from the U.S.

An independent candidate for Connecticut governor who has petitioned his way on to the November ballot wants to be included in the state’s gubernatorial...

The Queen of Soul returned to her hometown church today — New Bethel Baptist in Detroit. She lay in repose as fans lined up to offer tribute.

A new study offers a novel way to measure how many children have really died as a result of conflict in Africa.

In an Aug. 16 editorial, The Boston Globe said the president's "assault on the free press ... has dangerous consequences." Later that day a man allegedly threatened to shoot Globe workers in the head.

The $800,000 lawsuit contends that Ryan Coleman, 34, was required to attend weekly meetings against his wishes. The company said the requirement was not illegal and employees were paid to attend.