Biden tightens some gun controls, says much more needed
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, in his first gun control measures since taking office, announced a half-dozen executive actions Thursday aimed at addressing a proliferation ofRead More
Ex-Northeastern University track coach accused of tricking female athletes into sending him nude photos
A former Northeastern University track and field coach was arrested Wednesday in connection with a scheme to trick female student-athletes into sending him nude photosRead More
Northeastern University to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students this fall
Northeastern University announced Tuesday that all students returning to campus in the fall will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the firstRead More
New Boston tourism campaign promotes diversity in the city
A city-funded tourism ad campaign is looking to promote an “All Inclusive Boston” and focus on diversity in the city. The campaign, which has theRead More
Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Capitol Police officer was killed Friday after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S.Read More
Businesses near Fenway Park see boost as Red Sox fans flock for Opening Day
The smell of sausage and peppers is filling the air around Fenway Park as roughly 4,500 fans get ready to watch the Boston Red SoxRead More
Ongoing trial shows Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine remains highly effective after 6 months
(CNN) — The ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine confirms its protection lasts at least six months after the second dose, theRead More
Baker: Mass. receiving more than 100K doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week
Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday that Massachusetts will be receiving more than 100,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine next week. The stateRead More
Feds look to Boston as model for in-person learning
Mayor Kim Janey and Boston education officials promoted in-person learning as the U.S. secretary of education visited schools Tuesday as part of a push toRead More
Jurors shown video at ex-officer’s trial in Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The video of George Floyd gasping for breath was essentially Exhibit A as the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee on theRead More