World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities
Dubbed the “Sommermärchen,” or “Summer Fairy Tale,” the 2006 World Cup in Germany was a widely praised showcase for a modern, unified nation that was welcoming toRead More
Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans
Federal judges on Tuesday temporarily blocked Alabama’s plan to use a new congressional map that could give Republicans an advantage in a key U.S. House race inRead More
Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump’s power
PLANO, Texas (AP) — Texans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s runoff election, bringing to a close the extended, bitter and expensive primary whereRead More
Iran condemns US strikes as a show of ‘bad faith’ and warns of consequences
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Tuesday denounced U.S. strikes a day earlier as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continue towardRead More
Oil giant BP ousts chairman over ‘conduct’
BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.” The departure was abrupt and unexpected,Read More
Trump will see doctors for his annual physical. What the public finds out is up to him
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is scheduled to get a medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny after he has worked to dismiss concerns over hisRead More
A hunger strike at an ICE facility in New Jersey has spurred protests
(CNN) — A chaotic scene erupted early Monday outside a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey, which has been the site of protests, arrests of lawmakers andRead More
Suspect in Dorchester street shootout expected in court
A man police say was involved in a street shootout in Dorchester is set to appear in court Tuesday. Chivaugn Neetle, 21, was arrested andRead More
Fire at home in North Reading
A fire tore through the back of a home in North Reading Monday night. Firefighters said when tehy arrived around midnight flames were shooting fromRead More
‘The one that everyone looked to’: Kilduff remembered for support of fellow firefighters
A leader at an organization Robert ‘BK’ Kilduff was involved in is remembering the fallen firefighter. Jason Burns, executive director of the Last Call Foundation,Read More