No new settlement yet of opioid claims against Purdue Pharma
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and a group of states have not been able to agree on a multibillion-dollar settlement of lawsuits over the drug’s roleRead More
A shorter work week, cash to invest: Companies add perks to attract workers
(CNN) — It’s a job seekers’ market, and employers are stepping up their benefits in a bid to attract and retain workers. People are walking away from theirRead More
Man accused of fatally shooting younger brother days after being released from jail
(WHDH) — A man was arrested last week after authorities say he fatally shot his younger brother just days after being released from jail. DanielRead More
Crews search for missing cruise traveler in Gulf of Mexico
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a cruise ship passenger who is missing in the Gulf of Mexico. Coast GuardRead More
Tesla faces another US investigation: Unexpected braking
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators have launched another investigation of Tesla, this time tied to complaints that its cars can stop on roadsRead More
Mass. firefighters sue companies over use of ‘forever chemicals’
BOSTON (AP) — Fifteen retired and active-duty firefighters from Massachusetts say in a federal lawsuit filed against two dozen companies that so-called forever chemicals inRead More
Trudeau says protests must end, truckers brace for crackdown
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Police poured into downtown Ottawa on Thursday in what truckers feared was a prelude to a crackdown on their nearly three-week,Read More
Oldest New England Patriots fan dies at 106
MEXICO, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman recognized by the New England Patriots as their oldest fan has died at age 106. Myrtle Milledge, ofRead More
Woman facing child abuse charges for allegedly giving 14-year-old son meth
(WHDH) — Police arrested a Florida woman Saturday after she allegedly gave her 14-year-old son meth. Cheryl Ann Asiq, 38, gave the teen meth onRead More
Investigators: Official wore fake pregnant stomach in paid leave scheme
(WHDH) — A former official at a rehabilitation agency in Georgia was recently indicted after an investigation revealed that she allegedly wore a fake pregnantRead More