Boston

Illegal Immigrants 11 hours ago

Boston says it's overrun by illegal immigrants, plans to place them in veterans housing

Boston is preparing to open another site to house migrants as Massachusetts struggles to deal with the influx from the southern border.

College 14 hours ago

Harvard sees dip in applications following antisemitism, plagiarism controversies

Harvard University saw a small decline in total applications for admission in comparison to recent years, according to data provided Thursday by the Ivy League institution.

EDUCATION 1 day ago

Harvard apologizes for, removes creepy book binding made of human skin: 'Past failures'

Harvard University removed a book binding made of human skin from a 19th century book in its libraries, citing ethical concerns and "past failures."

Boston 5 days ago

Boston activists seeking $15B in reparations, call on 'White churches' to commit to extending wealth

The Boston Task Force on Reparations called on "White Churches" to extend their wealth and help support efforts of paying back the Black community for slavery.

Boston March 21

Boston Marathon bomber’s case thrown back to lower court for probe of ‘juror bias’

A federal appeals court has ordered the case of the Boston Marathon bomber to be returned to a lower court to probe for juror bias.

Massachusetts March 21

Massachusetts Senate passes bill criminalizing 'revenge porn'

A Massachusetts bill criminalizing the nonconsensual dissemination of intimate images and videos has been approved by the state Senate.

Massachusetts March 19

Massachusetts Gov Healey's 'things will happen' comment on migrant rape case spills into NH gov race

New Hampshire candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte called on her Democrat opponent to "denounce" Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey's comments about a child rape case.

LIFESTYLE March 17

On this day in history, March 17, 1776, British troops flee Boston after dramatic 11-month siege by militia

Nearly 10,000 British troops with loyalists in tow fled Boston in disgrace on this day in history, March 17, 1776. It is celebrated as Evacuation Day in Boston, Massachusetts.

Holiday March 15

Popular St Patrick's Day parades around United States

One popular activity to do on St. Patrick's Day is attending a festive parade. New York, Chicago, Cleveland and more cities hold some of the biggest parades in the country.

LIFESTYLE March 10

On this day in history, March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell makes first telephone call from Boston lab

Alexander Graham Bell made the first phone call, telling his assistant, "Mr. Watson – come here – I want to see you," on this day in history, March 10, 1876.