An experimental weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co. helped patients lose weight with few side effects, according to the summary of a small study that suggests the company has another foothold in the obesity market.

State Rep. Melissa Hortman, the Houses Democratic leader and former speaker, was shot to death early Saturday.

The Boston City Council passed a resolution calling for the Wu administration to establish a Blue Ribbon Commission to address downtown office vacancies that have one watchdog warning of a nearly $2 billion budget shortfall in five years.

BUZZARDS BAY An explosive first half helped guide Scituate to a 9-4 victory over Falmouth to win the Division 3 boys lacrosse state championship. The Sailors jumped out to a 7-2 lead at the half despite the two sides splitting possession close to evenly. The difference was execution, as Falmouth struggled to solve Sailors goalkeeper […]

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and other elected officials from the Bay State say they are horrified by the brazen shootings that left one Minnesota lawmaker dead and another injured.

Senate President Karen Spilka wants her chamber to approve a statewide ban on cellphones in Massachusetts public schools.

Do you suppose Stevie Flemmi watched any of his old nemesis Hank Brennans latest courtroom humiliations at the Karen Read trial in Dedham last week?

With contract in hand, Victor Soderstrom can now battle for a roster spot in training camp

A second legislator was also wounded on Saturday in attacks.

Iran retaliated by launching waves of drones and ballistic missiles at Israel

The triumphs and frictions of todays United States are on vivid display.

The Marines have landed.

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton is leaving the rest of the Massachusetts Democratic delegation in the dust when it comes to cozying up to the camera. He seems to be trying to put his ill-fated presidential run behind him by repeatedly running to CNN or public radio.

A new star has been born: California Senator Alex Padilla.

The parade reflects global traditions that serve a range of political and cultural purposes.

With rain expected, there is a chance the parade could be interrupted by thunderstorms.

Boston can boast plenty of legends in sports, music, politics, and theater. But fashion? That hasnt always been a huge one for the city with only a few exceptions. And one of those exceptions is David Josef.

President Bill Clinton announced his nomination of Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Deportation officers say officials at Newton District Court blocked them from accessing a lock-up to detain an illegal immigrant who ended up slipping out of the buildings back door, avoiding apprehension.

The number of unanimous decisions has been on the rise, undermining the thesis that the GOP-appointed justices are an existential threat to democracy, as The New Yorker put it last year.

Think of the deductibility of SALT as a subsidy for big government at the state and local levels. It helps mayors and governors sell higher state and local taxes.

Ask yourself: How do my position and actions regarding LGBTQ+ issues reflect the Great Commandment to love God with all my heart, soul, and mind, and to love my neighbor as myself?

For reasons I could never understand, she didn't enjoy my children when they were growing up and didn't connect deeply with them. She once commented to me that she was bored with women her age because they were "obsessed" with their grandchildren.

SCORES   BASEBALL DIVISION 1 STATE FINAL Friday Chelmsford 8, Braintree 2 (9 inn.) DIVISION 2 STATE FINAL Saturday at Polar Park No. 4 Walpole (14-9) vs. No. 2 Reading (21-3), 6 DIVISION 3 STATE FINAL Friday North Reading 10, Arlington Catholic 3 DIVISION 4 FINAL Saturday at Polar Park No. […]

WORCESTER Just like it did throughout its magical run to Polar Park, the Chelmsford High baseball team found a way. The Lions delivered multiple winning recipes en route to the Division 1 state championship game on Friday. Be it a 12-run offensive explosion over the highly regarded Bishop Feehan or a two-run defensive duel […]