Vermont child welfare agency seeks to dismiss lawsuit alleging it tracked pregnant women

CONCORD, N.H. — Vermont’s child welfare agency has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging…

Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump’s government cuts and Democrats’ resistance

WASHINGTON — As congressional lawmakers scramble to respond to President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal…

Kitty Dukakis, wife of former governor and presidential candidate, dies at 88

BROOKLINE, Mass. — Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael…

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions

The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 15-22-31-52-57, Mega Ball:…

US decision to limit Canadian access to border-straddling library prompts outpouring of emotion

STANSTEAD, Quebec — For more than 100 years, people in Stanstead, Quebec have been able to…

American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says

WASHINGTON — An American man who was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through…

St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrates Boston heritage in America’s most Irish big city

It’s that time of year again when more than a million green-clad revelers fill the streets…

Republicans are marching ahead with a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition

WASHINGTON — Republicans will face a critical test of their unity when a spending bill that…

Police investigate nighttime gunshots that shattered windows at Tesla dealership

PORTLAND, Ore. — Police in Oregon said Thursday they are working with the FBI to investigate…

At meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy will seek security assurances against Russia

WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s leader will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday at a…