Massachusetts - Page 14

September 17

Celebratory, dismissive reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death putting educators under scrutiny

Education officials condemn inappropriate responses from teachers following Charlie Kirk's assassination, with several educators placed on leave pending reviews.

September 17

Passenger jet aborts Boston takeoff after flame and smoke spew from engine

A Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport on Sept. 16 after flames were seen shooting from its engine.

September 12

Brian Walshe assaulted in Massachusetts jail with makeshift weapon ahead of murder trial for wife's death

Massachusetts man Brian Walshe, charged with dismembering his wife Ana Walshe, was attacked with a makeshift weapon at Norfolk County jail on Thursday night.

September 9

Mayor of sanctuary city advances to November election amid ICE crackdown resistance

Democratic mayor Michelle Wu advances to Boston's November election amid ICE operation targeting Massachusetts and ongoing sanctuary policy disputes.

September 9

Father of 3 shot dead confronting suspected graffiti vandal, weeks before wedding: officials

A father of three who was scheduled to get married later this month was fatally shot after confronting a man he accused of spray-painting graffiti.

September 9

Massive ICE operation in blue city racks up rape and drug trafficking arrests: 'Harbor criminals'

Boston becomes focus of Trump administration deportation efforts as ICE clashes with Mayor Michelle Wu over sanctuary policies ahead of preliminary mayoral elections.

September 9

Voters in sanctuary city make decision on mayor amid ICE crackdown resistance

Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu defends Boston Trust Act against federal immigration enforcement during Tuesday's preliminary mayoral election.

September 6

DC police release name of third suspect in Capitol Hill intern murder, offer $50K reward

Police offer $50,000 reward for information on Naqwan Antonio Lucas, 18, wanted for the fatal shooting of a Capitol Hill intern in Washington D.C.

September 6

Fewer Harvard faculty members identifying as liberal, although staff still strongly left-leaning: Survey

A new Harvard Crimson survey showed the Faculty of Arts and Sciences remains overwhelmingly liberal, but is still trending in a less progressive direction in recent years.

September 5

Christian foster families fight back against Massachusetts transgender mandate

Two Christian families face losing foster care licenses in Massachusetts after refusing to sign agreements affirming children's gender identity transitions.