Nation Oct 30 James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, 89, found dead in prison The murderous Boston gangster who benefited from a corrupt relationship with the FBI before spending 16 years as one of America's most wanted men was slain in federal prison.
Politics Aug 03 With scant record, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh elusive on abortion The big question about Kavanaugh's view on abortion remains unanswered: whether he would vote to overturn Roe. He'll almost certainly decline to answer when he is asked directly at his confirmation hearing.
Nation Mar 11 Schools brace for massive student walkouts over gun violence Some schools have taken a hard line, promising to suspend students who walk out, while others are using a more supportive approach.
Politics Feb 15 Appeals court declares Trump’s travel ban unconstitutional A federal appeals court has found that President Donald Trump's latest ban on travelers from six largely Muslim countries is unconstitutional.
Politics Dec 29 Virginia GOP pushes to declare winner in disputed House race Republican leaders said it was time to pick the winner in a bitterly contested election for the Virginia House of Delegates. They also urged a recount court to reject a bid by a Democratic challenger to reverse its decision declaring…