Economy Jun 06 Hiring slows in U.S. amid uncertainty over Trump's trade wars Trump’s aggressive and unpredictable policies – especially his sweeping taxes on imports – have muddied the outlook for the economy and the job market and raised fears that the American economy could be headed toward recession.
Politics Jun 06 Lawsuit from state attorneys general challenges Trump's executive order on election overhaul Trump's executive order would require voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, prohibit mail or absentee ballots from being counted if they are received after Election Day, set new rules for voting equipment…
Nation Jun 05 Massachusetts student arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice has been released Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, who came to the U.S. from Brazil at age 7, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Saturday. Authorities have said the agents were looking for the Milford High School teenager's father.
Nation Jun 02 Top immigration official defends tactics as arrests rise nationwide The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is defending himself against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed as they ramp up arrests toward President Donald Trump’s promises of mass deportations.
Politics May 29 Harvard graduates cheer commencement speakers calling for school to stand strong in battle with Trump The nation's oldest and wealthiest school is at the forefront of legal efforts to defend higher education in America from what increasingly seem like existential threats by President Donald Trump.
Nation May 28 Harvard ends legal battle over early photos of enslaved people, agrees to relinquish images A lawyer says the images will be transferred to a South Carolina museum devoted to African American history with a woman who says she is one of the subjects' descendants.
Nation May 27 Swimmer becomes first to circumnavigate Martha's Vineyard ahead of 'Jaws' 50th anniversary Lewis Pugh became the first person to swim all the way around the island.
Health Mar 28 States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country.
Politics Mar 18 Pentagon restores some webpages honoring minority service members but defends DEI purge The Pentagon says internet pages honoring a Black Medal of Honor winner and Japanese American service members were mistakenly taken down. But it is defending its campaign to strip out content singling out the contributions by women and minority groups.
Politics May 14 Voters in Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia to pick nominees for 2024 elections In all, three states are hosting statewide primary elections on Tuesday — Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia — as Republicans and Democrats pick their nominees for a slate of fall elections.