Politics Feb 16 How George Washington rose to prominence and became the stuff of myth By Michael Casey, Associated Press
Nation Feb 11 Watch 9:20 Boston's role in America's founding and its struggle to meet its ideals The New England Patriots’ Super Bowl defeat was a disappointment for fans, but the team's return to the national stage also served as a reminder of the role the Greater Boston Area played in the country’s founding. Judy Woodruff explores… By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson
Politics Oct 30 Judge questions the Trump administration's plan to suspend SNAP benefits for millions During a hearing over a request by 25 Democratic-led states to keep the funding flowing, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani told lawyers that if the government can't afford to cover the cost, there's a process to follow rather than simply… By Michael Casey, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
Politics Oct 15 Trump threatened to move World Cup games away from Boston, but it's up to FIFA to pick sites “We could take them away,” President Donald Trump said of the World Cup games. “I love the people of Boston and I know the games are sold out. But your mayor is not good.”… By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Politics Sep 22 Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will now run unopposed in her reelection bid Michelle Wu, Boston's first Asian and female leader, will run unopposed for mayor after a challenger didn’t garner enough votes to advance to the general election, the city's election department announced Monday. By Michael Casey, Associated Press
Jul 04 Watch 5:54 Aquarium creates senior sanctuary for aging penguins By Jared Bowen, GBH When we think of penguins, we tend to think cute and energetic. But as they age, they also experience aches and pains, just like humans do. That's why the New England Aquarium in Boston has created a first-of-its-kind oasis for… Continue watching
Apr 21 At Boston Marathon, Sharon Lokedi breaks course record while John Korir joins his brother as winner By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press The Korirs are the first brothers — or relatives of any kind — to win the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon. Continue reading
Mar 05 WATCH: Boston mayor reacts to GOP pushback on immigration by telling Congress how it could make her city safer By Molly Finnegan “If you wanted to make us safe, pass gun reforms. Stop cutting Medicaid. Stop cutting cancer research. Stop cutting funds for veterans. That is what will make our city safe,” Mayor Michelle Wu said. Continue reading
Mar 05 WATCH: Boston, Chicago, Denver and NYC mayors testify before Congress on 'sanctuary cities' By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan, Associated Press Democratic mayors of four major cities said Wednesday that Congress and the Trump administration are exaggerating crime committed by immigrants and attacking so-called sanctuary cities simply to score political points, as Republicans hammered the policies for shielding criminals and threatened… Continue reading
Feb 07 Judge in Boston to consider latest bid to block Trump's birthright citizenship order By Michael Casey, Associated Press The hearing on Friday comes after a federal judge in Seattle blocked the effort and decried what he described as the administration's treatment of the Constitution, saying Trump was trying to change it with an executive order. Continue reading