Nov 02 A drug counselor sees the perils of jailing her son for addiction By Sam Weber Massachusetts is the only state in the country where men who are involuntarily committed for substance abuse treatment can be treated in jails. Continue reading
Sep 21 Rep. Joe Kennedy formally announces US Senate campaign By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III formally declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Saturday, becoming the first member of the Kennedy political dynasty to run for the upper chamber of Congress from Massachusetts since Edward M. Kennedy in 1962. Continue reading
Jul 17 Prosecutors drop groping case against Kevin Spacey By Associated Press The case was hobbled after Spacey's accuser invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to testify about text messages the defense claims were deleted. Continue reading
Jul 08 Man who says Kevin Spacey groped him asserts Fifth Amendment right By Associated Press The man's refusal to testify caused the judge to question the viability of the case against the two-time Oscar winner. Continue reading
Jun 20 Judge halts immigration arrests at Massachusetts courts By Associated Press The lawsuit alleges the practice is scaring victims and defendants away from court and making it harder for prosecutors to hold people accountable. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 8:08 Why Seth Moulton thinks impeachment is the right thing to do By Judy Woodruff, Saher Khan Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., is a former Marine who served four tours of duty in Iraq. Now a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, he's emphasizing his military service and national security credentials as he faces off against other… Continue watching
Apr 02 Family behind OxyContin calls Massachusetts opioid suit false, misleading By Geoff Mulvihill, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The Sackler family says a lawsuit filed by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey that accuses Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma and the family of hiding the risks of opioids from doctors and patients is riddled with inaccurate and misleading statements. Continue reading
Nov 06 Republican Charlie Baker re-elected to second term as Massachusetts governor By Associated Press Republican Charlie Baker has been re-elected to second term as Massachusetts governor, defeating Democrat Jay Gonzalez. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch Live: Elizabeth Warren and Geoff Diehl hold second senatorial debate By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger, Massachusetts state Rep. Geoff Diehl will hold their second debate on Sunday, October 21 at 7 p.m. ET. Continue reading
Sep 14 Residents want answers on deadly Massachusetts gas blasts that displaced thousands By Bob Salsberg, Associated Press Investigators worked Friday to pinpoint the cause of a series of fiery natural gas explosions Thursday night that caused chaos officials described as "Armageddon" in three towns north of Boston. Continue reading