70 years ago, one of the largest maritime rescues happened off Nantucket

The Andrea Doria sank just south of Nantucket on July 26, 1956. While 51 people were killed in the collision, more than 1,600 were saved in one of the largest maritime rescue operations in history.

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Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from GOP members as well as Democrats. Noem's departure caps a tumultuous tenure overseein...

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Golden again! U.S. tops Canada to win 1st men's hockey gold since 'Miracle on Ice'

The U.S. won its first Olympic gold in 46 years in a 2-1 overtime thriller over rival Canada. A brilliant performance by U.S. goaltender Connor Hellebuyck saved the Americans' chances.

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Longtime civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.

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Potential monster weekend storm could clip New England as polar vortex dumps arctic air into the U.S.

A crippling winter storm that could paralyze parts of the Southern and Central U.S. this weekend, and some of the effects could reach southern New England.

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It's 2026: Here are some of the things happening in and around Boston this year

The holidays are over, the leftovers are gone, and you maybe even caught the "Stranger Things" finale. Welcome to 2026. Here are some of the bigger (and smaller) things happening in Greater Boston ove...

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Somerville ukulele club promises good fun and bad singing

The Strummerville Ukulele Club members know that many people think of their instrument as a toy. But that's part of the point. They're there to have fun, play songs badly and sing loudly.

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Healey refuses to tap $8 billion rainy day fund to cover SNAP, but doubles payments to food banks

The governor is releasing $4 million from another state account to double the state’s November payment to food banks. But she said tapping the rainy day fund would open the floodgates to other request...

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NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.

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ICE arrests Afghan man with brain cancer in Methuen. Now, he’s hundreds of miles from his doctors

It’s getting harder for immigrants to win release from custody, even when they're in dire health.

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Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid

The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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5 things to do this weekend, including Blue Man Group's final shows and Boston Harborfest

Plus, the Summer Boston Celtic Music Festival and Puppet Showplace Theater's summer outdoor series.

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NPR host Adrian Ma remembers his girlfriend who died in D.C. plane crash

NPR host Adrian Ma's girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, was aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River. He spoke to NPR about that night and about his late girlfriend.

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Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president and peace activist, dies at 100

Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.

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