A 26-year-old man accused of forcing a woman into prostitution and to help him rob convenience stores in Massachusetts was indicted on federal charges on Wednesday, authorities announced.

New research is more closely linking obesity to dementia. Higher levels of leptin, a hormone that helps maintain normal body ...

Two officers were stabbed by inmates, the Department of Correction said, and three more were injured Wednesday evening.

A Somerville man with a pending assault and battery case is accused of stabbing a 74-year-old man on an MBTA bus, according to the Suffolk DA’s office. Maalik Abdur-Rasheed, 47, has been charged with ...

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When we go to the doctor’s office, most of us trust the professionals when they tell us we need examinations and tests. But ...

Emergency crews rescued 21 people Monday after a boat ran aground in Boston Harbor. A Massachusetts State Police spokesperson said the incident happened<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

Police responded Wednesday to a report that a boat had run aground at an island on Boston Harbor. A spokesperson with the ...

Though the most popular time to visit Boston is in the summer when the weather is warm, we love how the city comes to life in ...

A Massachusetts district attorney has appointed a special prosecutor, who has represented James "Whitey" Bulger and other ...

Five correction officers were injured during an incident at maximum-security Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center on ...

The Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub announced on Wednesday that it had been awarded $37.8 million in federal ...