Overnight water drops helped stop the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

Mifepristone has been under attack by abortion opponents, with several states seeking in federal court to restrict its use.

Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrant criminals is in full swing just days into his presidency, with some of his top officials celebrating at least eight arrests made so far in the Boston ...

A top House Democrat demanded Gov. Maura Healey’s administration cough up more information about the state-run emergency shelter system before the chamber moves forward with a series of ...

The son of the former Massachusetts state inspector general has been busted for alleged child pornography, according to the ...

Owners and part-owners of an estimated 32.6 million small businesses must register personal information with Treasury’s ...

The former engineer for Keolis Commuter Services accused of stealing more than $8 million that was meant for the MBTA Commuter Rail system has pleaded guilty.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet.

Jeremy Swayman, whom B’s coach Joe Sacco pulled after two periods on Wednesday in New Jersey partly because he was “dealing with something minor,” was not available for Thursday’s pivotal game against ...

A Dorchester man accused of slamming his vehicle into a nursery, causing significant damage to the building, is also facing drug and gun charges, Boston Police said.