Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptIn a letter sent to lawmakers, Rubio cited Egypt’s “helpful role” in the war with Iran.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentus egypt military aid waiver
Dominican national ripped off welfare under dead man's identity, feds sayMassachusetts-based federal prosecutors say a man in their custody who they don’t even know the name of used a dead man’s identity as he committed violent crimes and welfare fraud.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentwelfare fraud arrest
Boston Mayor Wu endorses Gov. Maura Healey after past snubBoston Mayor Michelle Wu endorsed Gov. Maura Healey after hedging just a few months ago on whether she would back the Democratic governor’s bid for a second term.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →GovernmentMaura HealeyMichelle Wumassachusetts governor election
Ex-Mass cop's last minute bid to change federal murder trial venue deniedA former Stoughton Police officer’s last minute bid to change the venue of his federal murder trial was denied by a judge Thursday, days before jury selection is set to start.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticefederal murder trial venue decision
The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election DayStrong recruits, and a favorable political environment, have changed the Senate battleground in recent weeks.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentmidterm elections
Fitchburg man pleaded guilty to possession, distribution of CSAMWORCESTER — A Fitchburg man pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court in Worcester to using his Kik messaging account to distribute and possess child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley. Federal and state investigators identified the man as a member of a child pornography group on the messaging…The Boston Herald7d agoWhole story →Justicechild pornography arrest
Where's the Protect Act for Mass. crime victims?Gov. Maura Healey ought to consider issuing a Protect Act for Massachusetts citizens. It might help save lives. It might also help her get reelected.The Boston Herald7d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentMaura Healeyprotect act debate
