The trial of Sandra Birchmore's alleged killer begins next week. Why is it in federal court?The trial of former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell is expected to last about 20 days in federal court.Boston.com8d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityfarwell trial begins
The Sagamore Bridge replacement just hit a major milestoneMassachusetts has secured authorization for $956 million in federal funding and is seeking a contractor to design and build the new bridge.Boston.com8d agoWhole story →Buildsagamore bridge replacement funding
Boston is suing Trump administration over cut funding for Roxbury street improvementsBoston is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to protect $20 million in federal funding for street infrastructure.Boston.com8d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildroxbury funding lawsuit
Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create Department of AI“Do we really want to develop a super intelligence that when it becomes smarter than human beings could act independently of human control?”Boston.com13d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityai regulation bill unveiling
Federal Transit Authority ends its oversight of MBTA safety after 4 yearsThe Federal Transit Administration’s yearslong inspection of the MBTA officially ended earlier this month, Gov. Maura Healey announced.Boston.com15d agoWhole story →BuildJusticeMaura Healeymbta safety oversight ends
Healey honors Good Samaritan from Memorial Drive shootingGovernor Maura Healey honored a Good Samaritan from the May Memorial Drive Shooting with an award on Friday.Boston.com23d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityMaura Healeymemorial drive shooting response
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney slams Ted Cruz over ‘monster’ remarkLindsay Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, called Sen. Ted Cruz “despicable” over Cruz's recent “monster of a mother” remark.Boston.com26d agoWhole story →JusticeHealthTed Cruzlindsay clancy trial
What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primaryRhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term.Boston.com28d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildDan McKeerhode island primary
