Nation

FBI opens sweeping probe of clergy sex abuse in New Orleans

The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans going back decades. Continue reading →

Nation

Supreme Court narrows ruling for tribes in Oklahoma

The Supreme Court on Wednesday narrowed the sweep of its landmark 2020 decision, declaring that much of eastern Oklahoma falls within an Indian reservation, allowing state authorities to prosecute non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians on the land. Continue reading →

Nation

New York files landmark lawsuits against a flood of ‘ghost guns’

State and New York City officials filed suit against 10 companies that sell components for untraceable firearms, known as ghost guns, under a new state law intended to hold the gun industry accountable for shootings Wednesday. Continue reading →

World

A more muscular NATO emerges as West confronts Russia and China

Faced with a newly aggressive Russia, NATO leaders on Wednesday outlined a muscular new vision that names Moscow as the military alliance’s primary adversary but also, for the first time, declares China to be a strategic “challenge.” Continue reading →

World

20 men convicted in November 2015 Paris terrorist attack

PARIS — Twenty men were convicted Wednesday for their roles in the worst Islamist terrorist attack in French history, a coordinated spree of shootings and bombings in November 2015 that killed 130 people in and near Paris and injured more than 500, leaving lasting scars on the nation’s psyche. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine announces largest prisoner exchange yet, including Mariupol fighters

Ukrainian officials announced the largest prisoner exchange since Russia’s invasion, saying 144 soldiers were being returned to Ukraine, including dozens who defended Mariupol, a southern port city that became a symbol of Russian repression and Ukrainian defiance. Continue reading →

OPINION

Could Trump splatter the wall with ketchup and not lose a vote?

After explosive testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson about an unhinged president clinging to power while flinging his lunch, there’s some hope the Trump voter base will eventually erode. But that has yet to happen, even with those who testified against him. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

When police departments go off the rails

Stoughton becomes the poster child for missing pieces of police reform. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Weighing the legitimacy of the US Supreme Court

This court has been engineered over a period of years specifically to achieve this outcome and that is what makes the ruling illegitimate. Continue reading →

Politics

Elizabeth Warren calls for action against ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ in wake of Supreme Court overturning Roe

Senator Elizabeth Warren praised the Biden administration's statements on the overturn of Roe v. Wade and encouraged voters to look to the November elections as Democrats' best hope of making Roe the law of the land. Continue reading →

Transportation

MBTA puts operator of train that dragged passenger to death in April on unpaid leave

On Monday, the MBTA switched the status of the employee who was driving at the time from paid leave to unpaid leave, “pending final disciplinary action,” agency spokesperson Joe Pesaturo said via e-mail. Continue reading →

Elections

Effort to undo undocumented driver’s license law gains steam, as wealthy GOP donor said to back it

If activists gather enough signatures, voters will decide whether to keep or nix the law, which goes into effect next year. Continue reading →

Red Sox Notebook

Alex Cora suggests more players will be vaccinated when Red Sox return to Toronto in September

“I do believe when we come to [Toronto in] September, it’s going to be different,” Cora said. Continue reading →

Hockey

Two new names emerge in Bruins’ search for a head coach

The list of possible coaches stands at seven as the team searches for a replacement for Bruce Cassidy, who was fired in early June. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | On basketball

The Celtics will be active players in the free agent market

With several traded player exceptions, the Celtics will be an attractive club coming off an NBA Finals appearance. But they will have competition for these players. Continue reading →

Business

Fuel costs are hammering commuters. One Woburn-based company is trying to help.

For each hour the Cummings Properties' roughly 650 employees work through, an extra dollar is tacked onto their paycheck to account for sky-high gas costs. Continue reading →

Future of Work

Wu wants to bring the buzz back downtown

The contract with local event planner Rosemark Production will support variety of weeknight events in Downtown Crossing, Copley Square, Dewey Square, Post Office Square, and City Hall Plaza through mid-October. Continue reading →

Business

Bayer AG opens Kendall Square research center focused on cancer

The German company says the space will help it ‘double down’ on partnerships with local universities and biotechs. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Hershel Williams, last Medal of Honor recipient from WWII, dies at 98

His heroism helped clear the way for US tanks at Iwo Jima. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Hershel Williams, last Medal of Honor recipient from WWII, dies at 98

His heroism helped clear the way for US tanks at Iwo Jima. Continue reading →

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Podcast

New podcast delivers entertaining stories of present-day Provincetown

"Welcome to Provincetown" introduces listeners to the characters and experiences of Cape Cod's famous gay enclave. Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Epix to carry series marking the Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary

The BBC documentary series "My Life as a Rolling Stone” will premiere on Aug. 7. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Final breakup does not require details

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →