Texas Democrats flee state, Republicans issue arrest warrants in redistricting fight

Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.

9 dead in Massachusetts assisted living facility fire, officials say

Officials say nine people died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help.

Flash flooding cripples Boston area's morning commute

Heavy rainfall overnight and into Thursday morning has unleashed significant flash flooding across Massachusetts' South Shore, causing widespread disruptions to rush-hour commutes and stranding vehicles. 

Chaotic video shows neighbors trying to stop ICE from detaining mother

Two people were arrested after chaotic video showed dozens of people surrounding ICE agents to stop them from detaining an immigrant mother.

Karen Read trial: 4 things to know about her retrial

Karen Read’s case has sparked national interest, fueled by the strange circumstances surrounding the charges and a Max documentary, “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read.”

Best states for education in 2025

Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.

Video shows brick display collapsing on crowd during NYE balloon drop

A New Year's Eve celebration was cut short for families after a brick display holding balloons for a drop collapsed into a crowded Massachusetts arcade.