In a major expansion of gun rights, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense.… MORE
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Massachusetts man pleads guilty in pandemic loan fraud case
A Massachusetts man who lied on his application for federal coronavirus business stimulus funds and then used some of the $400,000 he received to pay his mortgage has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, federal prosecutors said.… MORE
Gov. Baker, lawmakers at odds over suspending state gas tax
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and Democratic leaders in the Massachusetts House and Senate are at odds over temporarily suspending the state’s gas tax.… MORE
Two shot dead in Cumberland home
Two people were found shot early Wednesday morning inside a home in Cumberland, where police there is no danger to the public.… MORE
Chaka Khan, Ukraine tribute highlight Boston Pops show
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the July Fourth holiday this year will feature guest artist and 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan as well as a performance of the Ukrainian national anthem, the Boston Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday.… MORE
Former cheerleading coach charged with child molestation
A former coach at a competitive cheerleading organization has been charged with sexually assaulting a student over a two-year period when the girl was from 12 to 14 years old, police said.… MORE
Rhode Island governor signs 3 gun control bills into law
Rhode Island’s governor signed three firearms bills into law on Tuesday that included a ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, calling it a response to a national crisis that has “taken too many lives and torn apart too many families.”… MORE
Hundreds of birds wash up on island, officials fear bird flu
Hundreds of dead birds have washed up on Martha’s Vineyard and animal control officials there think a highly contagious strain of avian flu may be responsible.… MORE
Sailor falls overboard, dies during Newport Bermuda Race
The captain of a sailing vessel participating in the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race fell overboard and died, race organizers said.… MORE
Providence to Newport ferry is back for a seventh season
A summer staple returned to Rhode Island as the state-run Providence to Newport ferry began operating, the ferry arriving in sun-splashed Newport Harbor early Friday afternoon.… MORE
