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Donald Trump

Trump vows to put ‘America first’ in foreign policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare formal policy speech, Republican front-runner Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to put American security "above all else" if elected president, warning allies they would be left to defend themselves if they don't "pay their fair share." He also called for

marijuana

A look at marijuana laws around the US and the globe

Marijuana is illegal for any reason under federal law, but states have boldly experimented with allowing its use anyway, starting with California 20 years ago. Some states have made the drug legal for medical purposes; others have removed jail sentences for carrying small amounts; and some let adults 21 and

Massachusetts

Massachusetts lands 3 cities on ‘most dangerous’ for U.S. drivers list

It appears Bay Staters pay a hefty price and run a greater risk than most whenever they step into their vehicles. According to a recent report published by Nerdwallet, Massachusetts has three of the 20 most dangerous cities in the country for motorists.

canada

‘Don’t go there’ – Belgians plead with Canada not to pass euthanasia law

Brussels (CNA/EWTN News) — The Parliament of Canada has until June 6 to consider Bill C-14, controversial legislation that, if passed, would legalize euthanasia in the country. But some citizens of Belgium, where euthanasia has been legal since 2002, have a message for Canada: Don't do it.

Massachusetts

Even when local, the past is a foreign country

In what is sure to be a treat for all New England history buffs, Boston City Archaeologist Joseph Bagley recently published A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts. Bagley curated the artifacts from archaeological sites ranging from pre-contact Mattapan fish weirs to Boston's red light district, "the

congress

On Puerto Rico: ‘yes’ to bankruptcy, ‘no’ to bailout

Puerto Rico is sinking in $73 billion of debt. Mired in a long-running depression, the U.S. territory has already cut essential services to bare bones. Puerto Rico can't fully pay its bondholders without setting off total economic collapse. One of two things can happen, short of doing

Barack Obama

State of union in 2016: Strong job market, middling economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama delivers his final State of the Union address on Tuesday night to a nation whose economy is far sturdier than it was when he took office in 2009. Yet as 2016 begins, the stout job market is accompanied by tepid economic growth and stubbornly flat