The state has been conducting searches for sex offenses and outstanding warrants — but not checks of past criminal activity.

Republican state Sen. Peter Durant said he welcomes the increased scrutiny — and called on the Healey administration to disclose the nature of the inspections, and details of what they reveal.

Recent revelations about crime and violence in the state’s emergency shelters have provided a new flashpoint as lawmakers on Beacon Hill get ready to take up the Healey administration’s nearly ...

The blue state recorded 316 'serious incident' reports at hotels, congregate sites, scattered sites and co-shelters within ...

The arrest of an illegal immigrant with fentanyl and a loaded assault rifle at a family shelter site in Revere is putting an intense new light on safety in ...

The Massachusetts restaurant franchise that lays claim to inventing the modern roast beef sandwich has a new owner and big plans for the future.

A new law lets Boston increase maximum fines for the first time in decades — from $300 up to $2,000. The change is primarily ...

But we'll be back tomorrow with more updates on the war in Ukraine. Here are the key lines from today: Outgoing US defence secretary Lloyd Austin announced a $500m (£407m) aid package for Ukraine ...

A methane gas explosion caused a mine collapse in southwest Pakistan, trapping at least 12 miners. Rescue operations are ongoing in the Balochistan province with no rescues yet. The incident ...

Several major wildfires are burning in Los Angeles County. At least 10 people have died, but officials warn the actual toll will remain unclear until it’s safe for investigators to access ...

In response to the devastating fires across Los Angeles, Princess Cruises provides aid and flexible cancellation options to impacted passengers.