Boston’s role as World Cup host city highlighted by top sports, political figures
Top sports officials including New England Patriots owner Jonathan Kraft joined with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and others to celebrate the state’s participation in the 2026 World Cup on Thursday and to help unveil Boston Soccer 2026’s local branding efforts
2023-05-19 06:17
Eastern Conference finals coaching matchup as intriguing as the action on court
As much as this latest Eastern Conference finals pairing between the Heat and Celtics is a matchup that will lean heavily on stars like Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum, Game 1 proved it also will be a clash of Boston's rookie coach Joe Mazzulla and Miami's Erik Spoelstra
2023-05-19 06:16
US and Taiwan conclude trade negotiations
The United States and Taiwan have concluded negotiations on a trade agreement to deepen economic ties amid growing tensions between...
2023-05-19 05:58
G-7 to Chase Russia’s Diamonds While Stopping Short of Total Ban
Group of Seven countries will agree to work together to track Russian diamonds, but stop short of slapping
2023-05-19 05:52
GOP pauses Blinken contempt push after gaining access to classified Afghanistan cable
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee says he is pausing an effort to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress now that the State Department is letting him view a redacted classified cable from U.S. diplomats in Kabul sent shortly before the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
2023-05-19 05:47
US signals to allies it won't block their export of F-16 jets to Ukraine
The Biden administration has signaled to European allies in recent weeks that the US would allow them to export F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, sources familiar with the discussions said, as the White House comes under increasing pressure from members of Congress and allies to help Ukraine procure the planes amid intensifying Russian aerial attacks.
2023-05-19 05:29
US Republicans upbeat on debt deal as budget hawks dig in
Top US Republican Kevin McCarthy said Thursday he saw "the path" to a breakthrough in talks to avert a looming debt default, despite signals from his party's hard right that they would not soften...
2023-05-19 05:27
Banning TikTok vs. protecting Twitter
Americans' commitment to freedom of speech is colliding with their dislike of the Chinese government and their addiction to social media.
2023-05-19 05:24
New Pentagon Missile Defense Radar Is Delayed and Over Budget, GAO Says
Delivery of Lockheed Martin Corp.’s new ground radar for the US system in Alaska intended to track and
2023-05-19 05:24
Feinstein's office confirms broader health complications, contradicting senator's denial
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's office confirmed on Thursday that the California Democrat experienced broader health complications following her shingles diagnosis, contradicting an earlier denial from the senator herself.
2023-05-19 05:16
Elizabeth Holmes: Inside the routine at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas
Here's what we know about the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, where Holmes is likely to be sent.
2023-05-19 04:56
Widowed husband sues driver, bars after DUI crash killed bride on wedding night
A wrongful death lawsuit accuses several establishments of overserving the alleged drunk driver who police say slammed into newlyweds riding along a South Carolina beach road in a crash that killed the bride
2023-05-19 04:55