Massachusetts House Democrats trampled Republican-driven efforts Thursday to expand the information covered in background checks for state-run shelter applicants and reduce the amount of funding Beacon Hill is infusing into the taxpayer-funded emergency program.

The Celtics stayed quiet on NBA trade deadline day, but they aren't done adding to their roster.

Less than two years after his exit from Boston, Marcus Smart is on the move again.

Less than two years after his exit from Boston, Marcus Smart is on the move again.

Less than two years after his exit from Boston, Marcus Smart is on the move again.

Less than two years after his exit from Boston, Marcus Smart is on the move again.

The Boston woman considered a person of interest in connection with the death of a 65-year-old man on a houseboat in Charlestown has been charged with his murder.

Senate Democrats released a package of internal rules that would allow Beacon Hill lawmakers to work past a key summer deadline on bills that manage to make it into closed-door negotiating committees, a change top senators argued would boost transparency and efficiency.

Attorneys hinted at their latest motion to dismiss in a motion filed last month asking that the state pay Reads costs to send an expert to collect Canton Police footage from around the time of their initial investigation into John OKeefes death and Reads arrest for his murder.

The Palestinians and much of the international community have rejected Trumps proposal.

The Palestinians and much of the international community have rejected Trumps proposal.

The President will participate in the National Prayer Breakfast, a more than 70-year-old Washington tradition

Krafts recusal from a project with a major impact on traffic and parking in Charlestown gave Wu instant fodder for an attack on whether Kraft will truly represent his constituents or his family in the stadium deal.

Leah Foley, a 23-year federal prosecutor, was elevated to the top federal law enforcement post for the state of Massachusetts as the President Trump administration took power.

Public records reveal staff turmoil at the Boston Water and Sewer Commission with embattled HR Director Marie Theodat on paid administrative leave and the agencys general counsel and ex-city councilor Michael Flaherty out of a job.

Public records reveal staff turmoil at the Boston Water and Sewer Commission with embattled HR Director Marie Theodat on paid administrative leave and the agencys general counsel and ex-city councilor Michael Flaherty out of a job.