Suffolk Sheriff Steven Tompkins accepting political donations to pay for legal defense

It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow.

The current multistate storm's combination of heavy snow, treacherous ice and subzero temperatures shows why it's best to seek out forecasters who can explain its nuances via local TV or radio newscasts, online livestreams or detailed…

In 1970, a young biologist named David Mech published what could be the most consequential book on wolves ever written. At the time, The Wolf: The Ecology and Behavior of an Endangered Species, was the most complete collection of…

Rhode Islanders have long been able to choose Mr. Potato Head for their specialty license plates. However, Hasbro's decision to move its headquarters to Boston has motivated two lawmakers to propose ending the option of Mr. Potato Head…

In her third annual State of the Commonwealth speech, the Massachusetts governor announced plans to ban medical debt from bring reported to credit agencies, invest more in help for first-time homebuyers and name another bridge after a…

The New England Patriots are headed to Denver this weekend to face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game. Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins WBUR's Morning Edition to preview the game and reflect on a whirlwind,…

The world may have avoided a military conflict over Greenland, but the fatal damage to NATO is done, writes retired U.S. Colonel Kevin Carroll.

Federal law enforcement officers have surged in the area for weeks and have repeatedly squared off with community members and activists who track their movements online and in streets.