A new book takes a close look at the prison industry, who profits and who pays for what has become a $80-90 billion business.

Eswatini, the landlocked nation formerly known as Swaziland, is Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy. It is the kind of ...

The Providence man pleaded guilty to charges of operating under the influence causing serious bodily injury, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

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A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty Wednesday to manslaughter, one day before his case was scheduled to go to trial.

Camden County resident Jason Santo is to serve time in a state prison for a fatal powerboat accident at the Jersey Shore in ...

Thirteen people were arrested Tuesday night in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest that turned violent on the Boston ...

After a harrowing week for a Western Massachusetts family, the smiles coming through a video link could not have been sweeter ...

A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty Wednesday to manslaughter, one day before his case was scheduled to go to trial.

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Gov. Maura Healey addressed the sudden rise of illegal car meetups and racing known as "street takeovers" in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.

Two Bridgewater women appeared in court for the first time Wednesday to face criminal charges for the death of their two ...