Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
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This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
Pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside President Biden's fundraiser in Boston. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A new FBI intelligence report says the most likely "primary targets" of foreign terrorists could include churches, synagogues and members of the Jewish community during the holiday season.
President Biden made the comment during a campaign fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday.
The head of Harvard University faced tough questions on Capitol Hill from lawmakers who say the school hasn't done enough to curb antisemitic behavior.
Protesters gathered outside the Shubert Theatre in Boston where President Biden is holding a fundraiser. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
This year's Kennedy Center honorees are Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks with Jon Keller about Gaza, cryptocurrency and Big Tech.
The former New Jersey governor fell short of the minimum 2,000 signatures needed from Maine voters to qualify for the state's Republican presidential primary.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
A 21-year-old woman died in a huge fire at a home in Needham on Christmas Eve, the fire chief said.
The city of Boston has shut down the popular ICON nightclub for now following a woman's death last weekend.
A person who visited Boston and Westboro, Massachusetts recently has been diagnosed with measles.
The family of former Boston Mayor Tom Menino hosted their 32nd annual Christmas toy drive on Wednesday. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
