Man Convicted In Springfield Church Fire Set After Obama Election
A jury has convicted a man in what prosecutors say was the racially motivated burning of a predominantly black church hours after Barack Obama was elected president in 2008.
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A jury has convicted a man in what prosecutors say was the racially motivated burning of a predominantly black church hours after Barack Obama was elected president in 2008.
With gorgeous spring temperatures here in New England, this weekend is a great time to visit some of Boston's historic sites and monuments.
Vice President Joe Biden was at UNH Monday, striking a serious tone in announcing new guidelines to prevent sexual assault on college and university campuses.
Illinois congressman Luis Gutierrez met with immigrant advocates for a rally in East Boston on Sunday.
Gotta love the administration's response to the approaching $4 and perhaps $5 a gallon gasoline. He lends more than $2 Billion dollars......U.S. dollars which we don't have....to Brazil....so they can drill for more oil. What on this good earth is going to save us from this community organizer from Chicago's south side.
President Barack Obama's decision to intervene in Libya is raising eyebrows and questions, and they're coming from across the political spectrum. Jon Keller is at large.
Joe Biden is visiting Massachusetts to help rally the Democratic political donors and foot soldiers he and President Barack Obama will need to win reelection next year.
I'm not sure what happened here. I got a good nights sleep, the sun is shining bright, it's about 70 degrees...a beautiful day... and all is well. I'm probably a million miles from anywhere Donald Trump has ever wanted to be....physically or spiritually....so why do I get nauseous when I open the morning paper and see another story about "The Donald" thinking seriously about running for President. Please tell me this is a joke!
Chief State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley quit on Sunday after causing a stir by describing the military's treatment of the suspected WikiLeaks leaker as "ridiculous" and "stupid."
A school department crew spruced up the pathway to TechBoston Academy in Dorchester Monday for President Obama's Tuesday visit.
FEMA officials announced on Monday that federal disaster aid has been made available to Massachusetts for the severe winter storm that struck the area from Jan. 11-12.
President Barack Obama is planning to push his education agenda with a stop by a Boston school before bulking up his campaign coffers at a Museum of Fine Arts fundraiser.
This time, Mitt Romney has a clear pitch: I'm the strongest Republican to challenge President Barack Obama on the country's single biggest issue -- the economy.
For the people looking for publicity....the answer is clearly NO. But that takes on so many variables, you have to toss in a few caveats as well. A politician running for office desperately seeks publicity....as long as its good publicity. Otherwise the answer to the question above is YES. Bring in the "spin-doctors" and all of a sudden the yes/no question becomes MAYBE and now you're into the ears of the beholder.
President Barack Obama is reaching out to an old friend and fellow Democrat as he prepares for a tough re-election campaign: Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.
Gov. Deval Patrick is asking for federal disaster relief for cities and towns in eight Massachusetts counties hit hard by the heavy snowstorm of Jan. 12.
Voters often vent at town meetings, but is this incident proof the talk about 'toning down' political rhetoric was just talk? Jon Keller is at large.
President Barack Obama is awarding the nation's highest civilian honor to a diverse group of recipients, including Celtics and basketball legend Bill Russell.
Speaking of the President, did you happen to catch his news conference today? (Tues.) Tom Bergeron has never seen that much dancing at one time, in one show. Barack's hems and haws, stutterin' and stammerin...aah.....aah....aah......umm....umm...dancin' and shufflin' his way through routine questions almost made Barney Frank and Tommy Menino sound like speech therapists.
President Barack Obama wants to cut $2.5 billion from a $5 billion home heating aid program for the poor, two people familiar with his 2012 budget proposal said Wednesday, halving the popular fund as he looks for places to rein in federal spending.
All 11 Democratic members of Massachusetts' congressional delegation are fighting proposed funding cuts by Democratic President Barack Obama to the Community Services Block Grants program.
For years, Michael Curry has heard this joke from African-Africans living in the South: No matter how bad things are for black people here, at least we don't live in Boston.
President Obama will recognize 28 men who died when a cold war radar station off Massachusetts collapsed into the sea 50 years ago. U.S. Sen. John Kerry's office said the White House told them Friday that Obama would give Kerry a letter recognizing the sacrifice of the victims to deliver to their surviving relatives.
I have tried......Lord knows how I have tried, to avoid any involvement whatsoever, in the outrageous rhetoric that has run amuck since the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona. What a sick, sick event notched into the history books of Tucson...and this great country. But the diatribe and totally irresponsible rhetoric that has resulted from the bloody event will not make the history books......and perhaps it should.
Did you ever listen to the radio, or watch television or read a newspaper story and say to yourself...."that's what's wrong with this country today.....?"
The New England Patriots have finally locked up one of their own, signing star cornerback Christian Gonzalez to a massive contract extension.
Monday was a banner day across Boston as crowds came to unofficially say goodbye to summer on a perfect and sunny Labor Day.
Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts, will be closed on Tuesday after what school leaders called a "cyber incident."
Yolanda Cellucci, a Waltham native and well-known fashion designer, has died at 91 years old.
In the New Hampshire Senate primary, the race features a congressman, a Democratic socialist, and two familiar Republicans.
The New England Patriots have finally locked up one of their own, signing star cornerback Christian Gonzalez to a massive contract extension.
In the New Hampshire Senate primary, the race features a congressman, a Democratic socialist, and two familiar Republicans.
Yolanda Cellucci, a Waltham native and well-known fashion designer, has died at 91 years old.
Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts, will be closed on Tuesday after what school leaders called a "cyber incident."
The mother of the young man who was killed after falling onto the tracks at an MBTA station in Boston wants the agency to start improving safety.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The New England Patriots have finally locked up one of their own, signing star cornerback Christian Gonzalez to a massive contract extension.
Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer off the Pesky Pole, Brayan Bello pitched five scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Monday.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, who became famous for the team's 1988 "Morgan Magic" season, has died at 95 years old.
Sonny Gray pitched seven three-hit innings for his majors-leading 17th victory to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.