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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine sorted through 10,000 studies to determine the good and bad health effects of marijuana. Tight drug restrictions impede research, they say.

Massachusetts U.S. Senator Ed Markey made a political swing through greater Springfield Thursday. Markey endorsed fellow Democrat Nick Cocchi for Hampden…

Business association lobbies for modernization of unemployment insurance system

Since Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted on last week, dozens of structures have been destroyed, and thousands have been evacuated. Now, scientists say it could cause volcanic smog, acid rain and ballistic projectiles.

A retired police chief, who led pro-Trump protests and called for "traitors" in government to be "executed as an example," was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot.

Some Republicans are on the defensive about what they said or wrote privately after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. NPR's Michel Martin discusses that with Harvard professor Steven Levitsky.

CO2 emissions come from a wide variety of sources. How to reduce them is obvious in some cases – such as by driving electric cars – but very difficult in others, such as the emissions from aircraft. Aviation accounts for 3.5 to 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In the European Union, it is about 4%.

The Boston Celtics have reeled off a five-game winning streak since a season-opening loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Gordon Hayward hit all 16 of his…

NFL:The New York Jets snapped a three-game skid by making big plays on defense and harassing Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor all night in a 34-21 win over…

The Boston Celtics are being sold for $6.1 billion. The sale is pending approval by the NBA. If approved, the purchase of the Celtics would be the largest of any sports franchise in the United States.