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Lindsay Clancy sobs during murder trial as jurors view autopsy photos of her youngest child

Lindsay Clancy sobs during murder trial as jurors view autopsy photos of her youngest child

The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy saw autopsy photos of the youngest of three children, who she has admitted strangling in January 2023
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U.S. Rep. Richard Neal Conducts Unannounced Visit to ICE Facility in Massachusetts

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal Conducts Unannounced Visit to ICE Facility in Massachusetts

U.S. Representative Richard Neal, a Democrat from Springfield, recently made an unannounced visit to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Burlington, Massachusetts. The visit was part of his congressional oversight duties, aimed at ensuring humane treatment and timely processing of detainees. Neal's visit follows the recent death of an ICE detainee, Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, at a New Jersey facility, which has raised concerns about detainee treatment. Neal emphasized the importance of such visits to hold immigration officials accountable and to counter claims by President Trump that ICE focuses on detaining only the most dangerous individuals. During his visit, Neal reported that ICE officials cooperated with his inquiries.
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Advocates for former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years say he is near death

Advocates for former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years say he is near death

Advocates for a former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than four years is gravely ill and at risk of dying
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U.S. District Court Upholds TPS EAD Cap, Grants Limited Relief on Asylum Fee

U.S. District Court Upholds TPS EAD Cap, Grants Limited Relief on Asylum Fee

On August 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled against a request to halt the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) concerning Temporary Protected Status (TPS) employment authorization documents (EADs). The court's decision maintains the one-year cap on TPS-based EADs, a policy established by a July 2025 Federal Register notice and further detailed in a March 2026 USCIS website update. The plaintiffs, including the Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts, challenged these actions, arguing they were unlawfully retroactive and lacked proper notice-and-comment rulemaking. However, the court found that the USCIS was executing a statutory directive from Congress, thus not requiring additional rulemaking procedures. The court also addressed potential gaps in employment authorization, noting that while these gaps could occur, they do not render the cap policy unlawful. Additionally, the court granted a nationwide stay on parts of the Annual Asylum Fee rule, w...
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Etowah County Couple Awarded $88 Million in Landmark Hernia Mesh Verdict

Etowah County Couple Awarded $88 Million in Landmark Hernia Mesh Verdict

A federal jury has awarded an Alabama couple $88 million in a landmark verdict against Covidien, a subsidiary of Medtronic, over its Symbotex hernia mesh product. The jury found that Covidien failed to adequately warn physicians about the risks associated with the mesh, which led to significant health complications for Larry Patterson, who received the implant in 2017. The verdict, delivered in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, is the largest compensatory damages award in the history of U.S. mesh litigation. The case is part of a larger multidistrict litigation involving over 2,500 lawsuits.
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Massachusetts Historical Society Hosts Event on Declaration of Independence

Massachusetts Historical Society Hosts Event on Declaration of Independence

The Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) is hosting an event titled 'The Living Declaration: When in the Course of Human Events,' supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The event features historian Ted Widmer, who will discuss the historical context and significance of the Declaration of Independence. The program aims to explore the complex lineage of the Declaration's words and ideas, many of which originated in Massachusetts. Attendees will have the opportunity to view key MHS holdings, including Thomas Jefferson's original manuscript copy of the Declaration. The event is part of a broader initiative to engage the public with America's cultural heritage.
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Former Nanny Testifies on Lindsay Clancy's Mental Health Before Tragic Incident

Former Nanny Testifies on Lindsay Clancy's Mental Health Before Tragic Incident

In the ongoing trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children, former nanny Elaine Rossi testified about Clancy's mental health struggles before the incident. Rossi described Clancy as a loving mother who faced significant postpartum mental health challenges, including anxiety and sleep issues. The defense argues that Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a severe condition affecting some women after childbirth. Prosecutors, however, contend that Clancy acted intentionally. The trial includes discussions of Clancy's mental health history and the impact of psychiatric medications she was taking at the time.
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Ruya AI Seeks AI Engineers for Expanding Defense-Tech Operations

Ruya AI Seeks AI Engineers for Expanding Defense-Tech Operations

Ruya AI Seeks AI Engineers for Expanding Defense-Tech Operations
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How extreme heat is changing Americans' lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

How extreme heat is changing Americans' lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest
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Lindsay Clancy Trial Day 6: Focus on Crime Scene and Blood Evidence

Lindsay Clancy Trial Day 6: Focus on Crime Scene and Blood Evidence

The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling her three children in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in 2023, continued with its sixth day focusing on crime scene and blood evidence. Prosecutors presented witnesses who testified about the evidence collected from the crime scene, including blood samples and medications found in the home. The defense agreed to stipulate certain facts, sparing the prosecution from presenting some evidence. The trial also included testimony from medical professionals about Clancy's mental health and physical condition following the incident. Clancy's defense is expected to argue that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time of the alleged crimes, while the prosecution aims to prove her criminal responsibility.
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Nanny says Lindsay Clancy appeared to be a loving mother before killing her 3 children

Nanny says Lindsay Clancy appeared to be a loving mother before killing her 3 children

Months before Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, the family's former nanny said she saw her deal with significant weight loss, insomnia, and postpregnancy mental health issues
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Lindsay Clancy Speaks Out Loud in Court for First Time at Murder Trial for Killing Her 3 Children

Lindsay Clancy Speaks Out Loud in Court for First Time at Murder Trial for Killing Her 3 Children

Clancy confirmed to the judge that she agreed to a stipulation of facts