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- Pope Francis dissolves influential Peruvian Catholic group after investigation found ‘sadistic’ abusesby Bailey Allen on January 23, 2025 at 6:43 pm
(CNN) — Pope Francis is taking the highly unusual decision to dissolve an influential Catholic group from Peru which has been plagued by allegations of abuse...
- Trump administration freezes many health agency reports and online postsby Bailey Allen on January 23, 2025 at 6:25 pm
The Trump administration has put a freeze on many federal health agency communications with the public through at least the end of the month. In...
- Two pedestrians hit by car in West Roxburyby Bailey Allen on January 23, 2025 at 5:27 pm
Two people were hit by a car in West Roxbury Thursday morning, according to the Boston Police Department. SKY7-HD spotted the car in the front...
- Brookline man arrested on child sex abuse material chargesby Bailey Allen on January 23, 2025 at 5:14 pm
A 24-year-old Brookline man was arrested Thursday on child sex abuse material charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Scott Cunha is accused of recruiting...
- Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers pleads guilty to drug possession charge amid assault trialby Bailey Allen on January 23, 2025 at 4:48 pm
Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers pleaded guilty Thursday morning to a drug possession charge while on trial for assault and strangulation charges. When Peppers was being...
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- Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pickby Associated Press on January 23, 2025 at 6:50 pm
The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.
- Experts worry that Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons will legitimize political violence, embolden extremistsby Associated Press on January 23, 2025 at 6:35 pm
Some extremists already have mimicked the president's call for retribution against perceived enemies.
- Complete list of nominees for the 97th Academy Awardsby Associated Press on January 23, 2025 at 5:55 pm
Leading the way is Jacques Audiard’s 'Emilia Pérez.'
- What to know about President Donald Trump’s order targeting the rights of transgender peopleby Associated Press on January 23, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Trump's order defining male and female is based on cells that don't exist at conception.
- Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms is back in courtby Associated Press on January 23, 2025 at 5:46 pm
Opponents of the law argue that it is a violation of the separation of church and state.
- A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenshipby Associated Press on January 23, 2025 at 6:50 pm
The case is one of five lawsuits being brought by 22 states and a number of immigrants rights groups across the country. The post A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship appeared first on Boston.com.
- The Revolution went through one of the most dramatic roster rebuilds in club history. Will it work?by Hayden Bird on January 23, 2025 at 6:42 pm
A majority of the players from the disappointing 2024 season are gone. Here's an overview of the changes, with a rundown on some of New England's new faces. The post The Revolution went through one of the most dramatic roster rebuilds in club history. Will it work? appeared first on Boston.com.
- City solicits comments on plans to add affordable housing atop the West End libraryby Claudie Bellanger on January 23, 2025 at 6:22 pm
The proposal calls for a two-story library facility, apartments, a teen room, community space, and more. The post City solicits comments on plans to add affordable housing atop the West End library appeared first on Boston.com.
- Trump’s D.E.I. order creates ‘fear and confusion’ among corporate leadersby New York Times Service on January 23, 2025 at 5:19 pm
The executive order signals that private businesses and organizations could be investigated over their diversity policies. The post Trump’s D.E.I. order creates ‘fear and confusion’ among corporate leaders appeared first on Boston.com.
- Lawsuit says ex-Yankee Mariano Rivera failed to protect a girl from sexual abuse at a church campby Associated Press on January 23, 2025 at 5:10 pm
Joseph A. Ruta, an attorney for the Riveras, said in a statement that any allegations that they “knew about or failed to act on reports of child abuse are completely false.” The post Lawsuit says ex-Yankee Mariano Rivera failed to protect a girl from sexual abuse at a church camp appeared first on Boston.com.