Bernard Law, Former Archbishop Of Boston, Dies In Rome At 86
Updated at 8:30 a.m. ET Cardinal Bernard Law, the former archbishop of Boston — once widely seen as America's most influential prelate before resigning in disgrace amid the growing clergy sexual abuse...
View ArticleFallen Kings: How Cardinal Law's Reign Cemented The Church's Fading Power
When the cardinal's residence was built in the 1920s atop a hill in the leafy, most western outpost of Boston, it was modeled after an Italian palazzo. The grand mansion, replete with ornate mahogany...
View ArticlePatriots' Success Encourages Larger-Than-Life Expectations
The New England Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady, are hoping to once again do the unheard of in this Sunday's Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. If they win it'll be their sixth championship...
View ArticleAs Milk Prices Decline, Worries About Dairy Farmer Suicides Rise
As the nation's dairy farmers struggle through their fourth year of depressed milk prices, concerns are rising that many are becoming depressed themselves. The outlook for the next year is so bleak,...
View ArticleStudents Get Mixed Messages On Whether Protesting Will Get Them In Trouble
After last month's mass shooting a Florida high school, students around the nation have staged walk-outs, rallies and other demonstrations to advocate for stricter gun measures. In response, some...
View ArticleBoston Marks 5 Years Since Marathon Bombing
Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: Survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing gathered for a solemn wreath laying ceremony this morning to mark five years since bombs...
View ArticleSharing Lessons Of Resilience, 5 Years After The Boston Bombing
Roseann Sdoia, who lost part of her right leg in the Boston Marathon blast five years ago, says it's still sometimes hard to comprehend how her annual outing to watch the race on that sunny Spring day...
View ArticleFormer First Lady Barbara Bush Dies At 92
Updated at 10:23 p.m. ET Former first lady Barbara Bush died Tuesday at the age of 92, according to a family spokesman. A statement issued on Sunday by the office of former President George H.W. Bush...
View ArticleBoston Changes 'Yawkey Way' To 'Jersey Street' After Concerns Over Racist Legacy
Updated at 11:40 a.m. ET Boston's "Yawkey Way" will be renamed "Jersey Street." The Boston Red Sox have won their bid to change the name of the tiny, two-block street outside Fenway Park. Team owners...
View ArticleNFL Players Continue Their Protests Off Field In The Political Arena
Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Some NFL players who took a knee during the national anthem to call attention to police violence and racism are now working off the...
View ArticleMore States Opting To 'Robo-Grade' Student Essays By Computer
Here's a little pop quiz. Multiple-choice tests are useful because: A: They're cheap to score. B: They can be scored quickly. C: They score without human bias. D: All of the above. It would take a...
View ArticleWellesley College Students Anticipate Results Of Historic Election
Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit KELLY MCEVERS, HOST: This election is special for people at Wellesley College in suburban Massachusetts. The all-women's school has rallied around a famous...
View ArticleCan Sobriety Tests Weed Out Drivers Who've Smoked Too Much Weed?
For decades the same test has been used to convict drunk drivers. Police ask a driver to stand on one leg, walk a straight line and recite the alphabet. If the driver fails, the officer will testify in...
View ArticleWhen Dating In The Era Of Divisive Politics, Both Sides Stick To Themselves
They say opposites attract. But these days, maybe not so much. A growing number of singles are adding a clause to their online dating profiles telling either Trump haters or Trump supporters —...
View ArticleMassachusetts Hotline Tracks Post-Election Hate
Editor's note: This story contains language that may be offensive to some readers. Harassment, threats and intimidation of minorities and immigrants spiked nationwide after President Trump's election...
View ArticleDHS To Help Jewish Community Centers Enhance Security Protocols
The Department of Homeland Security is stepping up its support for Jewish institutions across the nation who've received more than 120 bomb threats in the past two months. Jewish Community Centers have...
View ArticleFighting Hate In Schools
Editor's note: This story contains language that may be offensive to some readers. Hate incidents can happen anywhere: the mall, the church, the office. But, in the wake of the 2016 election, hate's...
View ArticleAs White Supremacists Push Onto Campuses, Schools Wrestle With Response
There's been an unprecedented spike in white supremacist activity on campuses across the U.S. since the election and college students and administrators are struggling to figure out how to respond....
View ArticleHarassment Scandals Shine Spotlight On Confidentiality Clauses
Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit DAVID GREENE, HOST: As allegations of sexual misconduct continue to come out against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and many others, some are taking aim at...
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