With massive patches of slow zones now mostly repaired, MBTA officials have set their sights on pushing some subway speeds to even higher levels as one of the next major goals.

The Trump administration canceled travel plans for refugees who had already been approved to come to the U.S. after the president signed an executive order suspending refugee resettlement.

This month, both branches of Congress passed the Laken Riley Act with bi-partisan support. Of the state's Congressional delegation, Rep.  Stephen Lynch is the only member to vote in favor of the bill, ...