Boston's Faneuil Hall to open new visitor center
2012-05-25T07:08:26Z

Boston's Faneuil Hall is celebrating the opening of a new visitor's center. The new enhanced facility includes interactive exhibits, an audio visual orientation program, handicapped-accessible public restrooms, and a bookstore.

Kennedy widow to address BC law grads
2012-05-25T07:48:09Z

The widow of U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy is set to give a commencement speech, but she'll be addressing a different group of Catholic graduates than originally planned.

Government to present DNA evidence in Clemens case
2012-05-25T07:38:10Z

Roger Clemens' genetic makeup helped make him one of the most successful pitchers in baseball history. Now prosecutors hope that Clemens' own DNA will help them convict him of a federal crime.

NRC commissioner votes to deny Pilgrim license
2012-05-25T07:08:26Z

The chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has voted to deny the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station the right to operate another 20 years, but his vote is likely in the minority.

EMS workers on memorial ride stop in Carroll Co.
2012-05-25T05:18:12Z

More than 100 bicyclists riding from Boston to northern Virginia to honor emergency medical services workers are making a stop in Maryland.

Memorial Day: Remembering fallen of decade at war
2012-05-25T04:08:12Z

Most people run marathons to challenge themselves. Maj. George Kraehe runs them to challenge others.

Hub of history
2012-05-25T04:00:00Z

Beginning Friday, ­Faneuil Hall, the stout red brick building across from City Hall, opens its doors to the public after a 20-month renovation, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. In November 2010, renovations began to the street-level market area and basement of Faneuil Hall, including upgrades to electrical and lighting fixtures and a new look for the vendor area.

Review faulted on disability benefits for children
2012-05-24T04:31:50Z

Federal officials overseeing a fast-growing $10 billion children’s disability program have failed to follow up on the progress of 400,000 beneficiaries with behavioral, learning, and mental disorders, allowing their families to receive monthly cash benefits for years even if their conditions have improved, according to a draft government report obtained by the Boston Globe. The report estimated the Social Security Administration might save $9 for every $1 it spends on disability reviews by determining that some children no longer qualify.