Ahead of a wedding in Italy, a dog ate a Boston man's passport
Donato Frattaroli is supposed to be going to Italy on Friday to get married. Now he and his fiancée are scrambling to get a replacement.
Analysis
'The Blind Side' drama just proves the cheap, meaningless hope of white savior films
The true story behind the hit Oscar-winner has only gotten ickier — and Hollywood is complicit.
Why the Trump indictments have not moved the needle with Republicans
The former president has insulated himself with his party, having sold its members over the past seven years on his baseless narrative of a deep-state conspiracy against him.
It's #BillionGirlSummer: Taylor, Beyoncé and 'Barbie' made for one epic trifecta
This summer, three women at the peak of their powers lead a spectacular pop culture revival. Barbie, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift shattered records and created a communal economy of irrational exuberance.
Here's where inflation stands today — and why it's raising hope about the economy
Consumer prices rose 3.2% in July from a year ago, higher than the 3% gain seen in June — but it was largely due to math. Overall, inflation continues to ease, raising optimism about the economy.
How a trial in Texas changed the story of abortion rights in America
Wrenching testimony from women denied abortion care turned the focus toward the suffering and health risks faced by mothers.
Trump's defense in 2020 election case could conjure ghost of Nixon once more
How far could a president go to stay in office if convinced his re-election was crucial to the nation? What liability would he face? And how much stress can the fragile structure of democracy stand?
Affirmative action for rich kids: It's more than just legacy admissions
A blockbuster new study finds that America's elite private colleges are systematically giving huge advantages to rich kids over their equally bright, yet less privileged peers.
How the Supreme Court's conservative majority came to be
The 6-3 majority was solidified in former President Donald Trump's term, but its roots go back to the Bushes and the political circumstances of 1991 and 2005.
Should we invest more in weather forecasting? It may save your life
Over the last century, we've seen a huge improvement in the accuracy of weather forecasts. A new study suggests these better forecasts have tremendous value for our lives and our economy.