A United Airlines passenger jet struck a coyote during takeoff in Chicago. The Phoenix-bound flight then made a swift return to O’Hare International Airport to have the landing gear examined.

Five Massachusetts college students are scheduled to make their first appearance in court on conspiracy and kidnapping ...

Lydia Kennedy poured in a game-high 12 points to go along with four steals as Rocky Grove posted a 43-4 win over visiting ...

New York City has shuttered a sprawling tent complex erected on a remote former airport and announced the closure of other ...

Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing to shop. Retail sales rose 0.4% in ...

Progress, improvement. In sports that has always been a coach’s sturdiest, most reliable shield against criticism. Being better than last year was always enough. So it is understandable ...

The Franklin General Authority approved two major contracts for its upcoming Allegheny Boulevard and Front Street water line project at its first meeting of the year on Tuesday.

Young people are reading at alarmingly low rates, with just 1 in 3 fourth-graders meeting proficiency standards. So why is there a focus on standardized testing — not for students, ...

One college basketball player this season has attracted the notice of The Onion, which posted a brief gag last week announcing Cooper Flagg was taking two weeks ...

Brian Kemp will seek federal approval to add parents and legal guardians of children six and younger to the state’s Medicaid rolls through a GOP-backed state program, as ...

The governor of Massachusetts has proposed that at least one member of a family staying in emergency shelters be in the country legally, hardening her stance at a time when ...