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One-armed machete-wielding clown busted by police

A man accused of drunkenly strolling down a Maine street in a clown mask with a machete taped to his amputated arm was arrested Tuesday night. Corey Berry, 31, of Hollis, was charged with criminal...

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Is your drinking water full of dangerous chemicals?

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) on Wednesday launched its drinking water database, which allows anyone in the U.S. to enter a zip code and find out which contaminants can be found in local water...

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Trump announces intent to nominate Kansas governor to administration

Five years ago, Gov. Sam Brownback made Kansas an economic laboratory for the nation by aggressively cutting taxes. He's expected to leave office with his Kansas reputation in tatters and his home...

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Officials: Improperly installed generator caused massive Dorchester blaze

An improperly installed emergency generator is being blamed in a massive blaze that gutted a six-story residential building that was under construction in Dorchester in June, officials said. On June...

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Senate #Health care debate: What are they they voting on?

Lawmakers in Washington will be busy this week, with votes to repeal Obamacare finally taking place after months of delays. On Tuesday, the Senate narrowly approved a motion to begin the debate over...

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Elderly #Woman misses husband’s funeral after being assaulted

Gila County authorities say an elderly woman was washing dishes at her home when an unknown man assaulted her and caused her to miss her husband’s funeral the next day. Gila County Sheriff’s Office...

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#Family’s Alaskan vacation disrupted by murder #Investigation

A woman's family cruise vacation was halted after a murder was reported on board while at sea. Hundreds of passengers were forced to stay on board while FBI agents investigated the crime. An Oklahoma...

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Alaska's senators receive 'troubling message' from Trump administration

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's decision to break with the majority of her Republican colleagues regarding the efforts to repeal Obamacare has led to backlash on herself and possibly consequences for her...

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Chronicle #Summer #Food: Maine Sea#Food

Located on a busy stretch of Route 1 in Kittery, Maine there’s a big reason why tourists and locals flock to this old time eatery. Located on a busy stretch of Route 1 in Kittery, Maine there’s a big...

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FBI: Man says wife's laughter led to killing on Alaska cruise ship

Authorities say a Utah man killed his wife aboard a cruise ship and told an acquaintance who later walked into the blood-splattered cabin that he did it because she wouldn't stop laughing at him. A...

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#Teens sought after historic Jewish cemetery in Melrose vandalized

Police are searching for three teenage vandals who authorities said were seen tipping over six headstones at a historic Jewish cemetery. Melrose Police were called to the Netherlands Cemetery...

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Russia sanctions bill heads to Trump after Senate's approval

The Senate has approved a new package of stiff financial sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea. The legislation heads to President Donald Trump. He's expected to sign the measure into law even...

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#House committee asks DOJ for special counsel to #Investigate Hillary...

The House Judiciary Committee chairman and its Republicans are seeking a second special counsel to investigate matters related to former Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Hillary Clinton. In a letter,...

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Police: Man robbed bank, stripped naked and tossed #Money

Authorities in Florida say they arrested a man who robbed a bank, stripped naked and ran down the street throwing stolen money. According to the FBI, 25-year-old Alexander Sperber said he woke up...

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Senate #Health care debate: What are they voting on?

Lawmakers in Washington will be busy this week, with votes to repeal Obamacare finally taking place after months of delays. "Skinny repeal" is next on the Senate’s plate as its tries to squeak through...

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UPS truck flips over on Interstate, driver hurt

Police said the driver of a UPS truck was taken to the hospital to be checked out for injuries following a crash on Interstate 495 Friday evening. Police said the crash happened on the ramp from...

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Gov. Baker signs marijuana bill into law

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Friday he remained wary of the impact legalized recreational marijuana might have on the state, yet hopeful that revisions made in the voter-approved law would...

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Red Sox place David #Price on disabled list due to elbow inflammation

Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price is heading to the disabled list, the team announced Friday. The Red Sox said Price will be placed on the 10-day disabled list due to inflammation in his left elbow....

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What's next for McConnell, GOP senators after the latest #Health care failure?

"If they're going to quit, well then, maybe by God they ought to start at the top," a GOP lawmaker said of the Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell, the deal-making Senate majority leader and face of...

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White #House announces Trump's intention to sign Russia sanctions bill

President Trump is intending to sign the bill outlining sanctions against Russia, confirmed the White House Friday. “President Donald J. Trump read early drafts of the bill and negotiated regarding...

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