For years, disabled passengers have complained about Amtrak and its poor service — that it’s too hard for them to ride the train. A new federal report looks at its efforts to get better.
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FEMA is at work in Texas flood zones, but private relief groups lead the way
After early criticism for being late, FEMA is getting high marks from people affected by the July 4 floods, especially in hard-hit Hunt, Texas. But locals heap even more praise on religious charities.
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White House says Trump has a common circulatory condition
The president underwent a comprehensive medical exam after experiencing swelling in his lower legs in recent weeks.
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How pianist Fred Hersch’s daring collaborations shaped his career
As he nears 70, pianist Fred Hersch looks back on a fearless life in jazz, sharing personal favorites, stories behind bold collaborations and music from his new album.
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A COVID-era Western, a slasher sequel and a 50-year-old classic to watch this week
Filmmaker Ari Aster, who wrote and directed Midsommar and Hereditary, returns to theaters this weekend with a conspiracy-laden story set in the spring of 2020.
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A well-run economy needs an independent Federal Reserve, says former reserve bank head
Former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Loretta Mester says it’s important that the Fed stays independent and that fiscal politics should not interfere with monetary policy makers and their decisions.
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Trump’s been on a win streak. The Epstein controversy could distract from it
President Trump would rather be talking about his “One Big Beautiful Bill” and other recent wins, but the controversy over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein documents is proving to be a distraction.
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The last bits of PawSox trivia finally revealed
The PawSox disappeared to Worcester four years ago. McCoy Stadium has since been razed to the ground. But on Monday evening, a small crowd gathered in what used to be right field for one last event in what may be the longest goodbye in baseball history. Among them, Kevin Wildenhain in full PawSox regalia. His dad […]
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ACI inmate wins to right to wear an Apache headband
A Tiverton man incarcerated at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston has been granted the right to wear an Apache headband in accordance with his religious beliefs. The Rhode Island Department of Corrections repeatedly denied the inmate’s request to wear a White Mountain Apache Tribe headband, but backed down in response to a lawsuit brought […]
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What has DOGE done in Trump’s first 100 days?
100 days into President Trump’s second term, DOGE hasn’t delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But it has amassed unprecedented power over government data.
