The woman tasked with safeguarding the Boston Public Library?s special collections is on paid administrative leave as officials search for the artworks. 

The bill advanced toward passage despite the strong opposition of most Democrats, including Senator Elizabeth Warren. 

The ancient city Syrian city of Palmyra became the latest archaeological site to fall into the hands of the militant group. 

The state?s economy added 10,100 jobs last month as the unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent. 

John Matthews has been opening accounts at local banks for about two decades, and profiting when the banks are sold. 

You may be in an unfortunate group of debtors if, sometime between 1975 and 1991, you failed to pay your bill. 

The state?s Health and Human Services secretary calls the food stamp computer system ?an embarrassment.? 

Prosecutors say Edwin Alemany picked his victims seemingly at random. Two women escaped, but Lord was not so lucky.