A revised casino compact between the Mashpee Wampanoag and the state apparently fulfills the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ requirements.

AMHERST, Mass. Library won’t relocate ‘profoundly racist’ books Officials with Amherst’s public library say they have no plans to relocate a collection of “Tintin” adventure books despite the objections of some parents who say they are blatantly racist. The Jones Library board of trustees on Thursday took no action on a request from five parents […]

Census figures show 21.8 percent of people in the state over age 65 continue working, topping the 18.7 percent national average.

Battered by sniping from all sides, he insists progress is being made toward Middle East peace.

LONDON Britain bracing for severe flooding from rains, high tides LONDON — Britain is bracing for severe flooding in Wales and southwestern England because of heavy rain and a coastal surge brought on by winds gusting at up to 80 miles (129 kilometers) an hour. Fourteen severe flood warnings were in place in England and […]

The resurgence of violence in Ramadi and Fallujah is seen as a blow to the Shiite-led government.