Obama seeks advice from wide variety of economists

WASHINGTON — For the second time in three weeks, President Barack Obama on Wednesday invited top economists to a private lunch at the White House, tapping a broad array of ideological views as he seeks to assemble an economic agenda for the remaining 30 months of his presidency. Unable to get his economic policies through […]

Today’s political victories could vex GOP in 2016

For more moderate Republican presidential hopefuls, this week’s Supreme Court ruling and lack of immigration overhaul present a familiar conundrum.

Boston Pops moving up annual July 4th show a day

Organizers and public safety officials said Wednesday afternoon the celebration is being rescheduled because of potential heavy rains.

National highway crisis looms as early as August

The cuts will vary from state to state, but will average about 28 percent if Congress doesn’t act tobalance the Highway Trust Fund, officials say.

France beats Nigeria 2-0 to reach World Cup’s final eight

The French, who have atoned for an embarrassing showing four years ago, will face Germany in the semifinals.

Luis Suarez apologizes for biting opponent at World Cup

The superstar was also suspended from Uruguay’s next nine international matches — the first of which was a 2-0 loss to Colombia in the round of 16 on Saturday.

Unsettled

Triumph and tragedy in Maine’s Indian country

‘Unsettled’ from writer Colin Woodard

Triumph and tragedy in Maine’s Indian country

Photos: La Kermesse Parade in Biddeford

N.H. officer, K9, get bravery award for apprehending Maine murder suspect

Sgt. Keith MacKenzie and his bloodhound, Daisy Mae, apprehended the armed fugitive near the Canadian border.