Man stabbed Massachusetts girlfriend 10 times in face, neck before leaving body at airport, prosecutors say

The Trump administration is considering implementing a new travel ban targeting citizens from as many as 43 countries, including a "red" list of 11 countries like Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela to be outright barred from entering the United States. Additionally, an "orange" list of 10 countries would face travel restrictions with mandatory in-person interviews for visa applicants, such as Belarus and Pakistan. The State Department has been tasked with identifying countries with deficient vetting information,...

An appeals court lifted a block on executive orders by President Trump seeking to end government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, allowing them to be enforced as a lawsuit unfolds. The court found that the orders could eventually raise concerns about First Amendment rights but ruled that the nationwide injunction was too broad. The orders, which target DEI programs, had been challenged for being unconstitutional and discouraging support for diversity initiatives. Full Article

The NWSL Boston-based expansion team has decided to change its name after facing backlash from the transgender community due to a marketing campaign featuring the slogan "Too Many Balls." The team, originally set to be named BOS Nation FC, quickly abandoned the slogan and issued a public apology, thanking those who spoke out against it. The team's majority owner expressed gratitude to supporters for their feedback, emphasizing a commitment to creating a welcoming environment for...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is back on the road to engage with voters after last year's election loss, focusing on town halls in competitive Republican-held congressional districts. He called for elected officials to listen to the concerns of Americans and held a successful event in Iowa's 3rd congressional district. Walz is not currently a candidate, but is reemerging to address issues such as health care, financial aid, and veterans' funding, aiming to understand why some...

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a potential NBA Finals preview, with star players Donovan Mitchell and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the injury report. Mitchell is ruled out with a groin issue, while Jackson Jr. is listed as questionable with a left ankle injury. The Cavaliers hold the best record in the league at 55-10, riding a 15-game winning streak, while the Grizzlies sit at 42-24 in the No. 2...

Bryan Kohberger seeks to block evidence related to his "bushy" brows in Idaho murder case, suggesting witness artwork may bias memory; affluent Texas neighborhood shaken by Suzanne Simpson murder investigation; California Gov Newsom schedules Menendez brothers parole hearing as Idaho suspect Kohberger claims he was framed in college killings. Lead detective's wife criticizes suspected cop killer's media appearances as Luigi Mangione's journal is argued not to be a healthcare industry manifesto by attorney. Follow the...