After a small town in Connecticut experiences two tragedies in a short amount a time, a writer reflects on what it mean to come together.

Memorialization through social media makes grieving all the more difficult.

Boston's longest serving mayor passed away after serving the city for over twenty years.

In a wake of a government-declared opiate emergency, BU police officers are taking proactive steps to deal with the problem.

Will Tsarnaev face the ultimate price?

Extreme hazing at Wake Forest and the death of a pledge at Baruch College is cause for national concern, while the unofficial BC fraternity thrives.

Mandela's passing continues to unite people throughout the globe, but it does not mean his work is done.

Catch up on news from around the world as you lounge on the beach this week!