Bit by bit, small US groups chip away at historic levels of social isolation
Across the country, small groups are working to rebuild social connection amid rising loneliness in their own modest ways. It…
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Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time
It’s been called an “epidemic” of loneliness and isolation. The “bowling alone” phenomenon. By any name, it refers to Americans’…
Brown University to release early decision notices as the search goes on for a shooting suspect
As a search continues for the person behind this weekend’s mass shooting, Brown University was planning to issue early-decision admission…
Senator pauses Coast Guard nomination over policy on swastikas, nooses and other hate symbols
WASHINGTON — A U.S. senator said Wednesday that she is pausing the nomination for the top Coast Guard job because…
US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Wednesday that it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific…
Brian Walshe to be sentenced after being convicted of killing of his wife
BOSTON — Brian Walshe is expected to be sentenced Thursday in the grisly killing of his wife, whom he was…
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10…
Florida man set to be executed for killing 2 during a home invasion
STARKE, Fla. — A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and woman during home invasion robbery and later confessing…
Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant set to present her case as trial winds down
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal authorities is set to present her case…
Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett has died
LOS ANGELES — Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who spent decades dodging bullets and bombs to bring the world…