Obama tells blacks to 'stop complaining'

WASHINGTON - In a fiery summons to an important voting bloc, President Barack Obama told blacks on Saturday to quit crying and complaining and "put on your marching shoes" to follow him into battle for jobs and opportunity. More »

Obama's likability is keeping him afloat

People like Christine Alonzo are keeping President Barack Obama afloat and giving his political team hope that he can win re-election despite high unemployment and sour attitudes about his policies and the country's future. More »

Million young adults get health coverage under law

WASHINGTON - At least one part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul has proven popular. With the economy sputtering, the number of young adults covered by health insurance grew by about a million as families flocked to take advantage of a new benefit in the law. More »

Study: Dialysis 3 times weekly might not be enough

LOS ANGELES - A major study challenges the way diabetics and others with failing kidneys have been treated for half a century, finding that three-times-a-week dialysis to cleanse the blood of toxins may not be enough. More »


Yancey: Hold Boston police accountable

Prompted by the recent clearing of Boston police officers in the brutal, videotaped arrest of a juvenile at Roxbury Community College, Boston City Councilor Charles Yancey renewed calls for "a truly independent" civilian review board. More »

Former probation boss denies charges

The state's former probation commissioner, John O?Brien, and the chief of staff to former state Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill denied charges Monday that they conspired to organize a campaign fundraiser for Cahill in exchange for securing a job for O'Brien's wife. More »

New England states may be forced to reduce heating aid

WASHINGTON - With Congress expected to gut a federal home heating aid program, possibly cutting it in half, New England states are preparing to reduce benefits or the number of households receiving aid just as fall begins. Congress, wrestling with record deficits and facing strong pressure to slash spending ... More »