Kroger settled a wrongful-death lawsuit tied to a former Milford worker’s death by suicide, ending a five-year legal fight over alleged workplace harassment.

Maple Grove’s planned BioMADE facility aims to turn corn, sugar, and microbes into the next generation of American-made materials.

Gov. Maura Healey now supports a single-payer health care system, a striking shift as Massachusetts families face the country’s highest employer-based premiums.

A white sedan struck a Pico-Union pedestrian and fled east on London Street. LAPD is now asking the public to help identify the driver.

New Orleans is the only city named to a new national list of irreplaceable American heritage places. The honor highlights both its cultural power and mounting preservation threats.

A St. Louis nonprofit reports average salary gains of more than $22,500 for women in its latest cohort. Its broader results show how career training and support can translate into economic mobility.

A bat found near Gene Coulon Park’s playground tested positive for rabies. Officials say anyone who touched it should seek medical advice immediately.

Two 15-year-old boys were shot during a fight in Calumet Heights Wednesday night, with few details immediately available.

A Comic-Con weekend sting led to 27 arrests and nine trafficking victims recovered in San Diego County, including a missing 16-year-old.

Redwood City approved moving a planned affordable housing project closer to downtown, creating 75 homes reserved for older residents.

Two employees were punched while trying to stop a pair accused of leaving a Rockaway Beach store without paying. NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

Phish is bringing two nights of music and a roaming fan culture to Fenway. Boston has the traffic plan; the harder question is where the lot fits.

Oconomowoc’s Lake Bluff Drive extension is moving again after a creek dewatering problem delayed construction. The revised completion target is now late September.