Famous as the oldest woman in Ireland, Máirín Hughes has died at the age of 109 after a wide and varied life. She was noted for her tireless energy and unfailing good humour.
Mandated reporting in Massachusetts disproportionately targets families of color, who, state data show, are more than twice as likely to have reports of suspected abuse and neglect filed against them than white ones.
A former hairdresser, a retired school teacher and a longtime retail worker are among the dozens of new officers who will graduate the Philadelphia Police Academy next week.