Today in Boston Celtics history, In 1953, the team traded the contract of small forward Chuck Cooper to the Milwaukee Hawks ...

Former Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank, the first congressman to come out as gay and co-sponsor of the Dodd-Frank Act, has died in hospice care at the age of 86.

Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who served for more than three decades and was known for his combative style and historic achievements, died Tuesday night at the age of 86. Frank ...

On May 18, 1917, President Wilson signed the Selective Service Act of 1917 by which the United States raised an army for service in Europe during World War I.

Eleven-time NBA champion and Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell died 'peacefully' at the age of 88, his family confirmed Sunday. Michael C. Wright The greatest winner in NBA history, Bill Russell ...

Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash has been named the next coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The two-time MVP joins an exclusive list of Hall of Fame players who went on to become NBA coaches. There are ...

From Jordan to LeBron, who is the most decorated NBA player in basketball history?

Barney Frank, the longtime Massachusetts congressman known for his wit and historic firsts, will be remembered with a ...

The Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Homeland Security Committee on Monday night released legislative text for the $72 billion budget reconciliation bill that would bypass Democratic opposition ...

Ackman uses large shares in mismanaged firms to boost value and influence changes. His successful bet against MBIA earned $1.4 billion during the 2007–2009 crisis. Ackman's Pershing Square targets ...