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September 22, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines News Gov. Healey on AI legislation, support for research and the state’s relationship with Canada Gov. Healey discusses AI regulation, federal funding cuts, relations with Canada and her economic strategy ahead of her reelection bid. By Scott Kirsner | SKirsner@masslive.com Read more News Boston To expand its reach, Boys & Girls Club of Boston meets teens where they are Amid national worries about street takeovers and teen behavior, the Boys & Girls Club is taking proactive steps to organize positive, fun events for kids to congregate. By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com MORE    News Teacher escapes after shocking classroom attack by student caught on video A teacher in Brazil is recovering after police say a student attacked her inside a classroom. The incident has renewed concerns about school safety and violence in education. By Chris Pugh, cleveland.com MORE    News A family waited 33 years for answers. Then investigators got a break A Maryland cold case that remained unsolved for more than three decades has led to a murder charge after investigators uncovered new information about a 10-year-old boy’s disappearance. By Chris Pugh, cleveland.com MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Patriots late-camp signing becomes an early-season necessity Greg Van Roten went from anonymous to important in a hurry for the Patriots. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Bruins Bruins’ top prospect Dean Letourneau set to lead BC hockey After taking a huge step as a sophomore, the Bruins' draft pick will be asked to lead the Eagles as a junior. By Rich Thompson MORE    Patriots Patriots young edge rushers have been a pleasant surprise | Karen Guregian A young, unheralded edge rush group has stepped up big for the Patriots in the early going. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE