September 17, 2026

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Nearly half of 126K asylum seekers bound for Mass. came from one country

Federal records obtained through records request offer a new detailed look at where asylum seekers in the U.S. came from, and where they were going.

By Dave Eisenstadter | deisen@masslive.com

Asylum seekers overwhelmingly sought a handful of Mass. communities, border data shows

A MassLive analysis of immigration records found that 126,622 individuals seeking asylum self-reported Massachusetts as their intended destination between 2019 and July 2025.

By Luis Fieldman | lfieldman@masslive.com

A major dictionary update reveals how fast English is changing

Dictionary.com added nearly 6,000 words, including “goated,” AI phrases, health terms and global foods, reflecting modern language trends.

By Chris Pugh, cleveland.com

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Wednesday’s $271 million drawing

Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Wednesday's jackpot.

By National Desk

Canadiens legend, 4-time Stanley Cup champ dies

Montreal Canadiens four-time Stanley Cup champion Andre Pronovost has died at age 90.

By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com

It’s time for Drake Maye to slay the latest dragon | Karen Guregian

Drake Maye is still trying to strike the right balance between his deep-ball instincts and making the safe play.

By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com

Patriots’ Kevin Byard pursuing the one QB missing from his interception collection

The Patriots safety has picked off 36 passes in his career, but Sunday's matchup with the Steelers may be his best — and last — shot at adding a Hall of Famer to the list.

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com