Boston's famous drawl is on the verge of extinction, fearful locals say. The classic Beantown accent - which generally silences the letter R - was made famous by the hit sitcom Cheers and Bostonian ...

Is the Boston accent disappearing? A recent article sparked debate, with many sharing their thoughts on the iconic accent's fate.

News item: Per a recent story in the Boston Globe — even a sociolinguist from Dartmouth agreed after his quantitative study on the issue — the famed, fabled, fabulous Boston accent is slowly ...

The "charitable immunity" law has long faced criticism from lawyers and abuse victims, who argue that it allows powerful institutions to shield themselves from atoning financially for their misdeeds.

Accents are part of who people are. They carry history, identity, and pride. From the deep drawls of the American South to the lilting tones of northern England, these unique ways of speaking connect ...