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Karen Read trial jury deliberations enter fourth day
Jurors in the Karen Read trial are hoping to reach a verdict Wednesday.
Why Karen Read and her supporters are communicating with a hand gesture
In recent weeks, Karen Read's supporters have started making silent hand gestures to her instead of cheering when she enters and exits court.
John O'Keefe supporter says "no winners and losers" in Karen Read trial
In the massive sea of "Free Karen Read" supporters wearing pink outside the courthouse, an Arizona man wore a sweatshirt with John O'Keefe's badge number.
Retired Revere police officer, the father of a firefighter, dies in house fire
A retired Revere, Massachusetts police officer, who was also the father of a firefighter, died in a house fire Tuesday.
Heat advisory Thursday, hottest day of year expected in Boston
It will be the hottest day of the year in most of Massachusetts Thursday and the first time Boston has hit 90 in 2025.
Bought a Rafael Devers jersey recently? You might not be stuck with it.
If you buy a jersey, and a player is traded within 90 days of buying it, you can make a claim within 14 days of the trade.
Rafael Devers says he'll play anywhere for Giants
Rafael Devers was introduced by the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, and he's willing to play anywhere his new team asks him.
Brad Marchand is a Stanley Cup champ once again
For the second time in his career, Brad Marchand got to lift the Stanley Cup high into the air. But this time he was not wearing a Boston Bruins sweater.
Wednesday's Child: 16-year-old Allana
Allana is a sweet, strong-willed, 16-year-old girl who loves animals, music and art.
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A timeline of the Karen Read case
A look at the timeline of events in Karen Read's high-profile murder trial.
Who is the judge in the Karen Read trial?
Judge Beverly Cannone has been in charge of both Karen Read trials.
Rowdy children lead Norton brewery to post new rules for parents
The owner of a brewery is putting his foot down to stop some misbehaving customers.
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Fishing businesses hard at work in Boston's Seaport preparing seafood for market
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid got a behind the scenes look at Rocky Neck Fish Company in the Seaport.
Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for June 18
Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
President Trump not committing to sending troops to Iran as leader rejects call to surrender
Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
Karen Read trial jurors working with new verdict slip as deliberations continue
The judge revised the verdict slips after the jury asked three questions on Tuesday. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Retired Revere police officer killed in fire at multi-family home
Richard Serino, a retired Revere police officer and father of a Revere firefighter, was 77 years old.
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Private investigators say Mass. State Police denying license renewals
Longtime private investigators say the Massachusetts State Police have been denying their license renewal applications.
Family of State Police recruit who died during training demand answers
Enrique Delgado-Garcia was just weeks away from finishing his training at the Massachusetts State Police Academy when he was seriously injured in a boxing exercise and died.
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No one looks good from the Rafael Devers saga
As the dust settles from the Rafael Devers saga in Boston, one thing is clear: No one looks particularly good following the divorce.
Wilyer Abreu will play anywhere when he returns to Red Sox
Wilyer Abreu is inching closer to a return to the Red Sox, and doesn't care where he plays when he gets back.
Brad Marchand is a Stanley Cup champ once again
For the second time in his career, Brad Marchand got to lift the Stanley Cup high into the air. But this time he was not wearing a Boston Bruins sweater.
Rafael Devers says he'll play anywhere for the Giants
Rafael Devers was introduced by the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, and he's willing to play anywhere his new team asks him.
Mariners crush Red Sox, 8-0, to end Boston's 6-game winning streak
The Seattle Mariners snapped Boston's six-game winning streak with an 8-0 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions with 5-1 Game 6 win over Oilers
More rats were part of the victory celebration when the clock hit zero. Panthers players mobbed in the corner, while the Oilers watched in dismay.
Rafael Devers ready to put Boston situation behind, start fresh in SF
Rafael Devers has been formally introduced by the Giants, days after being traded to San Francisco by the Boston Red Sox.
New report shines light on disconnect in Red Sox front office
Roughly 24 hours after the Red Sox made a shocking move and traded away Rafael Devers, a new report has framed the Boston front office as an absolute circus.
How the Red Sox have won six straight
The Boston Red Sox have won six straight games, and have reintroduced themselves to the American League Wild Card race.
Health
Boston health officials warn public of possible measles exposure
Health officials are warning travelers and Boston residents after a person visited popular attractions around the city.
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" hit by cuts to research funding
The Trump administration's cuts to medical research grants have disrupted awards once backed by former President Joe Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" initiative.
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Why are banks opening so many new branches in Massachusetts?
With digital banking so easily available, why are so many new bank branches popping up in Massachusetts?
Can more Accessory Dwelling Units help the housing crisis?
Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit has become much easier in Massachusetts and it may help the housing crisis.
What do ICE agents legally have to do when detaining someone?
What are ICE agents legally required to do when they're detaining someone in an immigration raid?
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Senior women "walk the beat" with Boston Police weekly in Charlestown
A group of older women in Boston have found a way to get together once a week, with the help of the police.
"Staples rock" is the new summer attraction on Cape Cod
There's an unusual new attraction on Cape Cod this summer. It's a boulder in the parking lot of the Staples store in Orleans.
Rosary of boulders and chains in Holliston is so big you can walk through it
There's a Catholic shrine in Holliston, Massachusetts that has a rosary so large it's actually made of boulders and chains.
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Boston health officials warn public of possible measles exposure
Health officials are warning travelers and Boston residents after a person visited popular attractions around the city.
East Boston facility now offering same-day mental health services
In East Boston, a new facility is offering people help for mental health as soon as they need it.
Innovative ACL reconstruction now approved for patients as young as 7
The ACL surgery has been around for years, but now has been cleared for children as young as 7.
Adults self-diagnosing with ADHD due to social media, study says
A new study finds many adults are self-diagnosing with ADHD, mainly due to information and misinformation on social media.
Reconstructive surgery helps skin cancer patients look good as new
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
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Private investigators say Mass. State Police denying license renewals
Longtime private investigators say the Massachusetts State Police have been denying their license renewal applications.
Family of State Police recruit who died during training demand answers
Enrique Delgado-Garcia was just weeks away from finishing his training at the Massachusetts State Police Academy when he was seriously injured in a boxing exercise and died.
Woman gets $900 gift card for old cellphones with help from Call For Action
When a Braintree woman signed up for a deal with a new cellphone service provider, it included receiving a gift card for her old cellphones.
Lynn couple on brink of foreclosure saved by I-Team's Call For Action
A couple was days from being evicted from their home after the bank foreclosed on it. One call changed everything.
Nonprofit hospitals not providing financial support to patients, I-Team finds
An investigation by the I-Team revealed that nonprofit hospitals in Massachusetts aren't helping patients entitled to financial assistance.
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Keller: Karen Read verdict watch comes as confidence in courts drops
A Gallup poll late last year found confidence in the courts has collapsed.
Massachusetts GOP chair weighs in on Trump administration's immigration actions
With ICE raids unpopular in Massachusetts, the local Republican Party is in a difficult political situation.
Mass. Democratic chair says Dems need to listen to voters after 2024 losses
The chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party said his party needs to listen to voters more as that's what cost them in the 2024 elections.
Keller: AI provision in spending bill has unlikely allies lining up to fight it
The "big, beautiful bill" passed by the House contains an AI provision that has unlikely allies lining up to fight it.
Keller: Political ad targets Boston's Mayor Wu over bike lanes, White Stadium
An independent political action committee supporting Josh Kraft is behind the first TV ad in Boston's mayoral race. But does its attacks on Mayor Wu tell the whole truth?
Business News
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At Home stores in Shrewsbury and Dedham will close; tariffs may be to blame
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
New Hampshire bakery wins free speech case involving pastry mural
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
Waterfront restaurant on Cape Cod voted best in US
A Chatham, Massachusetts restaurant has been voted the best in the country for waterfront dining.
More Joann fabric stores close in Mass. and NH
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Bertucci's files for bankruptcy again, closes more restaurants
Bertucci's has closed four restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy for the third time since 2018.
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Boston "Grand Penthouse" is most expensive home for sale in Mass.
A "grand penthouse" is for sale in Boston, and it's the most expensive home currently on the market in Massachusetts.
Officer rescues baby deer found on Ludlow road
A police officer in Ludlow, Massachusetts rescued a baby deer and reunited the animal with its mother Sunday night.
Northern lights put on stunning display over Mount Washington
The northern lights put on a show last night above Mount Washington in New Hampshire.
Video of huge shark in Rhode Island invites "Jaws" comparisons
Video of a huge shark swimming around Rhode Island's Block Island on Memorial Day is going viral.
Lost boy found in swamp by police, K9 named "Meatball"
Police officers and a K9 named Meatball helped track down a missing boy in Merrimac, Massachusetts.
New England Living
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Boston home store shows how functionality and beauty can combine
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
Chef of Bakey in Boston shares how to make world-famous babka
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Boston business re-imagining home design with custom design center
A business in Boston is reimagining the way that people design their homes with a custom window and door design center in Seaport.
New Hampshire science center teaches with live exhibits, cruises, and more
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is dedicated to teaching people about the importance of our natural world through live animal exhibits and more.
Marblehead seafood market uses unique system to serve up fresh seafood
Nestled inside iconic Marblehead Harbor sits a seafood market serving up what might be some of the freshest seafood in all of New England.
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Heat advisory Thursday, hottest day of year expected in Boston
It will be the hottest day of the year in most of Massachusetts Thursday and the first time Boston has hit 90 in 2025.
Why Karen Read and her supporters are communicating with a hand gesture
Karen Read's supporters have been making silent hand gestures to her instead of cheering when she enters and exits court.
Retired Revere police officer, the father of a firefighter, dies in house fire
A retired Revere, Massachusetts police officer, who was also the father of a firefighter, died in a house fire Tuesday.
Karen Read trial jury deliberations enter fourth day
Jurors in the Karen Read trial are hoping to reach a verdict inside Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts as they enter a third full day of deliberations.
Wednesday's Child: 16-year-old Allana
Allana is a sweet, strong-willed, 16-year-old girl who loves animals, music and art.
Sports
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No one looks good from the Rafael Devers saga
As the dust settles from the Rafael Devers saga in Boston, one thing is clear: No one looks particularly good following the divorce.
Wilyer Abreu will play anywhere when he returns to Red Sox
Wilyer Abreu is inching closer to a return to the Red Sox, and doesn't care where he plays when he gets back.
Brad Marchand is a Stanley Cup champ once again
For the second time in his career, Brad Marchand got to lift the Stanley Cup high into the air. But this time he was not wearing a Boston Bruins sweater.
Rafael Devers says he'll play anywhere for the Giants
Rafael Devers was introduced by the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, and he's willing to play anywhere his new team asks him.
Mariners crush Red Sox, 8-0, to end Boston's 6-game winning streak
The Seattle Mariners snapped Boston's six-game winning streak with an 8-0 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.