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Watch Live: Karen Read jurors ask question about hung jury
Jurors in the Karen Read trial had 4 questions for the judge during deliberations Tuesday
Crowd grows outside Karen Read trial as supporters await verdict
The crowd outside Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham is growing as the wait for a verdict lingers.
Beloved Boston hot dog stand recognized at James Beard Awards
The James Beard Awards gave a special honor to Sullivan's Castle Island on South Boston.
Captain Cook's Endeavour confirmed to be in Rhode Island waters
The location of the HMS Endeavour, a lost ship belonging to 18th-century British explorer Captain James Cook, has been confirmed as Rhode Island's Newport Harbor.
Rowdy children lead Norton brewery to post new rules for parents
The owner of a brewery in Norton, Massachusetts is putting his foot down to stop some misbehaving customers.
2 of best-run cities in U.S. are in New Hampshire, study says
A city in Utah ranks as the best-run American town, based on a new analysis of public finances, the local economy and more.
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.
Red Sox point to "lack of alignment" with Devers as reason for trade
The Boston Red Sox issued their first comments following the team's blockbuster trade of Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.
Concord farm donates all of its produce to fight food insecurity
One Concord farm is helping to combat food insecurity in Massachusetts by donating all of its produce.
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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.
Optician getting unwanted attention for "Framed" license plate
The owner of the license plate says people are yelling at her and her car has been vandalized.
Star Wars stars coming to 2025 Boston Fan Expo
The new 2025 Boston Fan Expo lineup in August has been announced.
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Karen Read jurors ask question about "hung jury" at second trial
The Karen Read jury asks the judge what happens if they can't agree on a verdict for all three charges.
Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for June 17, 2025
Jacob Wycoff has your latest weather forecast.
President Trump says "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon"
The president left the G7 summit in Canada early to focus on the Israel-Iran war. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
Latest details on questions by jury in Karen Read trial
The jurors in the Karen Read trial had questions about drunk driving charges, Read's media interviews, and the verdict slip.
Full video of Karen Read jury's questions about OUI charge, TV interviews and verdict slip
The Karen Read trial jury had three questions for the judge about the drunk driving charge, Read's TV interviews and the verdict slip.
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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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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.
Red Sox beat Seattle for sixth straight win
The Boston Red Sox have now won six games in a row.
Roman Anthony hits first career home run for Red Sox
Roman Anthony left the yard for the first time of his Major League career Monday night.
Red Sox point to "lack of alignment" with Devers as reason for trade
The Boston Red Sox issued their first comments following the team's blockbuster trade of Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.
McAvoy named to Team USA, one of three Bruins to play in Winter Olympics
Charlie McAvoy has always dreamed about playing in the Olympics. The Boston Bruins defenseman will get his wish in 2026.
Mookie Betts stunned by Rafael Devers trade to Giants
Mookie Betts was just as stunned as Red Sox fans after hearing Rafael Devers had been traded by Boston to the San Francisco Giants.
Giants excited to add Rafael Devers and his "special" bat
We still don't know what the Red Sox front office thinks about the blockbuster trade of Rafael Devers, but the San Francisco Giants are pumped to have landed the superstar slugger.
Why did the Red Sox trade Rafael Devers?
The Red Sox and Rafael Devers reached a point of no return, leading to Sunday's franchise-altering trade to San Francisco.
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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.
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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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?
Expert: Decline of foreign students at Mass. universities having negative impact
The declining number of international students in Massachusetts poses a negative threat to the state's economy, a local expert says.
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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.
On Easter Sunday, here's which stores are open and what's closed
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
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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.
Unusual Boston home that was cut in half is now for sale
A unique home in Boston that went viral because the owner discovered it had once been cut in half is now for sale.
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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Captain Cook's Endeavour confirmed to be in Rhode Island waters
The location of the HMS Endeavour, a lost ship belonging to 18th-century British explorer Captain James Cook, has been confirmed as Rhode Island's Newport Harbor.
Beloved Boston hot dog stand recognized at James Beard Awards
The James Beard Awards gave a special honor to Sullivan's Castle Island on South Boston.
Karen Read trial jurors ask hung jury question, judge can't answer
Jurors in the Karen Read trial asked four questions Tuesday. One indicated they may be facing the possibility of a hung jury.
These are the best-run cities in the U.S. See where your city ranks.
A city in Utah ranks as the best-run American town, based on a new analysis of public finances, the local economy and more.
North Reading wins baseball title after teammate finishes treatment
North Reading junior Brady Cullen served as a manager for the baseball team this season and a source of inspiration.
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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.
Red Sox beat Seattle for sixth straight win
The Boston Red Sox have now won six games in a row.
Roman Anthony hits first career home run for Red Sox
Roman Anthony left the yard for the first time of his Major League career Monday night.
Red Sox point to "lack of alignment" with Devers as reason for trade
The Boston Red Sox issued their first comments following the team's blockbuster trade of Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.