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Karen Read defense calls final witness, jury could get case as soon as Friday
Jurors in the high-profile Karen Read trial could begin deliberations as early as Friday as defense attorney Alan Jackson called his final witness on Tuesday.
Alleged discrimination at Boston's Liberty Hotel investigated by state agency
An independent state agency has launched an investigation into a Boston hotel for an alleged incident involving a same sex couple and a security guard last month.
Fishing boat missing off Cape Cod, GPS unit found on beach
An extensive Coast Guard search is underway after a fishing boat went missing off Cape Cod Sunday morning.
Boston Mayor Wu tells Trump border czar Tom Homan to "take a time out"
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu went on offense against the Trump administration, declaring she signed an executive order asking ICE to provide information on who they are arresting in the city.
Roman Anthony gets first MLB hit, Red Sox beat Rays 3-1
Roman Anthony hit a two-run double for his first major league hit to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Tuesday night.
State trooper seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash on Mass Pike in Chicopee
A Massachusetts state trooper was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash on the Mass Pike Tuesday.
Second graders trying to save African Meeting House in Boston
The African Meeting House located in Boston's Beacon Hill area is facing some tough budget cuts, but a second grade class is trying to help save it.
Father detained by ICE was awaiting final green card approval, wife says
Valdiney Goncalves, a construction worker, had been living in Milford with his wife and two children.
WBZ-TV anchor Paula Ebben gets to be Red Sox ball attendant at Fenway Park
Paula got her chance to be on the field during a game as part of CBS's "Never Too Late" series.
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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.
Waltham sets time limits, parking reservations at popular new playground
A new playground in Waltham has exploded in popularity across social media.
"Staples rock" is the new summer attraction on Cape Cod
A boulder in the parking lot of the Staples store in Orleans is now an attraction.
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Wednesday's Child: 15-year-old Shakespeane
Shay is a sweet and polite 15-year-old girl with a warm and engaging personality.
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Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
Discrimination investigation launched after alleged incident in Liberty Hotel bathroom
An independent state agency has launched an investigation into a Boston hotel for an alleged incident involving a same sex couple and a security guard last month. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Coast Guard searching for missing fishing boat off Cape Cod
An extensive Coast Guard search is underway after a fishing boat went missing off Cape Cod Sunday morning. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Colleen Ritzer's mother speaks at first victims conference in Massachusetts
The family of a murdered Massachusetts teacher shared stories about how survivor advocates helped them in the months and years after the crime.
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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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Roman Anthony gets first MLB hit, Red Sox beat Rays 3-1
Roman Anthony hit a two-run double for his first major league hit to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Patriots announce 2025 training camp schedule
The Patriots announced 12 days of Training Camp on Tuesday, including a joint practice with the Commanders in Foxboro.
Stefon Diggs sidesteps questions about viral video
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs can't do much on the field at the moment as he continues his recovery from ACL surgery, but he can still sidestep questions with the media.
Marco Sturm introduced by Bruins, shares vision for team
Marco Sturm has some big plans to revamp the Boston Bruins offense in his first season as head coach.
Drake Maye ready for a bigger leadership role on Patriots
Drake Maye is expected to take a big jump on the field and in the locker room for the Patriots. The 22-year-old is embracing every challenge along the way.
Roman Anthony goes hitless in Red Sox debut after whirlwind day
Top prospect Roman Anthony showed a lot of poise in his Red Sox debut after a wild day.
Rays beat Red Sox 10-8, spoil top prospect Roman Anthony's MLB debut
Top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony was hitless in four at-bats, with one walk and an RBI groundout.
Red Sox call up top prospect Roman Anthony
Roman Anthony has finally been called up to the Major Leagues by the Boston Red Sox.
Solid day for Maye and other Pats minicamp observations
The New England Patriots kicked off mandatory minicamp in Foxboro on Monday, and the theme of the day was energy.
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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.
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.
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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?
Is it time to get rid of the yearly car inspection?
Only 14 states require annual car safety inspections. One is New Hampshire where there's a push to end the process.
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"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.
There's a huge pond in Framingham where you can walk right through it
There's a large pond in Framingham, Massachusetts where you can walk right through the middle of it.
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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.
What is fluoride and why is it in our public water supply? Some top questions, answered.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
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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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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.
Keller: Healey cuts red tape for businesses but both sides want more
Gov. Maura Healey is cutting red tape for businesses but people from across the political spectrum want her to do more.
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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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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.
Maine company makes sustainable surfboards that will never see a landfill
Michaela Johnson heads to York, Maine to learn the process behind crafting sustainably built wooden surfboards.
Appleton Farms in Ipswich is more than just a produce and livestock farm
Established in 1638, Appleton Farms in Ipswich offers a rare glimpse into our region's agricultural past.
Maine company offers nature and lighthouse tours along the seacoast
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company offers different cruises highlighting the best the Maine seacoast has to offer.
Zipline through the woods at outdoor obstacle course in Massachusetts
Located just 30 minutes south of Boston, Treetop Adventures in Canton is the ultimate outdoor adventure experience.
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Wednesday's Child: 15-year-old Shakespeane
Shay is a sweet and polite 15-year-old girl with a warm and engaging personality.
Fishing boat missing off Cape Cod, GPS unit found on beach
An extensive Coast Guard search is underway after a fishing boat went missing off Cape Cod Sunday morning.
Inspired by daughters, UFC fighter teaches women self-defense in Mass.
John Howard sees a bit of his daughters in every person he trains in self-defense.
Alleged discrimination at Boston's Liberty Hotel investigated by state agency
An independent state agency has launched an investigation into a Boston hotel for an alleged incident involving a same sex couple and a security guard last month.
Second graders trying to save African Meeting House in Boston
The African Meeting House located in Boston's Beacon Hill area is facing some tough budget cuts, but a second grade class is trying to help save it.
Sports
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Roman Anthony gets first MLB hit, Red Sox beat Rays 3-1
Roman Anthony hit a two-run double for his first major league hit to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Patriots announce 2025 training camp schedule
The Patriots announced 12 days of Training Camp on Tuesday, including a joint practice with the Commanders in Foxboro.
Stefon Diggs sidesteps questions about viral video
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs can't do much on the field at the moment as he continues his recovery from ACL surgery, but he can still sidestep questions with the media.
Marco Sturm introduced by Bruins, shares vision for team
Marco Sturm has some big plans to revamp the Boston Bruins offense in his first season as head coach.
Drake Maye ready for a bigger leadership role on Patriots
Drake Maye is expected to take a big jump on the field and in the locker room for the Patriots. The 22-year-old is embracing every challenge along the way.