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Watch Live: Karen Read trial resumes as prosecution's case nears end
The Karen Read trial is back in Norfolk Superior Court for the first time since Wednesday as the prosecution begins to wind down its case.
Man grabs officer's gun near MGH and shoots himself, police say
A man grabbed an officer's gun near Massachusetts General Hospital on Cambridge Street and shot himself with it, Boston police said.
Trump administration looks to end federal contracts with Harvard
A letter from the Trump administration says government agencies should look at canceling their remaining federal contracts with Harvard University.
Mass. court-appointed defense lawyers to stop work, demand raise
A large number of court-appointed defense lawyers may stop doing the work Tuesday, which could cause a crisis for criminal defendants and the courts.
Man becomes first person to swim around Martha's Vineyard
A British-South African endurance athlete is closing in on the finish line of his 62-mile multi-day swim around Martha's Vineyard on Monday.
Why researchers in Massachusetts are putting cameras on great white sharks
Researchers on Cape Cod are using "shark spy technology" again this summer to monitor the movements of sharks and help keep people safe in the waters off Massachusetts.
Navy veteran's dog tags found on Nantucket, family hoping to get them back
A food and wine festival worker on Nantucket stumbled upon the dog tags of a decorated Navy veteran who passed away in 1982. Now his family is hoping to get them back.
Franklin mourns girl killed in alleged drunk driving crash
Franklin residents are honoring the life of a five-year-old girl who, police say, was killed in a drunk driving crash over the weekend.
Red Sox toiling in mediocrity at Memorial Day mark
Memorial Day has come and gone, and the Boston Red Sox have now been a disappointment for a third of the 2025 MLB season.
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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.
Oyster farmer couple builds unique sea farm on their Duxbury property
We head to Duxbury to learn how one couple turned their dream business into their dream home.
There's a huge pond in Framingham where you can walk right through it
There's a large pond in Framingham where you can walk right through the middle of it.
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Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for May 27, 2025
Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
Accused drunk driver on wrong side of road before crash that killed girl, police say
A family was heading out to celebrate their son's birthday when an accused drunk driver hit their car in Franklin, Massachusetts Saturday. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Trump administration "sucking everything they can out of Harvard," professor says
Harvard political science professor Ryan Enos says the impacts from the Trump administration's moves are being felt all over campus. WVBZ TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Karen Read trial resumes with prosecution crash reconstructionist
Dr. Judson Welcher took the stand Tuesday in the Karen Read trial.
Trump administration plans to end all remaining federal contracts with Harvard
The Trump Administration wants federal agencies to end any contracts with Harvard. WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
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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.
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Will anyone emerge as Patriots No. 1 receiver this summer?
While there is a lot of promise up and down the Patriots roster, there remains a glaring question mark atop the wide receiver depth chart as the team continues OTA workouts in Foxboro.
Red Sox toiling in mediocrity at Memorial Day tentpole
Memorial Day has come and gone, and the Boston Red Sox have now been a disappointment for a third of the 2025 MLB season.
Red Sox waste another Crochet gem, lose 3-2 to Brewers
Jackson Chourio homered on the opening pitch from Garrett Crochet, and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Monday.
Jeremy Swayman stellar in net to help Team USA win gold at Worlds
Jeremy Swayman had a forgettable and disappointing 2024-25 season for the Boston Bruins, but his offseason is already off to a great start.
Northeastern, Holy Cross earn spots in NCAA baseball tournament
Both Northeastern and Holy Cross are dancing in the NCAA baseball tournament.
Where Tatum's four First Team All-NBA honors rank in Celtics history
Jayson Tatum was named to his fourth straight All-NBA First Team on Friday, yet another impressive accomplishment for the 27-year-old Boston Celtics star.
Patriots OTA takeaways with Mike Reiss: Vrabel's energy is everywhere
Mike Vrabel's presence is already being felt in New England after just a few days of Patriots organized team activities in Foxboro.
Ryan O'Hearn, Dylan Carlson homer as Orioles beat Red Sox 5-1
Ryan O'Hearn and Dylan Carlson each hit a solo homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Sunday.
Watch the moment top prospect Marcelo Mayer got called up
Saturday was likely a day Marcelo Mayer, one of the top prospects in all of Major League Baseball, will remember for the rest of his life.
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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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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.
Should Karen Read be making so many public statements while on trial?
Karen Read says speaking out to the media is her version of testifying. Some defense attorneys say it's a bad idea.
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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.
Fruit company now open more than 100 years, thanks to one family
A Fall River family is still doing the work that their great-great-grandfather began in the early 1900s.
There's a farm in Boston that's an important part of the community
There's a farm in the city of Boston that grows thousands of pounds of produce every year.
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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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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.
Call for Action helps man get refund, fix for broken refrigerator
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
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More needs to be done to support Mass. veterans, state secretary says
Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans' Services Jon Santiago said more needs to be done to support veterans in the state.
Keller: "Big, beautiful bill" could mean tax breaks for many in Mass.
The Republican tax cut bill making its way through Congress could include a large tax break for many people in Massachusetts.
Keller: Looking at the people and projects impacted by federal funding cuts
Massachusetts Gov. Healey's administration has created an online dashboard of federal funding cuts affecting state programs.
Inflation, unemployment in Mass. ahead of US levels. So who's to blame?
Inflation and unemployment in Massachusetts are running ahead of national levels. So who's to blame?
Is Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey thinking about a run for president?
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has been making the rounds of national TV talk shows. Is she planning a run for president?
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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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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.
Critically endangered whales seen in Bahamas for first time ever
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
"Snow devil" seen on Mount Washington. Here's how they form.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video shows crews coping with 100+ mph winds on Mount Washington
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
New England Living
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Maine Maritime Museum offers historic boat collection and lighthouse tours
The Maine Maritime Museum boasts an historic boat collection and multiple temporary and permanent exhibits.
Norwell business sells hand-poured candles inspired by New England
We visit a South Shore business known for its coastal themed home décor and handmade candles.
Combining bespoke luxury and state-of-the-art technology at a Weston estate
In one of Weston's most coveted neighborhoods we find this suburban estate blending modern architecture, luxury and technology.
Oyster farmer couple builds unique sea farm on their Duxbury property
We head to Duxbury to learn how one couple turned their dream business into their dream home.
The secret to making rotisserie-style chicken at home with Will Gilson
Chef Will Gilson joins Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen for a lesson on making rotisserie-style chicken at home.
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Man grabs officer's gun near MGH and shoots himself, police say
A man grabbed an officer's gun near Massachusetts General Hospital on Cambridge Street and shot himself with it, Boston police said.
Trump administration looks to end federal contracts with Harvard
A letter from the Trump administration says government agencies should look at canceling their remaining federal contracts with Harvard University.
Watch Live: Karen Read trial resumes as prosecution's case nears end
The Karen Read trial is back in Norfolk Superior Court for the first time since Wednesday as the prosecution begins to wind down its case.
Navy veteran's dog tags found on Nantucket, family hoping to get them back
A food and wine festival worker on Nantucket stumbled upon the dog tags of a decorated Navy veteran who passed away in 1982. Now his family is hoping to get them back.
Franklin mourns girl killed in alleged drunk driving crash
Franklin residents are honoring the life of a five-year-old girl who, police say, was killed in a drunk driving crash over the weekend.
Sports
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Will anyone emerge as Patriots No. 1 receiver this summer?
While there is a lot of promise up and down the Patriots roster, there remains a glaring question mark atop the wide receiver depth chart as the team continues OTA workouts in Foxboro.
Red Sox toiling in mediocrity at Memorial Day tentpole
Memorial Day has come and gone, and the Boston Red Sox have now been a disappointment for a third of the 2025 MLB season.
Red Sox waste another Crochet gem, lose 3-2 to Brewers
Jackson Chourio homered on the opening pitch from Garrett Crochet, and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Monday.
Jeremy Swayman stellar in net to help Team USA win gold at Worlds
Jeremy Swayman had a forgettable and disappointing 2024-25 season for the Boston Bruins, but his offseason is already off to a great start.
Northeastern, Holy Cross earn spots in NCAA baseball tournament
Both Northeastern and Holy Cross are dancing in the NCAA baseball tournament.