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What do ICE agents legally have to do when detaining someone?
What are ICE agents legally required to do in an immigration raid? Here's what an expert says.
Game 5 will likely be remembered as "The Luke Kornet Game"
Luke Kornet was blocking shots and barking at the crowd throughout his epic Game 5 performance on Wednesday night, helping the Boston Celtics stave off elimination against the New York Knicks.
Watch Live: Karen Read trial resumes with testimony about evidence processing
The high-profile Karen Read trial is back inside a Dedham, Massachusetts courtroom with more witness testimony.
Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos from France
Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova, already facing possible deportation back to Russia, has now been charged with smuggling undeclared biological material into the U.S.
Tariffs increasing school construction costs in Massachusetts
School districts working to open up new buildings are paying the price for increased tariffs.
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.
Harvard bought a copy of the Magna Carta for $27.50. It's now worth millions.
The Harvard Law School library bought a copy of the Magna Carta in 1946 for $27.50. It's now likely worth millions of dollars.
Patriots to start 2025 season at home against Raiders
We finally have a schedule for the New England Patriots' 2025 season, as the NFL announced its full slate of games Wednesday night.
Price of watching NFL adds up with games on streaming services
The changing media landscape comes at a cost to fans who are just trying to keep up with what game is airing where.
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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.
Nurse who taught FBI how to profile serial killers is also a Newton mom
Dr. Ann Burgess is a mother of four who also taught the FBI how to profile serial killers.
Boston music festival VIP Ticket Giveaway - Win a pair of 3-Day Passes
Enter for a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to all 3 days of the Boston Calling Music Festival.
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Harvard president takes voluntary pay cut amid funding freezes and more top stories
The president of Harvard University volunteered to take a pay cut as the school has been at odds with the Trump administration.
Next Weather: WBZ mid-morning forecast for May 15, 2025
Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
Man will swim around Martha's Vineyard in hopes of changing public opinion about sharks
An endurance athlete will swim around Martha's Vineyard ahead of the "Jaws" anniversary to change minds about sharks.
Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for May 15, 2025
Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
Next Weather: WBZ Update
Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
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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.
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Game 5 will likely be remembered as "The Luke Kornet Game"
Luke Kornet was blocking shots and barking at the crowd throughout his epic Game 5 performance on Wednesday night, helping the Boston Celtics stave off elimination against the New York Knicks.
Celtics hold off elimination to force Game 6 vs. Knicks
Derrick White had 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 127-102 Game 5 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night that kept them alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Tigers win 6-5 over Red Sox in three-game series
Justyn-Henry Malloy hit a pinch-hit single in the ninth to end the game and give the Detroit Tigers a 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.
Patriots 2025 schedule announced; season kicks off at home vs. Raiders
We finally have a schedule for the New England Patriots' 2025 season, as the NFL announced its full slate of games Wednesday night.
Patriots sign running back/special teamer Trayveon Williams
The New England Patriots have put together an intriguing stable of running backs for the 2025 season, and added former Bengals rusher Trayveon Williams to the mix on Wednesday.
Jayson Tatum thanks fans, gives thumbs up from hospital bed
Jayson Tatum appears to be in good spirits after undergoing surgery on his ruptured Achilles, giving fans a thumbs up in his first social media post since Monday's devastating injury.
How will Tatum perform after his Achilles injury? Here's what a doctor says.
A doctor is confident Jayson Tatum will be able to play at his superstar level when he returns to the Boston Celtics.
Will Tatum's injury usher in major changes for Celtics?
Jayson Tatum likely won't play next season and the Boston Celtics could be making major changes.
Detroit Tigers top Boston Red Sox in 10-9 victory
Javier Baez hit his second go-ahead, three-run home run in the 11th inning for his first multi-homer game in Detroit, lifting the Tigers to a 10-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Health
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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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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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.
Daffodil field started during World War II no longer a hidden secret
The daffodil field at Parsons Reserve in Dartmouth, Massachusetts is a beautiful spot to visit in the spring.
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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.
Tufts researchers hope to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
I-Team
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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.
Long-term care insurance company approves claim after I-Team gets involved
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
Keller @ Large
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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?
Keller: Can President Trump brush off his tanking poll numbers?
Polls agree that President Trump's job approval has taken a hit lately. Can he afford to ignore them?
UMass president wants schools to focus on climate tech research
As he celebrates his tenth year running the University of Massachusetts system, President Marty Meehan has survival on his mind.
Business News
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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.
Edaville makes Christmas plans as King Richard's Faire moves in
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
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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.
Curling is exploding in popularity at Wayland club
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
New England Living
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The art of boatbuilding continues on centuries later in Essex
Harold Burnham has made a name for himself as a boat designer, shipwright, sail maker and historian.
Brimfield home to the oldest outdoor flea market in America
Known by many as the oldest outdoor antiques flea market in America, Brimfield is the ultimate destination for antique lovers.
Seeing Boston from a new perspective by taking a helicopter tour
One of Boston's top helicopter flight schools, Blue Hill Helicopters offers helicopter tours of Boston and beyond.
How to make the perfect homemade pizza on your grill
Chef Gatto heads outdoors to show Michaela Johnson how to cook up the perfect grilled pizza with homemade mozzarella.
Camping and exploring the outdoors in a new way with Walden Campervans
Walden Campervans are fully customized and outfitted campervans that allow adventurers to go camping in a whole new way.
Latest Stories
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Watch Live: Karen Read trial resumes with testimony about evidence processing
The high-profile Karen Read trial is back inside a Dedham, Massachusetts courtroom with more witness testimony.
Harvard bought a copy of the Magna Carta for $27.50. It's now worth millions.
The Harvard Law School library bought a copy of the Magna Carta in 1946 for $27.50. It's now likely worth millions of dollars.
U.S. accuses Russian researcher of smuggling frog embryos from France
Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova, already facing possible deportation back to Russia, has now been charged with smuggling undeclared biological material into the U.S.
Price of watching NFL adds up with games on streaming services
The changing media landscape comes at a cost to fans who are just trying to keep up with what game is airing where.
Tigers win 6-5 over Red Sox in three-game series
Justyn-Henry Malloy hit a pinch-hit single in the ninth to end the game and give the Detroit Tigers a 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.
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Game 5 will likely be remembered as "The Luke Kornet Game"
Luke Kornet was blocking shots and barking at the crowd throughout his epic Game 5 performance on Wednesday night, helping the Boston Celtics stave off elimination against the New York Knicks.
Celtics hold off elimination to force Game 6 vs. Knicks
Derrick White had 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 127-102 Game 5 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night that kept them alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Tigers win 6-5 over Red Sox in three-game series
Justyn-Henry Malloy hit a pinch-hit single in the ninth to end the game and give the Detroit Tigers a 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.
Patriots 2025 schedule announced; season kicks off at home vs. Raiders
We finally have a schedule for the New England Patriots' 2025 season, as the NFL announced its full slate of games Wednesday night.
Patriots sign running back/special teamer Trayveon Williams
The New England Patriots have put together an intriguing stable of running backs for the 2025 season, and added former Bengals rusher Trayveon Williams to the mix on Wednesday.