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Karen Read still faces civil lawsuit after being acquitted of major charges
The O'Keefe family first filed the wrongful death lawsuit last summer after Read's first criminal trial.
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.
Here's what to know about Juneteenth celebrations around Boston
Today is Juneteenth. Here's a look at the celebrations, free museum days and what's open and closed in the Boston area.
What Karen Read said after being found not guilty in death of John O'Keefe
Karen Read spoke to reporters outside Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts after she was found not guilty of all charges except operating under the influence.
Karen Read supporters so loud some in court couldn't hear verdict
Hundreds of Karen Read supporters erupted in cheers outside the courthouse in Dedham, Massachusetts after the verdict was read.
John O'Keefe's friend says celebration after verdict was "disgusting"
Karen Read was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of John O'Keefe.
Key witnesses in Karen Read trial call verdict "devastating miscarriage of justice"
Several key witnesses in the Karen Read trial released a statement on Wednesday, saying the verdict that acquitted her of the most serious charges is a "devastating miscarriage of justice."
Canton residents hope to move forward after Karen Read trial
People who live in Canton describe a deep divide when it comes to views on the trial and its outcome.
Why Karen Read and her supporters were 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.
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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.
Concord farm donates all of its produce to fight food insecurity
One Concord farm is helping to combat food insecurity by donating all of its produce.
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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Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for June 19, 2025
Alyssa Andrews has your latest weather forecast.
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Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
Karen Read found not guilty in death of John O'Keefe, supporters celebrate
Karen Read was cleared of murder and manslaughter charges as a huge crowd of her supporters roared with applause outside of the courthouse in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Town of Canton hopes to move forward after Karen Read trial
People who live in Canton describe a deep divide when it comes to views on the trial and its outcome. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Karen Read Verdict: Podcast and analysis
WBZ's Kristina Rex and WBZ Legal Analyst Katherine Loftus discuss the verdict in the Karen Read Murder trial. What's next for Karen Read, how the jury reached its verdict and more.
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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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Story hits 2-run homer, Red Sox earn series victory over Mariners
Trevor Story hit a two-run home run and Garrett Crochet pitched six innings of one-run ball as the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Wednesday.
Celtics Mock Draft Roundup with NBA Draft just one week away
While the NBA Finals have yet to be decided, the 28 other teams are gearing up for next week's NBA Draft. That includes the Boston Celtics.
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.
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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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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?
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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.
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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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Here's what to know about Juneteenth celebrations around Boston
Today is Juneteenth. Here's a look at the celebrations, free museum days and what's open and closed in the Boston area.
Canton residents hope to move forward after Karen Read trial
People who live in Canton describe a deep divide when it comes to views on the trial and its outcome.
John O'Keefe's friend says celebration after verdict was "disgusting"
Karen Read was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of John O'Keefe.
Karen Read still faces civil lawsuit after being acquitted of major charges
Karen Read was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O'Keefe, but she was convicted of OUI.
Key witnesses in Karen Read trial call verdict "devastating miscarriage of justice"
Several key witnesses in the Karen Read trial released a statement on Wednesday, saying the verdict that acquitted her of the most serious charges is a "devastating miscarriage of justice."
Sports
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Story hits 2-run homer, Red Sox earn series victory over Mariners
Trevor Story hit a two-run home run and Garrett Crochet pitched six innings of one-run ball as the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Wednesday.
Celtics Mock Draft Roundup with NBA Draft just one week away
While the NBA Finals have yet to be decided, the 28 other teams are gearing up for next week's NBA Draft. That includes the Boston Celtics.
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.