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Karen Read trial jury deliberates for first full day
Jurors in the Karen Read trial had their first full day of deliberations Monday, but did not reach a verdict.
Boston man falls off cliff trying to see Kilauea volcano eruption
A Boston man fell off a cliff while trying to get an up-close view of the Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii.
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.
Crowd grows outside Karen Read trial as people await verdict
As the second murder trial of Karen Read draws to a close and another jury deliberates whether she killed her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, the movement proclaiming her innocence has grown even larger, spreading outside of Massachusetts.
Devers trade leaves Sox fans furious. "They're just doing it for the money."
Rafael Devers is now with the San Francisco Giants and most Boston Red Sox fans are furious.
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.
Man accused of yelling racial slurs at fisherman, daughter pleads not guilty
A father and daughter were fishing on a lake in Lunenburg when they say a man began throwing rocks at them and shouting racial slurs.
Injured trooper gives thumbs up as he's released from hospital
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Sean Clark was released from the hospital, nearly a week after a hit-and-run crash.
Concord farm donates all of its produce to fight food insecurity in Mass.
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.
Why are banks opening so many new branches in Massachusetts?
With digital banking so easily available, why are so many new bank branches opening in Massachusetts?
Hip-hop artist and actor Slaine helps others access mental health care
George Carroll, better known as Slaine, shares the story of his journey from addiction to recovery.
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"Beautiful" showcases the talent of Carole King at Waltham's Reagle Music Theatre
The Tony Award-winning musical "Beautiful" follows the journey of the singer-songwriter at the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston in Waltham.
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Aspiring musicians attend music industry boot camp
The event was held in Mattapan and funded by the City of Boston.
Mass. man accused of yelling racial slurs, throwing rocks at father and daughter appears in court
The man accused of a racist attack targeting a father and daughter who were fishing in Massachusetts pled not guilty. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Farm in Concord donates everything it produces to combat food insecurity
One Concord farm is helping to combat food insecurity in Massachusetts by donating all of its produce.
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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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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.
Red Sox trade Rafael Devers to Giants in shocking blockbuster
In a stunning move, the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.
Brayan Bello, Rafael Devers lead Red Sox over Yankees 2-0 for 3-game sweep
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 2-0 on Sunday for a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to five.
Boston Red Sox top rival New York Yankees, 4-3
Hunter Dobbins pitched six shutout innings to beat the Yankees for the second time in a week, and the Boston Red Sox won their fourth straight game on Saturday night, 4-3 over New York.
Narváez hits walk-off single in 10th, Red Sox beat Yankees 2-1
Carlos Narváez hit a walk-off RBI single off the wall in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Friday night.
Derrick White going overseas to coach in Basketball Without Borders
Derrick White is going international this offseason, as the Celtics star is heading to Singapore to try his hand in coaching.
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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.
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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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Man accused of yelling racial slurs at fisherman, daughter pleads not guilty
A father and daughter were fishing on a lake in Lunenburg when they say a man began throwing rocks at them and shouting racial slurs.
Concord farm donates all of its produce to fight food insecurity in Mass.
One Concord farm is helping to combat food insecurity in Massachusetts by donating all of its produce.
Crowd grows outside Karen Read trial as people await verdict
As the second murder trial of Karen Read draws to a close and another jury deliberates whether she killed her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, the movement proclaiming her innocence has grown even larger, spreading outside of Massachusetts.
Injured trooper gives thumbs up as he's released from hospital
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Sean Clark was released from the hospital, nearly a week after a hit-and-run crash.
Here's the full celebrity lineup for the 2025 Boston Fan Expo
The new 2025 Boston Fan Expo lineup has been announced, and fans of popular franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and WWE will be excited.
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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.
Red Sox trade Rafael Devers to Giants in shocking blockbuster
In a stunning move, the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.