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Karen Read attorneys' mistrial request denied, prosecutor admits "mistake"
For the second time in a week, Judge Beverly Cannone denied a request for a mistrial by attorneys for Karen Read
Red Sox call up top prospect Roman Anthony
Roman Anthony has finally been called up to the Major Leagues by the Boston Red Sox.
When will air quality improve in Boston?
The air quality in Boston over the last few days hasn't been great, and you may have noticed a foul smell or slight haze in the air.
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.
Vrabel praises Diggs for energy during practice
The Stefon Diggs controversy appears to be a thing of the past in New England, with the receiver at minicamp and earning the praise of head coach Mike Vrabel.
Mass. among states suing Trump administration over gun attachment settlement
Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware joined a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent it from legalizing devices that allow semi-automatic weapons to be converted into machine guns.
Town workers racist words caught on graduation live stream in Lynnfield
Some town workers in Lynnfield have been put on leave after they were allegedly caught on video making racist remarks.
2 swimmers critical after being rescued off Plum Island Point
Two swimmers are in critical condition after they were pulled from the water off of Plum Island Point Sunday night.
Botox injection botulism cases linked to Milton spa, health officials say
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health says that a string of botulism cases from Botox injections has been linked to a spa in Milton.
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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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A breakdown of the Market Basket saga with the BBJ
Grant Welker from the Boston Business Journal fills in WBZ's Courtney Cole on the latest headlines from the Market Basket saga after the longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas was placed on leave.
ARCCA expert Daniel Wolfe testifies about dummy tests in Karen Read trial
Daniel Wolfe with ARCCA testified in the Karen Read trial about using a test dummy to investigate the alleged collision between John O'Keefe and Read's SUV.
Private investigator testifies in Karen Read trial
Private investigator John Tederman took photos of 34 Fairview Road in Canton. He testified in the Karen Read trial on Monday.
Karen Read's lawyers argue for mistrial, alleging "intentional misconduct" by prosecution
Karen Read's lawyers pushed for a mistrial after the prosecution asked a witness about holes in John O'Keefe's sweatshirt. The holes were cut by an investigator long after the incident in Canton.
Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for June 9, 2025
Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
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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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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.
Vrabel praises Diggs for bringing energy during practice
The Stefon Diggs controversy appears to be a thing of the past in New England, with the receiver at minicamp and earning the praise of head coach Mike Vrabel.
Narvaez thought about bunting before hitting key homer vs. Yankees
Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez had one of the biggest swings for Boston in a weekend series against the Yankees. It was a swing that almost didn't happen.
Identity of Patriots clear as mandatory minicamp kicks off
The Patriots kick off mandatory minicamp on Monday, the final time they'll take the field before training camp next month.
How soon before the Red Sox call up Roman Anthony?
The sun will eventually rise on Roman Anthony's MLB career. Will the Red Sox make that call on Monday?
Red Sox beat up Carlos Rodón, take finale and series from Yankees
The Red Sox hit five home runs to overcome two by Aaron Judge in an 11-7 win over the Yankees on Sunday night.
Watch top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony demolish a 497-foot grand slam
Roman Anthony isn't making things easy on the Boston Red Sox as he continues to make his case for his call to the big leagues.
Red Sox beat Yankees, 10-7
The Red Sox beat the Yankees 10-7 on Saturday night to even their weekend series at one game apiece.
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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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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.
When will air quality improve in Boston?
The air quality in Boston over the last few days hasn't been great, and you may have noticed a foul smell or slight haze in the air.
Several states sue Trump administration over a plan to distribute machine gun converters
Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware joined a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent it from distributing devices that allow semi-automatic weapons to be converted into machine guns.
Karen Read attorneys' mistrial request denied; Judge says jury "fed up" with delays
For the second time in a week, Judge Beverly Cannone denied Karen Read's attorneys' request for a mistrial after they accused the prosecution of misconduct.
2 swimmers critical after being rescued off Plum Island Point
Two swimmers are in critical condition after they were pulled from the water off of Plum Island Point Sunday night.
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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.
Vrabel praises Diggs for bringing energy during practice
The Stefon Diggs controversy appears to be a thing of the past in New England, with the receiver at minicamp and earning the praise of head coach Mike Vrabel.
Narvaez thought about bunting before hitting key homer vs. Yankees
Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez had one of the biggest swings for Boston in a weekend series against the Yankees. It was a swing that almost didn't happen.
Identity of Patriots clear as mandatory minicamp kicks off
The Patriots kick off mandatory minicamp on Monday, the final time they'll take the field before training camp next month.