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Karen Read trial features cross-examination of crash reconstruction expert Judson Welcher
Judson Welcher, a crash reconstruction expert called by the prosecution, was back on the stand for a second day of testimony in the Karen Read trial.
ICE arrests 40 on Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket
An immigration raid on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket on Tuesday resulted in 40 arrests, ICE says.
Trump says Harvard should cap foreign student enrollment at 15%
President Trump now says Harvard University should limit how many foreign students it accepts.
Firefighter working nearby alerts everyone to fire on roof of Boston building
Crews are on the scene of a fire at a building in Downtown Boston Wednesday afternoon.
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.
Middle schooler dies in crash after allegedly stealing delivery driver's car
A middle school student died in a crash in New Hampshire after allegedly stealing a delivery driver's car in the middle of the night.
Harvard reaches deal to end long fight over slave photos
Harvard University has reached a settlement with a Connecticut woman to end a long legal battle over slave photos.
Private investigators say State Police denying license renewals
Longtime private investigators say the Massachusetts State Police have been denying their license renewal applications.
Wednesday's Child: 9-year-old Laren
Laren is a 9-year-old girl who enjoys drawing, music, dancing, the beach and Harry Potter books.
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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.
Can Trump give Harvard's funding to trade schools? It's not that easy
President Trump wants to divert federal funds from Harvard to trade schools.
Will anyone emerge as Patriots top receiver this summer?
There's a lot of promise on the Patriots roster, but there are still questions at wide receiver.
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Mike Glavine talks Northeastern baseball's 2025 historic season, NCAA tournament
Northeastern's head coach spoke with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche about his team's incredible regular season, their 27-game winning streak and the start of the NCAA tournament
Kevin Costner's "The West" available to stream on The History Channel
"The West" is an eight-part docuseries that dives into the history of the American West. Doris Kearns Goodwin, the executive producer of the series, spoke to Paula Ebben about the goal behind the series.
Wall Street's mood swings: Analysis on where we stand
Armstrong Advisory Group's Chuck Zodda discusses the latest financial headlines and wall street outlook.
Mike Vrabel responds to viral video of Stefon Diggs on boat
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about a video that surfaced of wide receiver Stefon Diggs on a boat over Memorial Day weekend ahead of the team's voluntary offseason practice.
Harvard reaches settlement to end legal battle over slave photos
Harvard University has ended its long battle with a woman over slave photos. WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
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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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Yelich's grand slam in the 10th lifts Brewers to 5-1 win over Red Sox
Christian Yelich hit a grand slam in the 10th inning for his first career-walk-off homer, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Red Sox trade Sean Newcomb to A's for cash considerations
Sean Newcomb's run with his hometown Red Sox has come to an end.
Celtics Mock NBA Draft roundup: Who could Boston take at No. 28?
Brad Stevens needs to add some young, inexpensive talent to the Celtics roster. He has a late first-round pick and early second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to help.
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.
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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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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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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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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.
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.
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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Trump says Harvard should cap foreign student enrollment at 15%
President Trump now says Harvard University should limit how many foreign students it accepts.
Firefighter working nearby alerts everyone to fire on roof of Boston building
Crews are on the scene of a fire at a building in Downtown Boston Wednesday afternoon.
Middle schooler dies in crash after allegedly stealing delivery driver's car
A middle school student died in a crash in New Hampshire after allegedly stealing a delivery driver's car in the middle of the night.
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.
Can Trump give Harvard's funding to trade schools? It's not that easy.
President Trump wants to divert federal funds from Harvard to trade schools. But experts say the process isn't that simple.
Sports
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Yelich's grand slam in the 10th lifts Brewers to 5-1 win over Red Sox
Christian Yelich hit a grand slam in the 10th inning for his first career-walk-off homer, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Red Sox trade Sean Newcomb to A's for cash considerations
Sean Newcomb's run with his hometown Red Sox has come to an end.
Celtics Mock NBA Draft roundup: Who could Boston take at No. 28?
Brad Stevens needs to add some young, inexpensive talent to the Celtics roster. He has a late first-round pick and early second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to help.
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.