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Venezuelan migrants expected to leave Joint Base Cape Cod this week
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker's office said the remaining Venezuelan migrants at Joint Base Cape Cod are expected to leave the facility this week.
Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady hire divorce lawyers, reports say
Could Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady be headed for divorce?
Former Northeastern employee charged in explosion hoax on campus
Former Northeastern University employee Jason Duhaime was arrested in Texas Tuesday and charged with an explosion hoax on campus last month.
1 student shot, another arrested outside Burke High School in Dorchester
The teenage boy was found injured outside on school grounds.
US Attorney General asked to probe threats to children's hospitals
Boston Children's Hospital said that its doctors were being threatened with violence over its surgical program for transgender youths.
Jury selection begins for driver charged in South Boston crash that killed boy
Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of a driver charged in a 2018 crash that killed a little boy in a stroller in South Boston.
Lawmakers push for families to receive federal heating funds earlier this year
Lawmakers are asking for federal financial assistance for heat earlier.
Orange Line slow zones still in place after unprecedented shutdown
More than two weeks after reopening, some slow zones remain in effect.
Keller @ Large: Candidates playing character card is not without risk
The saga of former football star Herschel Walker, locked in a tight Georgia race for Senate, is a cautionary tale of how risky playing the character card can be.
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National Taco Day: Where to find deals and free tacos on Tuesday
October 4 is a very special "Taco Tuesday" - it's National Taco Day.
Study looks at why some marriages last and others don't
The study found little correlation between personality traits and marital happiness.
Leftover Patriots Thoughts: Maybe Zappe can be an NFL QB
How you felt coming out of that game probably depends on how you felt going in.
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WBZ Evening News Update For October 4, 2022
Seventeen-year-old faces six charges in shooting of Burke High School student; HYM Investment Group picked to redevelop vacant lot in Roxbury; Lawmakers ask federal government to release heating aid money early; Latest forecast.
Donations collected in Townsend, Middleboro for Hurricane Ian survivors
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Lawmakers push for families to receive federal heating funds earlier this year
Lawmakers are asking for federal financial assistance for heat earlier.
Next Weather: WBZ Evening Update For October 4
Eric Fisher has your latest weather forecast.
17-year-old arrested after allegedly shooting another teen outside Dorchester school.
WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
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I-Team Investigations
Residents left with few options as low-income assisted living facility closes
Residents said staff members told them they would not be fed or cared for after October 5.
I-Team: Unions furious that Soldiers' Home superintendent will return to work
There are new problems for the Chelsea Soldiers' Home.
I-Team: City knew about potential light pole danger as far back as 2017
The most recent bridge inspection from January included photos of the poles and found severe deficiencies in the steel that required repairs.
Health
Doctors say kids no longer need to miss school during head lice outbreaks
Doctors said head lice screening programs in schools are not an effective way to manage the problem and may, in turn, stigmatize children.
Tufts researchers launching study to see if health shake prevents memory loss
Local researchers are studying whether drinking a daily shake can help stave off memory loss.
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Patriots reportedly signing QB Garrett Gilbert to practice squad
With Bailey Zappe the only healthy quarterback on the roster, the Patriots are reportedly adding veteran journeyman Garret Gilbert to the practice squad ahead of their Week 5 game against the Detroit Lions.
NBA GMs don't see Celtics as title favorites
Most sports books have the Boston Celtics as the favorites to win it all in 2023. But NBA GMs aren't as optimistic about the reigning Eastern Conference champs.
Jamie Collins has a new number for fourth stint with Pats
Patriots fans are pretty familiar with Jamie Collins, who is back in New England for the fourth time of his career. But fans will have to get used to a new number on the linebacker's jersey.
It's a throwback week for the Patriots
We're on to Week 5 in New England. And that means we're on to a throwback week for the Patriots.
Revs use donuts to announce Djordje Petrovic as Team MVP
Djordje Petrovic earned Team MVP honors in his first season with the Revs, and the club broke the news to their goalkeeper in a unique and fitting fashion.
Emotional Rich Hill hopes to be back with Red Sox
Before he could take his seat in the Red Sox dugout after leaving the mound Monday night, Rich Hill had to get through his teammates first. Every one of them was waiting to give the 42-year-old a hug following his final start of the season.
Rays lose 4-3 to Red Sox, move closer to 6th playoff seed
The Boston Red Sox rallied against the bullpen for a 4-3 victory on Monday night, extending the Rays' skid to four games.
Jonnu Smith injury leaves Patriots thin at tight end
The injury left the Patriots with only one true tight end -- Hunter Henry -- on the roster.
Blake Griffin explains why he signed with Boston Celtics
Blake Griffin had a great seat to see the kind of team that the Celtics became last year. When the opportunity to join them presented itself, it was one that Griffin couldn't pass up.
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Tewksbury is home to America's first Public Health Museum
The museum helps educate people about public health by using fascinating artifacts.
Norwood's 200-year-old Winsmith Mill now a special shopping center
The Winsmith Mill Shops in Norwood is a 200-year-old building filled with local shops, artists and an underground music venue.
Roxbury's Madhouse Motors breaks barriers with custom motorcycle parts
Madhouse Motors in Roxbury is a home for motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world.
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Doctors say kids no longer need to miss school during head lice outbreaks
Doctors said head lice screening programs in schools are not an effective way to manage the problem and may, in turn, stigmatize children.
Tufts researchers launching study to see if health shake prevents memory loss
Local researchers are studying whether drinking a daily shake can help stave off memory loss.
Study looks at why some marriages last and others don't
The study found little correlation between personality traits and marital happiness.
Doctors urge vaccine-weary - Don't skip your flu shot this fall
After flu hit historically low levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be poised for a comeback.
FDA approves ALS drug with study partly funded by Ice Bucket Challenge
There's still some uncertainty about the drug's efficacy.
I-Team
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Residents left with few options as low-income assisted living facility closes
Residents said staff members told them they would not be fed or cared for after October 5.
I-Team: Unions furious that Soldiers' Home superintendent will return to work
There are new problems for the Chelsea Soldiers' Home.
I-Team: City knew about potential light pole danger as far back as 2017
The most recent bridge inspection from January included photos of the poles and found severe deficiencies in the steel that required repairs.
Woman hurt by falling light pole while walking in Seaport District
Sources told the WBZ-TV I-Team that a woman was hurt Tuesday when a light pole fell on her while she was walking in Boston's Seaport District.
I-Team's Call For Action gets man refund after thieves spend $6,000 on Airbnbs
A Merrimack man discovered thousands of dollars of fraudulent charges on his credit card and the bank said he was responsible for it.
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Keller @ Large: Candidates playing character card is not without risk
The saga of former football star Herschel Walker, locked in a tight Georgia race for Senate, is a cautionary tale of how risky playing the character card can be.
Watch the complete Question 4 debate: Access to driver's licenses
Question 4 on the Massachusetts statewide ballot this November deals with access to driver's licenses.
Keller: Next Massachusetts governor will face electricity cost crisis
Candidates Geoff Diehl and Maura Healey have different approaches to handle state's energy needs.
Keller @ Large: Truth test for TV ads in one of NH's congressional races
Jon Keller digs into the claims made by TV ads in the race between incumbent Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican nominee Karoline Leavitt.
Watch the complete Question 1 debate: The "Millionaire's Tax"
Question 1 on the Massachusetts statewide ballot this November deals with the so-called "Millionaire's Tax."
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Tupperware can now be found on store shelves
Tupperware containers will now be available at Target, in a major shift for the 76-year-old brand.
3 Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Massachusetts on closing list
Three Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Massachusetts are on a "store closings" list on the struggling retailer's website.
Child labor violations reported at New England restaurants
The Labor Department is highlighting child labor law violations it says it found at New England restaurants.
Regal Cinemas owner files for bankruptcy
The company is dealing with billions of dollars in debt and lower-than-expected attendance at screenings.
Some Boston hotels, restaurants, still desperate for workers as business returns
Despite the boom in business, some hotels and restaurants say they still cannot reach pre-pandemic staff levels.
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Some Boston-area restaurants add hunger relief donation option to menus
There's a new menu option at some local restaurants.
Man on date retrieves 11 phones from bottom of Charles River
A man trying to find his own phone that he dropped in the Charles made quite the discovery.
Beloved Beverly seal "Shoebert" released back into ocean
"Shoebert" captured the heart of the Beverly community after hanging out at Shoe Pond and later turning himself in.
100-year-old New Hampshire woman awarded honorary diploma
A 100-year-old woman who left high school to care for her brother during the Great Depression has been awarded an honorary diploma in New Hampshire.
Bright lights spotted over Mass. were satellites, not NASA mission
Some people reported seeing strange lights moving through the night sky.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
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Lawmakers push for families to receive federal heating funds earlier this year
Lawmakers are asking for federal financial assistance for heat earlier.
Orange Line slow zones still in place after unprecedented shutdown
More than two weeks after reopening, some slow zones remain in effect.
Keller @ Large: Candidates playing character card is not without risk
The saga of former football star Herschel Walker, locked in a tight Georgia race for Senate, is a cautionary tale of how risky playing the character card can be.
Mother arrested in Woburn following Amber Alert for two kids in Maine
Police in Massachusetts have arrested the suspect at the center of an Amber Alert in Maine.
Community leaders call for more youth violence prevention after Burke School shooting
Some leaders were quick to call for a more robust school safety plan after a shooting in Dorchester.
Sports
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Patriots reportedly signing QB Garrett Gilbert to practice squad
With Bailey Zappe the only healthy quarterback on the roster, the Patriots are reportedly adding veteran journeyman Garret Gilbert to the practice squad ahead of their Week 5 game against the Detroit Lions.
NBA GMs don't see Celtics as title favorites
Most sports books have the Boston Celtics as the favorites to win it all in 2023. But NBA GMs aren't as optimistic about the reigning Eastern Conference champs.
Jamie Collins has a new number for fourth stint with Pats
Patriots fans are pretty familiar with Jamie Collins, who is back in New England for the fourth time of his career. But fans will have to get used to a new number on the linebacker's jersey.
It's a throwback week for the Patriots
We're on to Week 5 in New England. And that means we're on to a throwback week for the Patriots.
Revs use donuts to announce Djordje Petrovic as Team MVP
Djordje Petrovic earned Team MVP honors in his first season with the Revs, and the club broke the news to their goalkeeper in a unique and fitting fashion.