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Lindsay Clancy sobs at trial as jury is shown baby's autopsy photos
Lindsay Clancy cried loudly in court as a medical examiner testified about her son's injuries from being strangled.
Brockton mother convicted of killing her 2 sons in 2018 gets new trial
Latarsha Sanders, a Brockton mother who was sentenced to life in prison for killing her two young sons in 2018, will get a new trial.
Police search for man accused of breaking into bedrooms in Jamaica Plain
A woman said the suspect broke into her apartment while she was sleeping.
Red Sox win 8th in a row with dramatic 13 inning victory at Fenway
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
Jaylen Brown says he has "not really" talked to Jayson Tatum since trade
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Several sharks seen on video near popular Maine beach
More than half a dozen white sharks have been spotted close to shore in Scarborough, Maine over a 48-hour period, prompting warnings and increased monitoring near a popular beach.
School bus rolls over in Hyde Park, sending 4 to the hospital
A school bus rolled over in Hyde Park, sending at least four people to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
Solar eclipse, meteor shower to be visible in Mass. next week
A partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower will be visible over Massachusetts on August 12.
Heat advisory issued, with "feels-like" temperatures nearing 100
A heat advisory is in effect for Boston, with the heat index weather forecast nearing 100 degrees.
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Commuting to work on the Charles? Here comes the Wada Hoppah.
An electric ferry called the Wada Hoppah is coming to the Charles River.
There's a cranberry bog in Foxboro, just down the street from Gillette Stadium
Jordyn Jagolinzer takes a look at the Nature Trail and Cranberry Bog at Patriot Place.
Mashpee pickleball players upset over new ball required by town
Following several noise complaints, Mashpee is requiring players to use a new noise-reducing ball.
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Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for August 7, 2026
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Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
Brockton mother sentenced to life in prison for killing kids gets new trial
A Brockton, Massachusetts mother who was sentenced to life in prison for killing her two young sons in 2018 will get a new trial. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Police search for man accused of breaking into Jamaica Plain apartments
Boston Police released surveillance pictures of a man they said is suspected of breaking and entering two apartments in Jamaica Plain. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in wheelchair in East Bridgewater
A driver who delivers medication is facing charges in the sexual assault of a woman in a wheelchair in East Bridgewater.
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3 charged after Concord land was stolen from couple in 2024
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
Mother "extremely concerned" about baby in NICU ahead of nurses strike
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
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Durbin's RBI single in 13th caps Red Sox's 12-11 win over White Sox
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
Jaylen Brown ready to win in Philly after blockbuster Sixers-Celtics trade
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Abreu homers again, Red Sox beat White Sox 4-0 for 7th straight win
Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games and the surging Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Stefon Diggs to reportedly sign with Washington Commanders
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
Durbin hits grand slam, Abreu homers twice as Red Sox rout White Sox 14-2
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
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FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Qdoba removes jalapeños as salmonella outbreak spreads to 27 states
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mass. reported 104 cyclospora cases in July, some linked to lettuce
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
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Take a rare look inside the largest data center in Massachusetts
The Markley data center in Lowell is the largest in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV got a rare look inside.
Why are more young people getting angry about AI?
About half of Gen Z say they use AI at least once per week, but that doesn't mean they are thrilled.
Marblehead man's viral moment exposes loophole in MBTA Communities Law
David Modica's viral moment made people realize the state law means you have to permit for housing, but you don't actually have to build any.
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3 charged after Concord land was stolen from couple in 2024
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
Mother "extremely concerned" about baby in NICU ahead of nurses strike
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
National Grid mistakenly took more than $28,000 from woman's bank account
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
Severe weather forced family to cancel Hawaiian Vrbo. Now they're out $12,000.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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E-ZPass mix up nearly cost driver his registration. Then Call for Action helped.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
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Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Keller: Political battles now fought on government websites
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
New poll shows who voters blame for government shutdown
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
Keller: Sununu enters N.H. Senate race and that's bad news for Brown
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Keller: Moulton running against Markey in Senate race is about age
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
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"Floating boardwalk" to connect walking trails in Natick
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Hammerhead shark tagged off Rhode Island "raises a lot of questions"
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Veterans take to the skies again in World War II-era aircraft
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
Nantucket PD releases Adam Sandler's call about basketball courts
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
Injured hiker gets engaged after fall on New Hampshire mountain
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
New England Living
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Gloucester landmark is one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Step inside a coastal Massachusetts home that's a modern seaside retreat
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Sculpture park in Massachusetts offers one-of-a-kind walk through nature
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
Massachusetts chef known as the "Pasta Queen" gives take on Italian dish
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Visit a Rhode Island bird sanctuary that spans over 300 acres
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.