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Weekend heat likely to break records with 90s in forecast
Seems a bit early in the season to be talking about "dangerous heat" but it's coming this weekend.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
COVID-19 In Massachusetts: Latest Developments
Get the latest COVID-19 related news updated throughout the day.
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Charlestown High students arrested after 2 guns found inside school
Boston Police said a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old student are in custody after two guns were found at Charlestown High School.
How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
MBTA pulls new Orange Line trains out of service after braking units issue
The MBTA is pulling all new Orange Line trains out of service after one experienced a problem in its braking units.
Monkeypox virus identified in Massachusetts man
A patient at Massachusetts General Hospital has been diagnosed with monkeypox.
2 Harwich men start foundation to house Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Two Harwich men have started the Ukrainian Relief Mission Charitable Corporation, which has raised over $300,000.
HVAC companies overwhelmed ahead of hot weekend
Ahead of the forecasted scorcher of a weekend, HVAC companies throughout our area report being overwhelmed with calls.
Health advocates urge COVID restrictions to return
A group of health advocates is calling on Governor Charlie Baker to reinstate safety measures.
Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Shrewsbury couple hopes daughter's suicide helps others
A Shrewsbury girl died by suicide at 16 years old. Now her family hopes her death can help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Thursday is Mental Health Awareness Day
A day long effort by CBS Boston to shine a light on issues of mental health.
How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
Mental health resources for depression, suicide prevention, substance abuse and more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and these organizations are available to help.
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Pats announce 2022 preseason schedule
The Patriots' preseason schedule is official.
Horford a 'full go' for Celtics in Game vs. Heat
The Celtics got some very good news on Al Horford.
Sweeney to remain Bruins' GM, Cassidy's status to be determined
The Bruins apparently won't be making a change at general manager.
Derrick White out for Game 2 due to personal reasons
The Celtics will be without Derrick White in Game 2 on Thursday night.
Lowry out for Heat, Smart probable for Celtics in Game 2
The Miami Heat will still be without their starting point guard in Game 2.
Pivetta pitches rare complete game in Red Sox win
Nick Pivetta's night started in rough fashion. It was smooth sailing from there.
Pivetta tosses 2-hitter, Red Sox beat Astros 5-1
Nick Pivetta pitched a two-hitter and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Wednesday night.
If the Celtics want to steal Game 2 in Miami, they need Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to play like stars
The Celtics are confident that they can bounce back in Game 2 against the Heat. They need their stars to be stars.
Don Sweeney doesn't have contract with Bruins for next season
Bruins GM Don Sweeney doesn't currently have a contract for next season.
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What do Celtics have to do to steal a Game 2 win in Miami
Cedric Maxwell chats with Dan Roche about the keys to the Celtics getting a victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Miami.
WBZ Evening News Update For May 19, 2022
Two teens charged after guns found in Charlestown High School; MBTA pulls Orange Line trains from service due to brake issue; Funeral held for Gino Cappelletti; Weekend forecast.
Next Weather: WBZ evening forecast for May 19
Eric Fisher has your latest weather forecast.
HVAC companies overwhelmed with calls ahead of hot weekend
Ahead of the forecasted scorcher of a weekend, HVAC companies throughout our area report being overwhelmed with calls. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Harwich men raising money to house Ukrainian refugees in Poland
WBZ-TV's Rachel Holt reports.
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How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
Shrewsbury couple hopes daughter's suicide helps others
A Shrewsbury girl died by suicide at 16 years old. Now her family hopes her death can help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Police officer's compassion helps suicidal man seek mental health care
A veteran police officer helped convince a suicidal man to get into her cruiser and seek mental health treatment.
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Program helps kids resume school after mental health issues
The program is now being implemented nationwide and bridging a gap to get struggling kids to stay in school.
American Heritage Museum offers interactive history of war
At the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, the focus is not celebrating our conflicts but making sure we don't repeat the mistakes of the past.
It Happens Here: Roxbury's Dudley Greenhouse Gives Residents Chance To Grow Their Own Food
A major effort is underway to tackle food insecurity in Roxbury and the surrounding neighborhoods of Boston.
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How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
Boston Reverend expands "Can We Talk" program to new community
Rev. Edwin Johnson's program will focus on people who speak Spanish. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
Shrewsbury couple hopes daughter's suicide helps others
A Shrewsbury girl died by suicide at 16 years old. Now her family hopes her death can help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Shrewsbury couple hopes daughter's suicide teaches other children to seek help
A Shrewsbury girl died by suicide at 16 years old. Now her family hopes her death can help break the stigma surrounding mental health. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Police officer's compassion helps suicidal man seek mental health care
A veteran police officer helped convince a suicidal man to get into her cruiser and seek mental health treatment.
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Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
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Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Keller: Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Show How Abortion Rights Have Become 'Grotesquely Politicized'
Jon says abortion rights, like so many other issues, has "become grotesquely politicized, just like another once-accepted public health standard, the right of the state to require vaccinations."
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Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Consumer price growth slowed in April
The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
What Is Behind The Recent Stock Market Plunge?
Mike Armstrong, Senior Managing Partner at Armstrong Advisory Group, talked to WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben about the fluctuating stock market.
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.
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Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
New England Living: changing face of Mystic's shoreline
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
New England Living: Salmon Nicoise recipe
Legal Sea Foods Chefs Matt King and Patrick Keefe offer up tips on how to pick and prepare the perfect piece of fish.
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Charlestown High students arrested after 2 guns found inside school
Boston Police said a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old student are in custody after two guns were found at Charlestown High School.
How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
MBTA pulls new Orange Line trains out of service after braking units issue
The MBTA is pulling all new Orange Line trains out of service after one experienced a problem in its braking units.
2 Harwich men start foundation to house Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Two Harwich men have started the Ukrainian Relief Mission Charitable Corporation, which has raised over $300,000.
HVAC companies overwhelmed ahead of hot weekend
Ahead of the forecasted scorcher of a weekend, HVAC companies throughout our area report being overwhelmed with calls.
Sports
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Pats announce 2022 preseason schedule
The Patriots' preseason schedule is official.
Horford a 'full go' for Celtics in Game vs. Heat
The Celtics got some very good news on Al Horford.
Sweeney to remain Bruins' GM, Cassidy's status to be determined
The Bruins apparently won't be making a change at general manager.
Derrick White out for Game 2 due to personal reasons
The Celtics will be without Derrick White in Game 2 on Thursday night.
Lowry out for Heat, Smart probable for Celtics in Game 2
The Miami Heat will still be without their starting point guard in Game 2.