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Bias allegations against trooper in Karen Read case could impact many prosecutions
Allegations of bias against currently-suspended Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, who testified in the Karen Read trial, could impact several prosecutions.
Dedham High School football game canceled after shooting threat
Dedham High School's varsity football game was canceled Friday night after the school received a threat about a shooting.
Who gets to keep a $70k engagement ring? Case goes before Mass. SJC
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Massachusetts police warn of threatening scam using pictures of homes
Police in several Massachusetts communities are warning about a threatening scam where some victims have lost thousands of dollars.
Hitman who killed Whitey Bulger sentenced to 25 years in prison
Prosecutors initially had said Geas used a lock attached to a belt to repeatedly hit the 89-year-old Bulger in the head.
Jan. 6 rioter from Ashland accused of assaulting officer gets 9 months
An Ashland, Massachusetts doctor was sentenced to prison Thursday for her role in the Jan. 6 breach of the Capitol, where she's accused of assaulting a police officer.
Worcester man accused of murdering 2 women denied bail
William Rodriguez is accused of stabbing and killing Ana Maria Martinez and her mother, Sergia Acosta, in their Worcester home.
Patriots-Bengals Week 1 predictions
Could the Patriots pull off an upset over the Bengals in Jerod Mayo's first game as head coach?
Boston Children's doctor says cellphones have no business in schools
With a new school year came a new cellphone policy in many Massachusetts schools.
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Weekend To Do List: Fall festivals and touch-a-truck event
Get in the fall spirit this weekend with fairs in Rutland and Sterling, plus a touch-a-truck event for the little ones in Attleboro!
How to help children handle anxiety as they go back to school
Children may develop anxiety over getting used to new routines.
EEE map for Massachusetts shows towns at highest risk level
Massachusetts publishes a map showing where EEE risk levels are the highest.
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Dog bar Park-9 to host its first wellness week in Everett
Greater Boston's only bar/dog park/dog day care will be hosting the event for all dog owners and promoting products from local businesses.
Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for September 7
Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
Next Weather: WBZ Update
Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
Homeowners in 5 Massachusetts towns receive threatening scam messages
Police in several Massachusetts communities are warning about a threatening scam where some victims have lost thousands of dollars. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Massachusetts high school cancels football game due to threat
Dedham High School's varsity football game was canceled after the school received a threat about a shooting. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
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Health care company not paying workers taken over by new firm
Weeks of I-Team investigations into the crisis at Blupoint Healthcare's three nursing homes in Massachusetts led to protesting workers finally getting paid.
Hundreds of Massachusetts drivers receive notice their CDL was revoked
Drivers who depend on their licenses to work, were suddenly notified that violations from decades ago now disqualify them from holding a CDL.
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Parental meddling in kids' friendships could backfire, says new research
New research finds that parents should avoid interfering when it comes to their children's friendships.
High blood pressure affecting young adults and children, study says
High blood pressure doesn't only affect middle-aged or older adults. A new study finds a sizable number of young people have it too.
New AI tool developed by Harvard can help identify and treat cancer
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed a new artificial intelligence tool that goes beyond what other AI systems can achieve in cancer diagnosis.
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Soccer coach teaches kids love of the game after injury ended his playing career
A Boston soccer player is giving back, coaching kids after an injury ended his playing career.
Red Sox snap 5-game skid, hand White Sox 110th loss, with 3-1 win
The Boston Red Sox handed the Chicago White Sox their 110th loss of the season, 3-1 on Friday night.
Sow ruled out, Patriots list Lowe questionable for Week 1
The Patriots will be without one of their starting offensive linemen in Week 1, as left guard Sidy Sow has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals in Cincinnati.
Bengals offense may not be at full strength Sunday vs. Pats
The Patriots have a touch matchup with the Bengals in Week 1, but Cincinnati's offense may not be at full strength for the game.
Pats players that will make 2024 season worth watching
The 2024 NFL season is going to be another trying one for Patriots fans, but a handful of players will make it worth watching.
Patriots-Bengals Week 1 predictions
Could the Patriots pull off an upset over the Bengals in Jerod Mayo's first game as head coach?
Brady jokes they should shut down Instagram now that Belichick has joined
Tom Brady says the party is over on Instagram now that Bill Belichick is part of the social media platform.
What to watch for when Pats kick off season vs. Bengals
Can Jacoby Brissett bring his past success against Cincinnati to the Patriots? It's one of the many things we'll be watching for Sunday afternoon.
Red Sox spiraling after disastrous road trip
A road trip was supposed to give the Red Sox a chance to get back on track. Instead, Boston's postseason hopes are now spiraling down the drain.
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Are bees still suffering from Colony Collapse Disorder?
Colony Collapse Disorder, the unexplained mass death of honeybees worldwide, was a serious issue. But it faded from the headlines.
Are we too reliant on the programs impacted by the Microsoft outage?
Cybersecurity experts suggest Friday's Microsoft outage could be the biggest tech outage in history. Does the world rely on these programs too much?
Where does Karen Read case rank among infamous Massachusetts trials?
The Karen Read trial is big, but Massachusetts has had several other big trials in recent years.
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Dungeon Rock in Lynn started with pirate ghost and treasure hunt
Dungeon Rock has a long history in Lynn that includes the ghost of a pirate and a long search for hidden treasure.
What's inside that big building at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir?
The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum in Chestnut Hill was once vital to supplying to Boston and its neighboring villages during the Gilded Age.
Why is kiteboarding big in Nahant? The answer's blowin' in the wind
The beaches in Nahant, Massachusetts have a unique advantage when it comes to kiteboarding.
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Parental meddling in kids' friendships could backfire, says new research
New research finds that parents should avoid interfering when it comes to their children's friendships.
High blood pressure affecting young adults and children, study says
High blood pressure doesn't only affect middle-aged or older adults. A new study finds a sizable number of young people have it too.
New AI tool developed by Harvard can help identify and treat cancer
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed a new artificial intelligence tool that goes beyond what other AI systems can achieve in cancer diagnosis.
How to help children handle anxiety as they go back to school
The start of the new school year can be a tough time for some children. They may develop anxiety over getting used to new routines.
Judge approves Steward Health Care's sale of 5 Mass. hospitals
A judge approved the sale of five Massachusetts hospitals owned by Steward Health Care on Wednesday during a long-awaited bankruptcy hearing in Texas.
I-Team
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Health care company not paying workers taken over by new firm
Weeks of I-Team investigations into the crisis at Blupoint Healthcare's three nursing homes in Massachusetts led to protesting workers finally getting paid.
Hundreds of Massachusetts drivers receive notice their CDL was revoked
Drivers who depend on their licenses to work, were suddenly notified that violations from decades ago now disqualify them from holding a CDL.
I-Team survey finds more than half couldn't spot a deepfake video
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates say they're facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of prison programs
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
Grandparents say DCF shares blame for 14-year-old's death in Fall River
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
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Keller: Is New Hampshire still a battleground state?
The political landscape is changing in New Hampshire, and it's because of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Rep. Trahan calls for transparency in the wake of hospital closures
Rep. Lori Trahan said she's determined to keep two Steward Health Care-owned hospitals from closing as she called for more regulation.
Keller: January 6 still a topic in campaign, but maybe not in NH
Instead of changing the subject, former President Donald Trump has made support for the rioters a part of his campaign.
Keller: Dispute over the rules of the Harris-Trump debate
Donald Trump was threatening to pull out of the debate against Kamala Harris in a dispute over the rules.
Why Elizabeth Warren teared up during lengthy ovation at DNC
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined WBZ-TV for a one-on-one interview.
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Hotel workers at four Boston hotels walk off the job
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
Market Basket employees get bonuses, thank-you letter from CEO
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin' fall menu includes new $6 meal deal
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
Stop & Shop to stop selling cigarettes
Stop & Shop will soon stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at all stores.
Boston teens practice business skills with pop-up yogurt shop
A pop-up yogurt shop in Dorchester is teaching teens about operating their own businesses while supporting the community.
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Who keeps a $70K engagement ring? Case goes before Massachusetts court
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Siblings both win $25,000 for life lottery prize in Mass.
A pair of siblings from Massachusetts are officially "Lucky for Life."
Fight over $70,000 engagement ring heads to Mass. high court
A battle over who gets to keep a pricey Tiffany engagement ring has made it to the highest court in Massachusetts.
Man using wife's old phone number for lottery picks wins jackpot
A Massachusetts man whose wife has inspired his lottery picks for decades finally hit the jackpot.
Rare Canada lynx photographed in Vermont for first time since 2018
A wildlife biologist says the new sighting of a Canada lynx in Vermont is "especially exciting."
New England Living
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Meet the "brewstillery" making beer and spirits in Newport, Rhode Island
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn provides a unique dining experience for all foodies
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Visit Newport's Audrain Automobile Museum to learn more about automotive history
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Boston's Prezza serving up a spicy twist on a classic cocktail
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Making gourmet chocolates with Chef Delphin Gomes from M. Cacao in Amesbury
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
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Massachusetts police warn of threatening scam using pictures of homes
Police in several Massachusetts communities are warning about a threatening scam where some victims have lost thousands of dollars.
New England Patriots fans are grabbing their merch, but skipping players' jerseys
Fans of the New England Patriots grabbed last-minute merchandise as they prepare for a new season with a young head coach at the helm.
Boston Children's doctor says cellphones have no business in schools
With a new school year came a new cellphone policy in many Massachusetts schools.
Worcester man accused of murdering 2 women denied bail
William Rodriguez is accused of stabbing and killing Ana Maria Martinez and her mother, Sergia Acosta, in their Worcester home.
Dedham High School football game canceled after shooting threat
Dedham High School's varsity football game was canceled Friday night after the school received a threat about a shooting.
Sports
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Soccer coach teaches kids love of the game after injury ended his playing career
A Boston soccer player is giving back, coaching kids after an injury ended his playing career.
Red Sox snap 5-game skid, hand White Sox 110th loss, with 3-1 win
The Boston Red Sox handed the Chicago White Sox their 110th loss of the season, 3-1 on Friday night.
Sow ruled out, Patriots list Lowe questionable for Week 1
The Patriots will be without one of their starting offensive linemen in Week 1, as left guard Sidy Sow has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals in Cincinnati.
Bengals offense may not be at full strength Sunday vs. Pats
The Patriots have a touch matchup with the Bengals in Week 1, but Cincinnati's offense may not be at full strength for the game.
Pats players that will make 2024 season worth watching
The 2024 NFL season is going to be another trying one for Patriots fans, but a handful of players will make it worth watching.