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Severe thunderstorms possible in Boston area this evening
The weather forecast shows a risk of heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms in the Boston area Tuesday.
Senators roll out "fun agenda" for Massachusetts. Here's what's proposed.
A group of state senators are rolling out a "fun agenda" for Massachusetts.
10-day Red Line shutdown to impact 8 MBTA stations
A partial Red Line shutdown will affect eight MBTA stations in the Boston area during the 10-day closure.
Red Sox have won 14 straight, need 1 more to match 80-year-old record
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 6-5 on Monday night.
Woman suspects algae in water at West Roxbury park led to dog's death
A pet owner says her dog died after going into the water at a West Roxbury park and she suspects an algae bloom is to blame.
18-year-old dies after being pulled from reservoir in Framingham
An 18-year-old man died after he was pulled from the Foss Reservoir in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Trial begins for Lindsay Clancy in murders of her 3 children
Lindsay Clancy, the mother charged with killing her three children in Duxbury, Massachusetts in 2023, began her murder trial Monday in Plymouth Superior Court.
Pamela Smart says it's "harder to be hopeful" as she seeks a new trial
Lawyers for Pamela Smart hope that a New Hampshire judge on Monday will allow her latest petition for a new trial to move forward.
"Paranormal Activity" brings horror to the stage in Boston
You don't usually hear gasps and screams from an audience watching a play. But "Paranormal Activity" isn't your typical stage show.
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Nantucket Police release Adam Sandler's call about basketball courts
Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court. The police helped him.
Peabody cafe that employed people with disabilities to close
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
A timeline of the Karen Read case
Here's a look at how events have unfolded in the Karen Read case.
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Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial continues with Day 2 of jury selection
More jurors have been seated on the second day of jury selection in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of murdering her three young children.
2 men killed in Nashua, New Hampshire fire
Two men died when flames ripped through an apartment building in Nashua, New Hampshire.
"Fun agenda" proposed in Massachusetts with focus on alcohol laws and recreation
Some Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing a "fun agenda" to try and continue the economic momentum from the World Cup.
Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for July 21, 2026
Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
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Jacob Wycoff has an updated weather forecast.
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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.
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Red Sox extend win streak to 14, beating Orioles 6-5
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
Scorching hot Red Sox win 13th straight game
The Boston Red Sox have now won 13 games in a row after completing a 4-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 victory over Argentina
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Red Sox winning streak reaches 12 after 7-6 win over Rays
The Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday to extend their winning streak to 12 games.
Red Sox push win streak to 11 games, with 5-3 win over Rays
Wilyer Abreu homered twice, All-Star Willson Contreras went deep in his first game back from a five-game suspension, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.
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FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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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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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.
Investigation
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.
What we know about accused Memorial Drive gunman Tyler Brown
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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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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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.
"Gnarly" seal pup spotted riding boogie board off Maine coast
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Harvard professor known for alien theories to lead White House UFO council
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Did Massachusetts legalize haggis?
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
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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.