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Falmouth man charged with assaulting 87-year-old in home invasion
Neil O'Flaherty is accused of breaking into an elderly couple's Falmouth, Massachusetts home and holding a great grandmother against her will.
Hopkinton man charged in "disturbing" beach fight freed on bail
Steven Dana is accused of trying to drown an injured 21-year-old at Sandy Beach in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Needham Parks & Rec chair accused of stealing from Little League
Needham Chairman of Parks and Recreation Christopher Gerstel was arrested amid accusations of stealing from Little League families.
Security could take over 1 hour for World Cup matches at Boston Stadium
It could take fans over an hour to go through security for the FIFA World Cup matches at Boston Stadium, according to Foxboro Police Chief Michael Grace.
Proctor asks court to reschedule deposition in Karen Read lawsuit
Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor wants to reschedule his deposition in the Karen Read lawsuit
Read lawsuit alleges history of disturbing texts between Proctor, Goode
The lawsuit filed by Karen Read against Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police allegedly revealed a long history of disturbing texts.
Bentley University prepares to host France for World Cup Boston
Bentley University is upgrading its facilities as it prepares to host the French national team ahead of the World Cup.
Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium come from?
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Opening ceremonies for Special Olympics Massachusetts kicks off 2026 summer games
The Special Olympics are officially underway in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV photojournalist Tom Bravo reports.
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Scotland's Tartan Army to invade Boston, Providence for World Cup
Scotland fans who call themselves the Tartan Army will soon swarm Boston and Providence.
A timeline of the Karen Read case
Here's a timeline of all the events in the Karen Read case.
Investigation at Uxbridge High School after multiple cancer cases
Investigators are looking at "environmental factors" that could potentially be linked to breast cancer cases.
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Opening ceremonies for Special Olympics Massachusetts kicks off 2026 summer games
The Special Olympics are officially underway in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV photojournalist Tom Bravo reports.
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Will the World Cup in Boston deliver the economic boom that was promised?
The World Cup was billed as an economic boom for Boston, but numbers show there may not be the overwhelming demand that the tourism industry was expecting. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Falmouth man accused of assault after break-in at elderly couple's home
A Falmouth, Massachusetts man allegedly broke into an elderly couple's home and held an 87-year-old woman against her will. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Citgo sign in Boston loses its letters
The Citgo sign in Boston has no more letters as it prepares to be relocated in Kenmore Square.
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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.
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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Contreras homers, drives in 3 to lead Red Sox to 5-3 win over Yankees
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Orioles score 6 runs in the 1st inning to beat the Red Sox 8-2
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
Boston Fleet hire Francois Methot as coach
The Boston Fleet announced on Thursday the hiring of Francois Methot as their head coach.
Abreu homers, Tolle pitches 6 scoreless innings and Red Sox beat Orioles 8-1
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso homers, Shane Baz works 7 innings as Orioles beat Red Sox 4-2
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Health
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
Possible measles exposure at Logan Airport
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
Blood test could predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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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.
Bill Galvin's in a series of new ads. What are they and who's paying for them?
Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin is in series of commercials at a time when he's running for re-election. Here's what he had to say about that.
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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.
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.
State rep. wants to return non-lethal tools to Tewksbury State Hospital security
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
5-year-old with autism isolated in Gloucester school's quiet room
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
State takes pepper spray, non-lethal tools from Tewksbury Hospital security
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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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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Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium come from?
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton police investigate strange video of person in road in middle of night
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
Boston man jumps into freezing Charles River to rescue his dog
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe, gorilla that once escaped zoo, is leaving Boston
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Unusual killer whale "Old Thom" seen near Boston
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
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Woodland railroad in Holliston brings miniature steam railroading to life
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
Massachusetts chef opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
How to see whales and puffins off the coast of Maine
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
What's the key to the art of bonsai?
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
A behind-the-scenes look at New England's King Richard's Faire
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.