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Worcester Public Schools are closed Thursday due to the heat wave hitting Massachusetts.
Sean McKinnon was accused along with two other inmates in the 2018 killing of notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger at a troubled West Virginia prison.
The weather term of the week is "heat dome" as the Northeast prepares for a heat wave.
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
A unique collaboration between hunters and researchers is helping to track ticks and the diseases they spread.
A dog suffered a venomous bite from a copperhead snake while on a hiking trail near New Haven, Connecticut. The animal is receiving medical treatment.
The prosecution is likely to rest its case in the high-profile Karen Read murder trial this week.
Ice cream has been regularly sold since the 18th century, but the ice cream truck — a staple of summer — is a much more recent invention.
A heat wave is set to arrive in Massachusetts Tuesday, and there is potential for this to be one of the hottest weeks in years.
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
Bryson DeChambeau is the U.S. Open champion for the second time.
A teenage boy was found shot and killed outside a Massachusetts Market Basket Saturday night.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
Massachusetts police say gunfire erupted and multiple people were shot early Sunday morning during a pop-up party organized on social media.
A 14-year-old boy died Saturday after crashing at a Wareham dirt bike track.
Jacob Wycoff has your latest weather forecast.
Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
The New England Patriots hosted a Playoff Kickoff Party for fans ahead of the Wild Card matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Leon and the Peoples featuring actor, singer and producer Leon is set to play City Winery Boston tonight and talks about the excitement with WBZ's Courtney Cole.
Police were attempting to serve a search warrant at John Buffington's Princeton, Massachusetts home when he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police are searching for two suspects who robbed two banks in Boston Tuesday morning.
Prosecutors say that a woman told a judge that she had terminal brain cancer after being arrested.
Some new home buyers in Massachusetts will be eligible for government down payment assistance, thanks to an expanded program announced Tuesday by Gov. Maura Healey.
The Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
A 12-year-old student from New Bedford, Massachusetts is getting global recognition for combining his love of art and soccer.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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.
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.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
The Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.
In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
The Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Members of the Patriots spoke to the media for the first time since controversial photos were published of head coach Mike Vrabel with NFL insider Dianna Russini.
Alex Cora, who was fired by the Red Sox in a surprising move over the weekend, took to social media on Tuesday to issue a farewell message to Boston and the team's fans.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
