Karen Read, "Turtleboy" sued for defamation by trial witnesses

Four key witnesses in the murder trials involving Karen Read have filed a defamation lawsuit against Read and Aidan Kearney, known as "Turtleboy."

• Apr 17

Rodney Marshall named Boston's first Black fire commissioner

Rodney Marshall will be Boston's first Black fire commissioner, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Thursday.

• Apr 16

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.

• Apr 16

Spirit Airlines may liquidate due to skyrocketing fuel costs, reports say

Multiple news outlets report that Spirit Airlines could liquidate its assets as soon as this week.

• Apr 16

Setback for ex-U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators

An Australian judge turned away an appeal by former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the U.S. over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago.

• Apr 16

House breaks with Trump, votes against ending deportation protections for Haitians

All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more than 300,000 people from Haiti.

• Apr 16

Uber launching new shuttle service to Logan Airport

Uber announced today that it is offering a new shuttle service to Boston's Logan Airport.

• Apr 16

Methuen High School teacher accused of inappropriate conduct with student

A Methuen High School teacher accused of "inappropriate conduct" with a student has been put on paid administrative leave.

• Apr 16

Fleet beat Minnesota Frost 3-2; Eldridge scores 2 for Boston

Jessie Eldridge scored two goals to go with an assist, Alina Müller had two assists and a goal, and the Boston Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 3-2.

• Apr 16

"Survivor" winner's run club raises money on One Boston Day

Ethan Zohn and other Survivor contestants created the "Reality Run Club" where fans donate, lace up, and put in some miles.

• Apr 15

Vandals target Ipswich farm growing food for people in need

The Ipswich community farm has a mission deeply rooted in growing and giving.

• Apr 16

MLB, Twins investigating Duran's allegation that fan told him to kill himself

The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.

• Apr 15

Mass. State Police sergeant charged in deadly 2023 crash pleads not guilty

Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in connection with a deadly 2023 crash in Woburn.

• Apr 15

Boston Red Sox take down Minnesota Twins 9-5

Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.

• Apr 15

Another round of thunderstorms will roll through Massachusetts overnight

The WBZ Weather Team is issuing a NEXT Weather Alert for the likelihood of some thunderstorms Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

• Apr 17

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