Judge Dismisses Newtown Families' Lawsuit Against Gun Maker
A judge on Friday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit by Newtown families against the maker of the rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
A judge on Friday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit by Newtown families against the maker of the rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Those touched by the tragedy have been busy on many fronts as the town continues its recovery from the massacre of 20 children and six educators.
The school system unwittingly enabled Adam Lanza's mother in her preference to "accommodate and appease" him as he became more withdrawn socially, according to a state report issued Friday.
A suspect was arraigned Friday for allegedly sending a group text threatening to shoot Lexington teachers and students.
More than 100 family and friends gathered at a church Saturday to remember the woman whose son massacred 20 first-graders and six educators in a Connecticut elementary school last year.
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Sources tell CBS News that Adam Lanza, who shot and killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School, was motivated by another massacre.
A private memorial service was held for Nancy Lanza in Kingston, New Hampshire on Thursday.
If there was bitterness and anger between Nancy and Peter Lanza, it is not described in court papers.
The father of the gunman in the Connecticut school rampage says his family is saddened and struggling to make sense of what happened.
As investigators start to put the pieces together regarding the events of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, the family of Adam Lanza is addressing their own wounds.
A crime scene remained, as local residents and the rest of the world wondered how and why someone could commit such an atrocious act.
The massacre of 26 children and adults at a Connecticut elementary school elicited horror and soul-searching around the world even as it raised more basic questions about why the gunman would have been driven to such a crime and how he chose his victims.
He was an honors student who lived in a prosperous neighborhood with his mother, a well-liked woman who enjoyed hosting dice games and decorating the house for the holidays.
A gunman, identified as 20-year-old Adam Lanza, opened fire inside classrooms at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.
A boy says a teacher pulled him and another student into a classroom as shots were being fired.
Twenty-six people were killed and one other person was injured in a shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday.
Here we go again with another Celtics-Heat playoff series, which will tip off Sunday in Boston.
Brayan Bello allowed one hit in six innings, Rob Refsnyder hit his first home run of the season and the Boston Red Sox breezed past the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night.
The Celtics and the Miami Heat are set to square off for the third straight postseason, with Boston looking to avenge last year's loss in the Eastern Conference Finals as it begins its quest for an 18th NBA championship.
Students at Boston University took to the streets Friday, protesting violence in the Middle East, claiming school officials are staying silent ignoring the needs of Palestinian students.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
A truck landed on top of several parked cars after it crashed into a building in Brockton on Friday morning.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
Believe it or not, according to data from the Tax Foundation, Massachusetts ranks better than 13 other states.
Boston marked 109 years since the Armenian Genocide began with a commemoration at the State House, where a 110-year-old genocide survivor was also honored.
Cancer patients now must go elsewhere for treatment after Steward Health Care suddenly shut down the outpatient clinic at Good Samaritan Medical Center.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Mass General Hospital will add 94 inpatient beds by 2027.
Researchers in Singapore looked at whether or not plant-based meat alternatives provided the same health benefits as real meat.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
As Beacon Hill struggles to deal with a surge of homeless migrants, Governor Maura Healey finds herself dealing with another surge -- of political outrage over reports of migrant crime.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
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Here we go again with another Celtics-Heat playoff series, which will tip off Sunday in Boston.
Brayan Bello allowed one hit in six innings, Rob Refsnyder hit his first home run of the season and the Boston Red Sox breezed past the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night.
The Celtics and the Miami Heat are set to square off for the third straight postseason, with Boston looking to avenge last year's loss in the Eastern Conference Finals as it begins its quest for an 18th NBA championship.
The Boston Bruins may have found just the solution to their playoff slump: A first-round matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Red Sox have called up reliever Cam Booser, who will get his first taste of the majors at the age of 31.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.
A piece of decades-old military equipment washed up on a Cape Cod beach last week.