Bill Gates Commits $12 Million To Help Find A Universal Flu Vaccine
After a devastating flu season around the world, Bill Gates is joining the search for a universal vaccine for the potentially deadly virus.
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Six Bay Staters Make The Cut For Forbes' 400 Richest Americans
Six Massachusetts residents are responsible for $32.6 billion of the $2.29 trillion in the aggregate net worth of the well-heeled folks on Forbes' list.
'Ice Bucket Challenge' Epicenter Is Boston, Says Facebook
More than 2.4 million Ice Bucket Challenge videos were posted between June 1 and August 17 worldwide.
Should The Kids Inherit It All?
Nobody wants to talk about the inevitable, but no one gets out of here alive.
Should The Kids Inherit It All?
Estate planning is an important part of your overall financial plan.
Arraignment Postponed For Teens Charged In Hingham Underage Drinking Party
Seventeen people charged in connection with a wild underage drinking party had their arraignment postponed in Hingham District Court Tuesday.
Opinion: Don't Let Obama Convince You That American Success Is Bad
During the current election campaign, for the first time in American history, President Barack Obama and the "left" have made success in America to be negative.
Should The Kids Inherit It All?
Nobody wants to talk about the death, but no one gets out of this world alive.
Celebrity Homes
From Kobe Bryant to the Clintons, take a sneak peak at celebrities relaxing at home.
Keller @ Large: Rich Just Get Richer
During a year when so many struggled, 65 percent of the 400 richest Americans enjoyed gains in their wealth, while only 18 percent suffered setbacks.
Bill Gates, Henry Louis Gates Address Urban League
Bill Gates told the National Urban League that education reformers must "end the myth" that poverty needs to be eradicated before reforming education.
4-Day National Urban League Conference In Boston Begins Wednesday
A lot of folks will be heading to Boston over the next couple of days as the Natioanl Urban League sets up its annual conference at the convention center in South Boston.
Microsoft Agrees To Buy Skype For $8.5B
Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday that it has agreed to buy the popular Internet telephone service Skype SA for $8.5 billion in the biggest deal in the software maker's 36-year history.
Obama Planning Stop At Boston School, Fundraiser
President Barack Obama is planning to push his education agenda with a stop by a Boston school before bulking up his campaign coffers at a Museum of Fine Arts fundraiser.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Keller: January 6 hearings fuel skepticism of Trump, poll finds
Jon says if Trump partisans thought the hearings would be a harmless dud, it's time to think again.
Russian-owned Boston hair salon sponsors Ukrainian refugee, daughter
Zena Rose owner Marina Melnikova has never forgotten the kindness shown to her when she arrived as a refugee.
Museum of Fine Arts agrees to first union contract with workers
The deal is the first since museum workers voted to join a union in November 2020.
Next Weather: What to expect on July 4th weekend
Things are looking promising for most of the upcoming holiday weekend.
Massachusetts gas prices fall again to $4.91 a gallon
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Massachusetts is now $4.91, as prices continued their steady decline.
Study shows gas stoves could be leaking toxic chemicals
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
Neil Diamond musical performances canceled in Boston due to COVID
The Emerson Colonial Theatre said many cast members had COVID and the show simply could not go on.
Worcester State Rep. accepts plea deal in drunk driving arrest
State Rep. David LeBoeuf will lose his license for 45 days and will be forced to pay $600 in fines.
Father of missing New Hampshire girl Harmony Montgomery indicted on gun charges
The father of missing New Hampshire girl Harmony Montgomery has been indicted on several gun charges.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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Keller: January 6 hearings fuel skepticism of Trump, poll finds
Jon says if Trump partisans thought the hearings would be a harmless dud, it's time to think again.
Russian-owned Boston hair salon sponsors Ukrainian refugee, daughter
Zena Rose owner Marina Melnikova has never forgotten the kindness shown to her when she arrived as a refugee.
Museum of Fine Arts agrees to first union contract with workers
The deal is the first since museum workers voted to join a union in November 2020.
Next Weather: What to expect on July 4th weekend
Things are looking promising for most of the upcoming holiday weekend.
Massachusetts gas prices fall again to $4.91 a gallon
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Massachusetts is now $4.91, as prices continued their steady decline.
Health
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Study shows gas stoves could be leaking toxic chemicals
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
Massachusetts reports 8 additional COVID deaths over 3 days, 1,319 new cases
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.63%.
Massachusetts reports 3,491 new COVID cases over 3 days, 9 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.37%.
Newest Omicron subvariants infecting people who should have immunity
That said, the vaccines still provide significant protection against severe disease.
Massachusetts reports 1,700 new COVID cases, 6 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.53%.
I-Team
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I-Team: The problem behind Boston's unsolved murders
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
I-Team: What happened to Debbie Melo?
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
I-Team: Teen accidentally shot himself in head running from police
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
I-Team: Mother blames son's death on negligence of Watertown facility
A Watertown facility is facing new allegations from a Braintree mother who says her quadriplegic son died as a result of the home's negligence.
I-Team: Removal of hazardous debris in Chelsea nearly complete
MassDOT says it is ahead of schedule removing hazardous soil it dumped in Chelsea.
Keller @ Large
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Keller: State treasurer says Massachusetts should consider suspending gas tax
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Keller: Supreme Court decision a reminder that not voting has consequences
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Keller: Ads claim Congress will "break" Amazon Prime 2-day delivery
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally find a sports betting solution?
The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting finally make it across the finish line?
Keller: FBI eyes 'dangerous' website mapping Mass. organizations with ties to Israel
"This is a Jewish hit list," says Robert Trestan, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League of New England.
Business News
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Bed Bath & Beyond accused of turning off AC in stores
A new report from Bank of America claims the company has cut air conditioning in an effort to lower expenses.
New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Gourmet Dumpling House set to close in Chinatown
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
Massachusetts-based Marathon Sports is being sold
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
Stocks falling, but economist says it's 'too soon to panic'
Stocks are falling, interest rates are rising and prices are skyrocketing, but an economist says it's too soon to panic.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Sports
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Guerrero's run-scoring hit in 9th leads Toronto over Boston
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Will Hardy leaving Celtics for Jazz head coaching job
Will Hardy is leaving the Celtics to become the new head coach of the Utah Jazz.
Revolution sign Tommy McNamara to contract extension
Tommy McNamara will remain a mainstay in the Revs lineup through 2024.
Draymond Green frustrated he couldn't swear back at Celtics fans
Draymond Green would have loved to throw some four-letter words back at Celtics fans during the NBA Finals, but he didn't want to pay the hefty price it would have cost him.
Celtics showing "degree of interest" for Knicks guard Alec Burks
The Celtics are reportedly among the teams that has shown interest in trading for veteran Alec Burks.
Offbeat
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New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Black fly season in Maine is lasting longer
Maine's season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year.
'Huge' great white shark spotted from boat in Cape Cod Bay
A boat was pulling lobster traps in when people on board spotted a big shark.
WATCH: Connecticut woman finds bear inside her house
A Connecticut woman came home this week to find a bear in her kitchen.
World's largest chicken nugget made in Massachusetts
History was made in Massachusetts recently when two TikTok stars created the world's largest chicken nugget.