BMW Seat Heater Burns Woburn Boy, Causes Fire
A Woburn couple wants to warn other drivers after their son was burned by a faulty seat heater.
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BMW Recalls Cars, SUVs To Fix Backup Camera Display Problem
BMW is recalling more than 257,000 vehicles in the U.S. because drivers might not be able to see the backup camera display.
7 Automakers Recall 1.7 Million Cars With Fatal Airbags
Subaru, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler Vans, Mercedes and Ferrari are recalling about 1.7 million vehicles to replace potentially deadly air bag inflators made by Takata Corp. of Japan.
BMW Issues Recalls For Fire Risk, Recommends Parking Outside
BMW is recalling more than 1 million cars and SUVs because of a fire risk under the hood. It's recommending that they be parked outdoors.
BMW Recall: 7-Series Car Doors Can Fly Open
BMW is recalling more than 45,000 older 7-Series cars in the U.S. because the doors can open unexpectedly while they're being driven.
BMW Recalls Over 154,000 Vehicles Because Engines Could Stall
The company recalled vehicles in China, Japan and South Korea previously for the same wiring issue.
You Can Buy A Supercar Cheap, But Should You?
I'm a bargain hunter and love shopping!! One of my favorite hobbies is searching Ebay, Craigslist, Bring-a-Trailer and other various websites where one can buy and sell cars.
Barnstable Police: Woman Struck By Car Driven By Unlicensed Man
Barnstable police say a 21-year-old South Yarmouth man will be facing charged after the unlicensed driver struck a woman crossing Route 132 in Hyannis on Wednesday.
2 Killed, 1 Hospitalized In North End Car Crash
Two people were killed in a crash in the North End early Friday morning. One was a Wellesley High School graduate.
Police Looking For Driver Who Crashed Into Several Luxury Cars
Police are looking for the diver of a white BMW that plowed into several parked luxury cars and a retention wall in the Back Bay before leaving the scene.
Takata Air Bag Recall - Which Cars, Trucks Are Affected
Car owners are beginning to find out if their cars or trucks are included in a big expansion of a recall of air bags made by Takata Corp.
Most Read Local Stories Of 2014
They weren't necessarily the biggest or most important stories of year, but they are the ones that more people read than any others. Here's a look at the Most Read stories on CBSBoston.com in 2014.
Taunton Shooting Wounds Man Sitting In His BMW
Police are investigating a shooting in Taunton Saturday night that injured a man sitting in his BMW.
Safety Agency Pushes For National Air Bag Recall
The federal government is demanding that the auto industry recall millions of additional cars equipped with faulty air bags that can injure -- and even kill -- a driver.
Federal Gov't. Demands National Recall Of Takata Air Bags
The government's demand for the national recall covers vehicles made by Ford, Honda, Chrysler, Mazda and BMW, generally from the 2008 model year and earlier.
Keller @ Large: Time To Crack Down On Hydrant-Blocking Drivers
I would urge the AG-elect to also consider the role public shaming might play in putting the screws to these creeps.
BMW Driver Who Blocked South End Fire Hydrant Apologizes
The driver of a BMW parked in front of a fire hydrant during a South End fire on Sunday is apologizing.
List Of Cars Affected By Airbag Recall
A defect in the devices can possibly kill or injure the driver or passengers. Is your car on the list?
US Agency Warns Nearly 8 Million Car Owners To Get Air Bags Fixed
The inflator mechanisms in the air bags can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are deployed in crashes.
US Agency Warns Car Owners To Get Air Bags Fixed
U.S. safety regulators are warning owners of more than 4.7 million vehicles that have been recalled for air bag problems to get them repaired immediately.
US Agency Warns Car Owners To Get Air Bags Fixed
U.S. safety regulators are warning owners of more than 4.7 million vehicles that have been recalled for air bag problems to get them repaired immediately.
Plug-In Car Sales Charging Ahead
Plug-In 2014, the premiere electric vehicle conference in the nation, began on Monday at the San Jose Convention Center with those in attendance discussing and debating the future of plug-in cars.
BMW Recalls 1.6M Cars For Air Bag Problem
BMW is expanding a recall of its most popular models to fix a growing air bag problem that is hitting much of the auto industry.
Chevy Impala Among 8 Vehicles To Earn Top Rating For Collision Warning
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala is the only non-luxury car to earn the highest rating in tests of high-tech crash prevention systems.
BMW Recalls 156,000 Cars And SUVs
BMW is recalling more than 156,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the engines can lose power or stall.
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Charlestown High students arrested after 2 guns found inside school
Boston Police said a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old student are in custody after two guns were found at Charlestown High School.
How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
MBTA pulls new Orange Line trains out of service after braking units issue
The MBTA is pulling all new Orange Line trains out of service after one experienced a problem in its braking units.
Monkeypox virus identified in Massachusetts man
A patient at Massachusetts General Hospital has been diagnosed with monkeypox.
2 Harwich men start foundation to house Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Two Harwich men have started the Ukrainian Relief Mission Charitable Corporation, which has raised over $300,000.
HVAC companies overwhelmed ahead of hot weekend
Ahead of the forecasted scorcher of a weekend, HVAC companies throughout our area report being overwhelmed with calls.
Health advocates urge COVID restrictions to return
A group of health advocates is calling on Governor Charlie Baker to reinstate safety measures.
Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Shrewsbury couple hopes daughter's suicide helps others
A Shrewsbury girl died by suicide at 16 years old. Now her family hopes her death can help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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Charlestown High students arrested after 2 guns found inside school
Boston Police said a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old student are in custody after two guns were found at Charlestown High School.
How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
MBTA pulls new Orange Line trains out of service after braking units issue
The MBTA is pulling all new Orange Line trains out of service after one experienced a problem in its braking units.
Monkeypox virus identified in Massachusetts man
A patient at Massachusetts General Hospital has been diagnosed with monkeypox.
2 Harwich men start foundation to house Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Two Harwich men have started the Ukrainian Relief Mission Charitable Corporation, which has raised over $300,000.
Health
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How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
Boston Reverend expands "Can We Talk" program to new community
Rev. Edwin Johnson's program will focus on people who speak Spanish. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
Shrewsbury couple hopes daughter's suicide helps others
A Shrewsbury girl died by suicide at 16 years old. Now her family hopes her death can help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Shrewsbury couple hopes daughter's suicide teaches other children to seek help
A Shrewsbury girl died by suicide at 16 years old. Now her family hopes her death can help break the stigma surrounding mental health. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Police officer's compassion helps suicidal man seek mental health care
A veteran police officer helped convince a suicidal man to get into her cruiser and seek mental health treatment.
I-Team
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Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Keller: Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Show How Abortion Rights Have Become 'Grotesquely Politicized'
Jon says abortion rights, like so many other issues, has "become grotesquely politicized, just like another once-accepted public health standard, the right of the state to require vaccinations."
Business News
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Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Consumer price growth slowed in April
The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
What Is Behind The Recent Stock Market Plunge?
Mike Armstrong, Senior Managing Partner at Armstrong Advisory Group, talked to WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben about the fluctuating stock market.
New England Living
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Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
New England Living: changing face of Mystic's shoreline
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
New England Living: Salmon Nicoise recipe
Legal Sea Foods Chefs Matt King and Patrick Keefe offer up tips on how to pick and prepare the perfect piece of fish.
Sports
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Pats announce 2022 preseason schedule
The Patriots' preseason schedule is official.
Horford a 'full go' for Celtics in Game vs. Heat
The Celtics got some very good news on Al Horford.
Sweeney to remain Bruins' GM, Cassidy's status to be determined
The Bruins apparently won't be making a change at general manager.
Derrick White out for Game 2 due to personal reasons
The Celtics will be without Derrick White in Game 2 on Thursday night.
Lowry out for Heat, Smart probable for Celtics in Game 2
The Miami Heat will still be without their starting point guard in Game 2.
Offbeat
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.