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During the Whitey Bulger trial, TV stations will not be allowed to broadcast the arguments.
Opening statements in the Whitey Bulger trial are now expected to begin Wednesday, two days later than originally planned.
Judge Denise Casper on Tuesday told the first pool of 225 potential jurors that the mere fact they have heard or read something about the case does not mean they will be excluded from being selected.
People who say their family members were killed by former Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger and his cohorts will have their testimony limited during his murder trial.
Comedian and Arlington native Dane Cook was the talk of the town Friday morning after his set at the Boston Strong concert Thursday night.
A heat wave on the horizon is catching New Englanders off-guard. Outdoor public pools aren't even open yet.
The electrical inspector for the town of Foxboro was arraigned in a hospital bed Tuesday accused of beating his wife so brutally, she's in a coma.
The partial bridge collapse in Washington state has transportation officials in Massachusetts taking a close look at our own list of structurally deficient bridges.
Parents in the Worcester-area are on high alert after reports a man is snapping photos of their children
Two years ago, a tornado swept through Western Massachusetts, killing a woman at his property called the Village Green Campground, and injuring others.
It was an eerie coincidence for first responders who happened to be on a training mission in Beverly Monday when headlines trickled in from Oklahoma.
The father of a young marine killed in Iraq says he's heartbroken after someone stole a purple heart medal and special coin from his home.
Temperatures are set to plunge into the low 30's overnight in most of the suburbs, perhaps just cold enough to damage or kill some tender vegetation.
Police say a Concord man has been arrested on charges of burglary and sexual assault after a woman says she woke up and found a man in her daughter's bedroom.
The body of Boston Marathon bombings suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been removed from the city and has been "entombed," police announced Thursday.
A trip to a neighborhood diner for breakfast turned into a rescue mission for some residents.
Police spokesman Sergeant Kerry Hazelhurst said they hope to come to a resolution in days.
Now, there is a movement to raise money to send his remains back to Russia.
A huge benefit concert was announced on Friday for the victims fund of the Boston Marathon bombings.
The lack of rain has left a flammable mix of dry leaves and twigs on the ground, that has firefighters busy across the state.
A fire that claimed the life of a 22-year-old Boston University student on Sunday morning is being blamed on careless disposal of smoking material.
For one Boston University student, this week's fatal fire at an off-campus Allston apartment bring backs haunting memories.
Binland Lee, 22, was a senior who was studying marine biology.
Reputed Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger has appeared in federal court in Boston at a pretrial hearing before the new judge assigned to his case.
When the clock read 2:50 p.m. Monday, for some it was an undeniable flashback. For others it was silence, peaceful silence.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
Fallen Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff's memory touches every corner of Rescue 2 in Roxbury, and his former colleagues say it will remain that way for years to come.
An Amazon customer is out more than $2,000 after he ordered two expensive watches, and both arrived at his Massachusetts home with nothing in the box.
As warmer temperatures arrive, HVAC companies say service calls are also climbing, and some homeowners are discovering unexpected guests inside their cooling systems.
A husband accused of shooting and killing his wife in Winthrop Sunday claimed it was accident, a prosecutor said in court.
Looking for transit options to get to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston? Here's how to get there by train, bus and car.
Fallen Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff's memory touches every corner of Rescue 2 in Roxbury, and his former colleagues say it will remain that way for years to come.
The funeral for fallen Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff Jr. will be held next week as a nonprofit organization is making sure that his family is supported.
A judge has ordered Matthew Farwell to remain in custody until his trial as he is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore and staging her death to look like a suicide.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
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.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
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.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown earned All-NBA second-team honors, the league announced on Sunday.
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.