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Online retailer Amazon.com's idea for super-fast delivery of packages by unmanned aerial drone has brought a "not so fast" response from one U.S. senator
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Online retailer Amazon.com's idea for super-fast delivery of packages by unmanned aerial drone has brought a "not so fast" response from one U.S. senator
Democrat Katherine Clark and Republican Frank Addivinola have captured their respective party's nominations in the special election primary for Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District.
Voters in Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District primaries took the first step Tuesday toward filling the U.S. House seat that became vacant when Edward Markey moved to the Senate.
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., wants the Federal Trade Commission to investigate changes in Google's terms of service that will allow the Internet search giant to use a user's name, photo and product reviews in ads that it sells to businesses.
Stephanie Ettinger De Cuba was discussing pediatric research with congressional staffers when the alarms literally sounded.
A spokesperson for Congressman Ed Markey's office said they heard half a dozen gunshots approximately 200 feet from them in the Russell Office building on Capitol Hill.
Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown is criticizing newly-elected Senator Ed Markey for his stance on Syria.
Massachusetts two Democratic U.S. senators say they want more information before deciding how to vote on President Barack Obama's request for limited military action in Syria.
Members of Massachusetts' congressional delegation are urging caution as President Barack Obama weighs a U.S. response to the apparent use of chemical weapons in Syria.
Five Democrats seeking their party's nomination to fill U.S. Sen. Edward Markey's former House seat have signed a deal aimed at keeping outside advertising out of the race.
"I know a lot of people want to say some real nice things about this good man, but you're going to have to do it later," Harry Reid said.
A date has been set for the special election to fill Sen.-elect Edward Markey's seat in the U.S. House.
U.S. Rep. Edward Markey is one week away from officially becoming the state's next U.S. Senator.
U.S. Sen.-elect Edward Markey hasn't resigned from his House seat yet, but the campaign to replace him is already heating up.
I know Gabriel wasn't the greatest candidate, not a smooth talker, not a polished pol (if that is an attribute) but he offered the Commonwealth something new, something fresh, somebody with impressive credentials outside the drudgery of Washington, D.C......somebody....anybody....other than the 37-year veteran of nothingness, Ed Markey.
We're still wondering – what's in all this for us?
The White House, led by Obama himself, invested heavily in the Massachusetts election, fueled largely by widespread fear of another Brown-like surprise.
Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Edward Markey defeated Republican political newcomer Gabriel Gomez in a special election.
Gomez was scheduled to vote early Tuesday in his hometown of Cohasset, with Markey casting his ballot later in the morning in Malden.
The day is here and there really is no good reason for not voting.
The state's top elections official says all indications point to an historically low voter turnout for the special U.S. Senate election.
Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democrat Edward Markey hit the campaign trail across Massachusetts on Sunday, urging their supporters not to let up as the clock ticks down on the state's special U.S. Senate election.
Democrat Ed Markey and Republican Gabriel Gomez have busy schedules planned as they head into the final days of their campaign for the U.S. Senate.
A new poll shows Democrat Edward Markey has opened up a double-digit lead over Republican Gabriel Gomez in Massachusetts' special U.S. Senate election.
The most important issue to voters is jobs and the economy. Nothing else is even close according to the latest polls.
It takes just two actors for the psychological thriller play of "Job" to come to life on a Boston stage.
Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and Jaylen Brown added 20 to lead the Boston Celtics over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Matthew Robertson scored at 3:53 of overtime as the Rangers beat the Bruins 4-3 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Snow continued falling across Andover on Monday, blanketing the town with nearly 20 inches of powder and counting.
Boston is digging out after one of the biggest snowstorms in years.
After another record setting, top-ten snowstorm for Boston, it's hard to ignore what may be coming next for Massachusetts.
It's the biggest winter storm in years in Massachusetts. See who has the most snow so far.
Several school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire decided to stay closed for one more day Tuesday due to the snow.
Boston's biggest snowstorm in nearly four years was a memorable one. It was one of the biggest in the city's history.
It took a bit longer than usual due to winter conditions in New England, but the Patriots are back home as AFC Champions after winning in Denver.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and Jaylen Brown added 20 to lead the Boston Celtics over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Matthew Robertson scored at 3:53 of overtime as the Rangers beat the Bruins 4-3 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
It took a bit longer than usual due to winter conditions in New England, but the Patriots are back home as AFC Champions after winning in Denver.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye reacted to the team's AFC Championship Game win.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.