Massachusetts Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
The state of Massachusetts is extending its electric vehicle rebate program through the middle of next year.
Electric Cars
Pitts Stop: First Electric Pickup Truck Already Has Wait List
Consumers will be able to purchase the W-15, the first all-electric pickup truck, from Ohio company Workhorse by early 2019.
Orders For Tesla's Lower-Price Car Reach 325,000
Tesla Motors said that worldwide orders for its new lower-priced Model 3 electric car have hit 325,000. CEO Elon Musk on Thursday added on Twitter that the number is still rising.
I-Team: State Wasting Millions Of Dollars On Electric Car Programs?
With the consensus growing that time is running short to address climate change, state leaders are spending millions of dollars to promote clean energy.
Baker Pumping $2M More Into Mass. Electric Car Program
Governor Charlie Baker is pumping an additional $2 million into a program designed to encourage Bay State residents to switch to electric vehicles.
NightSide - CBS Investigative Reporter Sharyl Attkisson Joins Dan Rea To Talk Electric Cars
CBS Investigative Reporter Sharyl Attkisson Checks In.
Mass. Electric Car Owners To Get Specialty Plates
Drivers of electric cars will soon be able to get their own electric vehicle license plates in Massachusetts.
Keller @ Large: Why Hasn't The Chevy Volt Taken Off?
GM is suspending production of the Volt for five weeks – laying off 1,300 workers – in order to "match production with demand," which means no one's buying them.
Lenox Hotel Installing Electric Car Charging Station
Electric car owners can now charge up in Boston's Back Bay.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Wayland paramedic, nurse sister help woman during medical emergency on a plane
A Wayland paramedic and Lahey Hospital nurse helped save a woman's life on a recent flight.
Groom arrives to Thompson Island wedding on time thanks to police boat
A wedding day for a South Shore couple almost did not happen when a ferry went out of commission.
MBTA releases plan for Orange Line shutdown
While shuttles test routes, Boston sets up an information webpage and free bikes.
I-Team: Plan to clean air around Millis cement plant gives neighbors hope
Under new pressure from state environmental officials, a concrete plant in Millis has a plan to clear the air.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
2 injured after tractor-trailer rolls over on Mass Pike
Two people were taken to the hospital after a tractor-trailer rolled over on the Mass Pike in Boston.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The FBI seized classified records, including some top secret, according to the search warrant.
MBTA Transit Police release ID, photo of rape suspect
Police said a rape occurred on Thursday, August 4 around 2:30 a.m. at the MBTA Tuft's Medical Station.
Water floods Boston Common area after water main break
Water coated the Boston Common area after a water main break ruptured Saturday morning.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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Wayland paramedic, nurse sister help woman during medical emergency on a plane
A Wayland paramedic and Lahey Hospital nurse helped save a woman's life on a recent flight.
Groom arrives to Thompson Island wedding on time thanks to police boat
A wedding day for a South Shore couple almost did not happen when a ferry went out of commission.
MBTA releases plan for Orange Line shutdown
While shuttles test routes, Boston sets up an information webpage and free bikes.
I-Team: Plan to clean air around Millis cement plant gives neighbors hope
Under new pressure from state environmental officials, a concrete plant in Millis has a plan to clear the air.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
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CDC ends recommendations for social distancing, quarantine for COVID-19
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive measures such as quarantines and social distancing and focus on reducing severe disease from COVID-19.
Human brain not "designed" to stay awake past midnight, study says
Researchers analyzed numerous studies to find out what happens to the human brain if it stays awake past midnight.
What are "growing pains" for kids? Researchers are still unsure
Researchers are having a hard time determining exactly what they are.
Massachusetts reports 8,950 new COVID cases
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.05%, which is up from the last report by 0.08%.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
I-Team
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I-Team: Plan to clean air around Millis cement plant gives neighbors hope
Under new pressure from state environmental officials, a concrete plant in Millis has a plan to clear the air.
I-Team: Expert says MBTA "very close" to federal takeover
A rail safety expert told WBZ-TV a federal takeover of the MBTA could be right around the corner.
I-Team: Transportation expert blames management for Orange Line shutdown
The I-Team talked to experts who say the T should have been doing maintenance all along.
I-Team: Driver in I-495 standoff linked to stolen police uniforms
Investigators believe some of his uniform and equipment was stolen from a police supply store.
I-Team: Former head of Massachusetts Veterans' Services back on state payroll
Francisco Urena, who resigned in the wake of deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home, is back on the state payroll.
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: Ads blaming Dems for inflation are only half-truths
With midterms approaching, inflation is politically toxic.
Keller: In race to replace Maura Healey, it may come down to ads
Three Democratic candidates are all trying to lay claim to the Healey brand.
Keller @ Large: The Trump of 2016 returns to Washington
Trump returned to the 2016 candidate with red-meat rhetoric on issues like crime, immigration and the 2nd Amendment.
Keller: The struggles of gay politicians in Washington, D.C.
Dover native James Kirchick recently published the book "Secret City: The History of Gay Washington," which looks at the struggles of gay people active in politics and the government.
Keller: How Supreme Court decisions could impact Massachusetts
The United States Supreme Court released decisions in recent weeks that have made national headlines. So what impact do rulings on topics such as guns and abortion have in Massachusetts?
Business News
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Amazon to buy Roomba-inventor iRobot for $1.7 billion
The Bedford company was founded in 1990.
Wayfair struggling to keep shoppers gained at start of pandemic
Inflation has tapped out many shoppers who are slowing their spending on furniture.
These stores are lowering prices to attract inflation-weary shoppers
A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts.
Trader Joe's workers approve union drive in Hadley
It's the first Trader Joe's in the country with an employees union.
Walmart is slashing prices on clothing and other items
Walmart's move could prompt rivals to also bring down prices.
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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Revolution record fourth straight shutout in 1-0 victory over D.C. United
Djordje Petrović recorded three saves while midfielder Carles Gil scored his fifth goal of the season.
Kiner-Falefa helps Yankees squeeze past Red Sox 3-2
Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in the go-ahead run with a safety squeeze in the ninth inning to beat the Red Sox.
Red Sox rally to beat Yankees 3-2
Tommy Pham hit a walk-off single in the 10th to lead the last-place Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the AL East-leading New York Yankees.
Middleboro advances to Little League World Series
For the first time in a decade, a team from Massachusetts is going to the Little League World Series.
All the takeaways from Patriots' preseason opener vs. Giants
Here's all you need to know from the Patriots' preseason opener vs. the Giants.
Offbeat
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Bear activity closes another New Hampshire campground
Another campground in New Hampshire's White Mountains is being shut down because of bears.
PHOTOS: Zoo jaguar keeps cool with frozen meat treat
Workers at the Stone Zoo had to get creative to cool off Seymour the jaguar.
Model rocket accident sparks fire at Topsfield athletic field
A family using model rockets accidentally sparked a two-acre fire in Topsfield.
Video shows hammerhead shark feeding right off Nantucket beach
It was a surprising sight for beachgoers on Nantucket.
WATCH: Dust devil tears up tent on Bourne softball field
A dust devil sent players on a Bourne softball field running for cover on Sunday. Here's how they form.