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Demonstrators call for cease-fire outside Sen. Warren's Cambridge home
A group of people held a demonstration outside Sen. Elizabeth Warren's home in Cambridge Sunday, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Senators ask Biden Administration to help Americans fleeing Gaza
Senators are urging the Biden Administration to help U.S. citizens, including the Okal family from Medway, flee the Gaza Strip amid Israeli airstrikes.
Warren remembers Feinstein as a senator who "broke barriers"
Massachusetts senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey both praised the long career of California Senator Dianne Feinstein Friday, hours after her death.
Warren remembers Feinstein as a senator who "broke barriers"
Massachusetts senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey both praised the long career of California Senator Dianne Feinstein Friday, hours after her death.
Massachusetts senators Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey call for Senator Robert Menendez to resign
WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls on Bob Menendez to resign
Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined a growing list of senators who are calling on fellow Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez to resign amid federal bribery charges.
Keller @ Large: As Biden impeachment inquiry moves forward, will it help or hurt GOP?
The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is the latest deployment of a once-rare procedure that's become common in our hyper-partisan political culture.
Keller: Sen. Warren calls for Harvard to end legacy admissions
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she believes Harvard University and other colleges need to change the way they handle the admissions process.
Warren calls delay in migrant work permits a "bureaucracy problem"
Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke about the challenges for migrants who want to begin working but can't because the process to get permits can take several months.
Keller @ Large: Delay in permits for migrant employees a "bureaucracy problem," Sen. Warren says
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Warren, EPA to announce new electric school bus funding
New Bedford is getting $5 million for 14 electric school buses.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren announces re-election campaign
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Monday she will seek another term in office.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren announces re-election campaign
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Monday she will seek another term in office.
Firefighters worried Medford home might collapse after fire
A fire broke out overnight in a Medford home belonging to Sen. Elizabeth Warren's son.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's son owns Medford home that caught fire
A Medford home damaged by fire early Tuesday morning is owned by Sen. Elizabeth Warren's son.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's St. Patrick's Day breakfast jokes reference Jerome Powell, Silicon Valley Ba
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's St. Patrick's Day breakfast jokes touched on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.
Warren says proposal to lift FDIC insurance cap has "got to be on the table right now"
Warren told "Face the Nation" that lifting the FDIC insurance cap is a "good move."
Keller: Warren says it's time to bring back tougher bank regulations
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants a return to tougher regulations after the abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and several others.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says it's time to bring back tougher bank regulations
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants a return to tougher regulations after the abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and several others. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
Warren leads push to cut child care costs to as little as $10 a day
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pushing a plan that she says would cap child care costs at $10 a day for about half of American families.
Keller: Sen. Warren says MBTA "urgently" needs management change
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren sat down for a one-on-one interview with WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.
Warren, Pressley encourage borrowers to sign up for student loan relief
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley made stops in Boston, Brockton, Worcester, and Springfield Tuesday.
Sen. Warren, Rep. Pressley encourage Mass. residents to sign up for student loan relief
The duo made stops in Boston, Brockton, Worcester, and Springfield on Tuesday.
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Worcester Red Sox to be sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings
A group that owns dozens of minor league baseball teams has agreed to buy the Worcester Red Sox.
Cleanup from Billerica tanker crash could take years, MassDEP says
It could take years to clean up the contamination from a tanker crash in Billerica earlier this month.
Lawmakers consider allowing deer hunting on Sundays to help farmers
Massachusetts is now considering allowing deer hunting on Sundays to alleviate the stress farmers are feeling. But not everyone is for it.
Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy cause heart problems?
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
More than 1,700 migrants submit work authorization applications at Reading clinic
The state's work authorization center was created in mid-November to help migrants legally find work.
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Person injured when piece of steel smashes through car's windshield in Weston
One person was taken to the hospital after a piece of steel smashed through a car windshield's in Weston on Thursday afternoon.
FBI warns Mass. schools about "suspicious" events, suggests protocol review
Parents are concerned after police say strangers tried to enter schools in Woburn and Lowell.
More than 1,700 migrants submit work authorization applications at Reading clinic
The state's work authorization center was created in mid-November to help migrants legally find work.
Car and auto insurance rates are way up. Here's why you're paying more
Has your auto insurance gone up a lot more than you expected and you don't know why? One expert says there are several reasons.
Geomagnetic storm could bring view of northern lights to New England
We may have a somewhat rare and unique opportunity to see the northern lights in parts of New England.
Health News
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Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy cause heart problems?
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Tinnitus caused by auditory nerve damage, local researchers find
Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers found that people with tinnitus may have a type of "hidden hearing loss" that isn't detected by conventional tests.
Entering menopause later maintains muscle strength, study suggests
A new study finds the later a woman enters menopause, the longer she maintains good muscle function.
Traffic pollution can raise a driver's blood pressure, study says
A new study found that pollution from tailpipe exhaust, brake and tire wear, and road dust can raise your blood pressure while you're sitting in the car.
Strengthening quad muscles could reduce need for knee replacement
Researchers have found that there are certain exercises people with knee arthritis can do to reduce their need for joint replacement.
I-Team
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I-Team: Companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often have penalties reduced
Some companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often end up getting their penalties reduced to the point where they're not effective.
I-Team: Boston is mapping "hollow sidewalks"
There are mysterious signs in various neighborhoods around Boston warning about so-called "hollow sidewalks."
I-Team: Brothel network suspect got more than $500,000 in COVID relief funds
Court documents show that one of the men involved in the ring received over $500,000 in government funds for one of his businesses.
I-Team: Mass Save's rebate mess infuriates customers
Despite several I-Team investigations and promises to improve, the Mass Save program continues to be plagued with problems.
I-Team: Police draining resources with so many calls to Tewksbury Hospital
Tewksbury Police are called to Tewksbury Hospital so often it's become a significant drain on their resources
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: The state of electric vehicles in Massachusetts
Consumer Reports is out with its new list of the most reliable cars. And while hybrids from many automakers scored well, electric vehicles did not.
Keller: Sports betting targeting college students a big fear for state regulators
Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
Keller: Ron DeSantis, Sam Bankman-Fried headline 2023 national turkeys
Mother Nature, a spy balloon, a convicted con man and a presidential candidate are all on Jon Keller's 2023 list of national turkeys.
Keller @ Large: The top local turkeys in 2023
A few Boston City Councilors made Jon Keller's annual list of the top turkeys in Massachusetts this year.
Keller: How has the media handled 2024 presidential election coverage so far?
Northeastern University professor and media critic Dan Kennedy looks at the 2024 election coverage so far.
Business News
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Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what's taking their places?
Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what is filling those empty stores now?
Here's who's moving in to empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Weekend Wakeup: Harmon Coffee of Rockland
Owner Mike Sullivan started the company in a small shed next to his house.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Mass. neighborhood turned into film set
Several blocks of one Melrose neighborhood are decked out in Halloween decor for the movie filming.
Keller: Is Beacon Hill to blame for Massachusetts' retail theft problem?
Massachusetts has a growing retail theft problem and Beacon Hill may be to blame for part of it.
New England Living
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Generations of penny candy, local goods, and whimsical shopping
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Museum, sculpture garden, theater, and more at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Entertaining audiences for 85 years at Weston Theater Company
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Curated experiences at Kimpton Taconic boutique hotel
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Using daylight to create space and comfort in your home
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
Sports
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Worcester Red Sox to be sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings
A group that owns dozens of minor league baseball teams has agreed to buy the Worcester Red Sox.
Patriots-Chiefs flexed out of Monday Night Football
The Patriots are so bad this season that the NFL is willing to take Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce (and likely Taylor Swift) out of the Monday night spotlight.
Curt Onalfo named Revolution's Sporting Director
Curt Onalfo can drop the interim tag in New England.
Why Bailey Zappe could actually have a huge week vs. Chargers
It'll be a soft landing for Bailey Zappe if he indeed gets the start against a bad Chargers defense.
Fantasy Football Week 13 starts, sits, and sleepers
This is not an easy week for those managing a fantasy football roster, but we have some excellent advice to help navigate a slew of bye weeks.
Offbeat
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Video shows bumbling burglar slip, struggle to steal cigarettes in Maine
A klutzy thief was caught on camera stumbling during a smoke shop burglary.
"Astounding" number of whales seen feeding off Maine
It's a feeding frenzy in the Gulf of Maine for whales and sharks - sometimes chowing down side by side.
Golden Retriever Experience at Vermont farm proves hugely popular
Fall tourists are coming out in droves to a farm in Vermont to play with some golden retrievers.
Mini stallion siblings in Massachusetts looking for new home
A pair of mini stallion brothers are looking for a new home.
Northern Lights "easily visible" from Mount Washington
The Mount Washington Observatory shared a photo of the northern lights from when they were at their peak.