Man arrested for murder after police standoff in Falmouth
A 23-year-old man is facing a murder charge following a standoff with police in Falmouth.
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Massachusetts Court Rules Steamship Authority Can Require Employees To Have COVID Vaccine
Employees brought a lawsuit against the Authority after their request for a religious exemption was denied.
21-Year-Old Killed When Car Flips Into The Ocean At Falmouth Beach
A driver was killed Sunday when his car flipped into the ocean at a Falmouth beach, according to police.
Bryan Purdie Held Without Bail For Alleged Home Invasion, Kidnapping In Falmouth
The man accused of breaking into an apartment and kidnapping a woman was in Falmouth District Court on Friday.
Bryan Purdie Charged In Falmouth Home Invasion, Kidnapping
Police said Purdie held four people in the home at gunpoint, taking their cell phones so they couldn't call for help.
East Falmouth Man Charged With Robbing Women At ATM, Motel
A man was arrested this week by Falmouth Police after allegedly robbing a woman inside a motel room with an Airsoft gun and another outside a CVS.
Man Arrested By Falmouth Police And Taken Into Custody Dies After Fight Outside Restaurant
A man arrested by Falmouth officers and taken to the police station after a fight outside a local restaurant collapsed and later died at the hospital, authorities say.
Cape Cod Marathon Canceled Due To 'Severe' Damage From Nor'easter
Extensive damage from this week's nor'easter has forced the cancellation of the Mayflower Wind Cape Cod Marathon.
Falmouth Police Find Car Believed To Be Involved With Hit-And-Run That Killed 81-Year-Old
Police said Tuesday they think they have found the vehicle that struck and killed an 81-year-old man walking on a Cape Cod sidewalk late last week.
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash On Cape Cod
Falmouth police say the man had been walking on the sidewalk with three other people around 11:30 p.m. when he was struck.
Ida Remnants Bring Down Trees In Dennis, Flood Falmouth Street
Several Cape Cod towns were left with damage from the remnants of Ida.
Cape Cod Spared From The Majority Of Tropical Storm Henri: 'I've Seen Worse'
Some Cape Cod residents gathered at the beach to watch the strong waves.
Family Of 4 Escapes Falmouth House Fire, Neighbors Report Hearing Possible Explosions
A man inside the Massasoit Street home woke up and saw the garage was on fire.
Falmouth Road Race Returns With Nearly 8,000 Runners And Olympic Bronze Medalist Molly Seidel
The Falmouth Road Race returned Sunday with a field of nearly 8,000 runners and an Olympic Bronze medalist.
Falmouth Road Race Runners Required To Wear Masks At Start And Finish Lines
The Falmouth Road Race returns this Sunday after a one-year break because of the pandemic and runners will be required to wear masks at the start and finish lines.
2 Adults, 2 Children Escape Uninjured From Boat Fire In Falmouth
A boat burst into flames in Falmouth on Friday, and two adults and two children escaped without getting hurt.
DA Will Not Prosecute Rape Charges Against Man On Ferry From Martha's Vineyard To Woods Hole
The decision comes after consulting with the victim and her family, the D.A. said.
Man Tried To Abduct 16-Year-Old Girl In Falmouth, Police Say
According to police, a 16-year-old girl was walking home on Clinton Avenue at 10:36 p.m. when the man tried to abduct her.
Bruno Sanches Dejesus Charged With Raping Woman On Ferry From Martha's Vineyard To Woods Hole
According to State Police, 20-year-old Bruno Sanches Dejesus raped an 18-year-old woman on a Steamship Authority ferry Monday.
Falmouth Road Race To Return In August With 8,000 Runners
The Falmouth Road Race, one of the biggest races of the summer, will return Sunday, August 15 with a field of 8,000 runners.
New Cape Cod Campground Offers Luxury Tents, Airstream Suites
Campers at AutoCamp Cape Cod aren't exactly roughing it.
Falmouth Fire And Rescue Save Dog After Head Gets Stuck In Old Tire
Animal control had to be called in when Bella got her head stuck in an old tire.
Mashpee Woman Identified As Falmouth Homicide Victim
The Cape & Islands District Attorney's office said one person was killed and a second person was injured.
'Always The Life Of The Party': UK Man Among First To Get COVID Vaccine Has Mass. Relatives
One of the first people to get the COVID-19 vaccine in the UK was 91-year-old Martin Kenyon.
New COVID-19 Testing Facility Opens In Falmouth
A new coronavirus testing site is now open in Falmouth at the Barnstable County Fairgrounds.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Brothers who jumped off Martha's Vineyard Jaws bridge identified
A search team was hampered by poor weather on Tuesday.
Boston Children's Hospital reports large volume of threats
Boston Children's Hospital says staff members have been inundated with threats because of what they call "misinformation" about their treatment of transgender patients.
Cost of back-to-school supplies on the rise
Back-to-school shoppers are changing their spending behaviors with costs on the rise.
Here are shuttle bus routes available during Orange Line shutdown
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex drove the shuttle bus route that will be in place while the Orange Line is shut down for a month.
One of Boston's major hospitals left off the Orange Line's alternative shuttle route
Even though Tufts is one of the city's major medical hubs, transportation officials did not put a shuttle stop here.
2 firefighters suffer heat exhaustion during Chelsea house fire
Two firefighters were taken to the hospital for exhaustion after a fire heavily damaged a house in Chelsea early Wednesday.
Peabody teens form banned book club
Teenagers at a Peabody library are reading books that have been banned from libraries and schools around the country.
Some schools stockpile tests and masks, despite state's loosened COVID guidelines
In Worcester, the district has a warehouse with over 20,000 covid test kits and personal protective equipment.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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Brothers who jumped off Martha's Vineyard Jaws bridge identified
A search team was hampered by poor weather on Tuesday.
Boston Children's Hospital reports large volume of threats
Boston Children's Hospital says staff members have been inundated with threats because of what they call "misinformation" about their treatment of transgender patients.
Cost of back-to-school supplies on the rise
Back-to-school shoppers are changing their spending behaviors with costs on the rise.
Here are shuttle bus routes available during Orange Line shutdown
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex drove the shuttle bus route that will be in place while the Orange Line is shut down for a month.
One of Boston's major hospitals left off the Orange Line's alternative shuttle route
Even though Tufts is one of the city's major medical hubs, transportation officials did not put a shuttle stop here.
Health
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall
Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday.
Viral TikTok spreading misinformation about tampon ingredients
A TikTok video is spreading misinformation about an ingredient used in some tampons and it is causing real alarm among some viewers.
Is making your own baby food safer?
A new report finds homemade baby food contains just as many heavy metals as store-bought preparations.
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.
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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SoulCycle plans to close 25% of studios
The closures could include spots in the Boston area.
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.
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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Red Sox hold on for win over Pirates
Nick Pivetta pitched one-hit ball over seven shutout innings for his first win since June 24, and the Boston Red Sox scored four runs in the first inning on their way to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Patriots place Malcolm Butler on injured reserve
Malcolm Butler's comeback story with the New England Patriots may be over before it started.
Belichick not interested in "No. 1" cornerback label
Bill Belichick, however, is not big on the concept of a "No. 1 cornerback."
DeVante Parker brings some big catch ability to Patriots
The Patriots have had their share of talented receivers over the years, but the offense has lacked a big pass-catcher who can go up and fight for the ball for some time now. That is about to change thanks to the arrival of DeVante Parker.
Varitek surprises fan wearing his T-shirt at Canobie Lake Park
"Oh my God, it's Jason Varitek. Dude, you got me. What are the odds?"
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.