6-year-old girl comes to the rescue of Harvard researchers studying the axolotl
Earlier this year, a Harvard research team studying the axolotl, a salamander with the superpower to regrow body parts, lost almost all its government funding.
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Earlier this year, a Harvard research team studying the axolotl, a salamander with the superpower to regrow body parts, lost almost all its government funding.
Two Massachusetts men accused of setting off an explosion at Harvard Medical School are now facing federal charges.
Police say an explosion inside a building on the Harvard Medical School campus in Boston early Saturday morning appears to have been an intentional act.
Two suspects were seen running from a building on the Harvard Medical School campus in Boston.
As Massachusetts celebrates STEM Week, one Harvard freshman is standing out for her creative approach to renewable energy, using resources from the island where she grew up, oceans away. WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
The shelter-in-place order has been lifted by Harvard University after a shooting on Sherman Street near campus.
Harvard University has issued a shelter-in-place order after a shooting nearby on Sherman Street in Cambridge.
The numbers suggest the 2023 Supreme Court ban on affirmative action is having a significant effect on racial diversity at Harvard.
The Trump administration says Harvard hasn't done enough to address anti-Semitism on campus. The deal, which hasn't been finalized, will use the money to open trade schools. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
The Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra will still practice and hold concerts as part of its academic curriculum.
Harvard scientist Avi Loeb, who has made headlines for his theories about interstellar objects, says we are "probably not" alone.
According to Axios Boston, some student groups said Harvard University will sacrifice academic freedom and institutional independence if it makes a deal with the president.
International students at Harvard University are scrambling to obtain their visas. Some have run into last-minute roadblocks.
Repha Uhuru said she was denied a visa in Kenya days before she was supposed to begin class at Harvard. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Circus Smirkus canceled shows in Wrentham, Massachusetts after a teen performer was injured in a fall. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka has this and more top stories.
Lawyers for Harvard and the Trump administration asked a federal judge in Boston to decide whether the government has the power to revoke billions in funds from the elite university.
Lawyers for Harvard and the Trump Administration asked a federal judge in Boston to decide whether the government has the power to revoke billions in funds from the elite university. WBZ-TV’s Louisa Moller reports.
A federal judge heard arguments from Harvard University and the Trump administration in the battle over federal funding. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
At issue is the freezing of federal funds and grants to Harvard, which the school says is an unconstitutional effort to control academic decisions. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
The Trump administration said that it will be sending administrative subpoenas to Harvard University for information about its foreign students on campus.
The Trump administration said a failure by the university to enact certain changes would put at risk its access to federal financial resources.
A Kenyan man accepted to Harvard University says his grandmother sacrificed everything to get him to Cambridge.
A judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban on foreign students entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
President Trump escalated a monthslong battle with Harvard University.
Harvard's commencement was today as the school continues to battle President Trump over federal funding and international student enrollment.
Brockton, Massachusetts Mayor Moises Rodrigues testified in court as a student seeks to extend a harassment prevention order against him.
The carjacking suspect accused of hitting and killing a woman on a Mattapan sidewalk Saturday was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.
The 2026 NBA Draft gets underway Tuesday, and Brockton native AJ Dybantsa likely won't have to wait long to hear his name.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into an apparent close call at Logan Airport in Boston over the weekend.
Dominic Canzone homered, Logan Gilbert allowed one run on three hits in 6 1/3 innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday.
The carjacking suspect accused of hitting and killing a woman on a Mattapan sidewalk Saturday was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.
The 2026 NBA Draft gets underway Tuesday, and Brockton native AJ Dybantsa likely won't have to wait long to hear his name.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into an apparent close call at Logan Airport in Boston over the weekend.
A Massachusetts lawmaker is proposing state rules to oversee youth sports the way the MIAA governs high school athletics.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
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 Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The 2026 NBA Draft gets underway Tuesday, and Brockton native AJ Dybantsa likely won't have to wait long to hear his name.
Dominic Canzone homered, Logan Gilbert allowed one run on three hits in 6 1/3 innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Connelly Early gave up two hits and a run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Saturday night.
Ranger Suarez carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Friday night.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.