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As many as 20 percent of police calls involve a mental health crisis, and in recent weeks, many of these calls have turned deadly in Massachusetts.
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A Black actress has filed a lawsuit against American Repertory Theater, saying her scalp was left permanently damaged from an unqualified hair stylist.
A Black actress has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University's American Repertory Theater in Cambridge for racial discrimination, saying her scalp was left permanently damaged from an unqualified hair stylist.
The streets of Cambridge were filled with fans as Rose Byrne was honored with a parade as part of Hasty Pudding's 2026 Woman of the Year award ceremony.
A Harvard University faculty committee is proposing a limit on the number of A grades that can be awarded to students.
President Trump says his administration is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University after a published report said the school had won some concessions in ongoing settlement negotiations with the government.
The Harvard Crimson will be giving away special edition NERDS jerseys to reflect the pride the program takes in excelling both in the classroom and on the court. Harvard head coach Carrie Moore and co-captain Abigail Wright spoke to CBS News Boston's Joe Weil about the event and its meaning.
Two men accused of setting off a firework inside a Harvard Medical School building were arrested.
Seth Warren died unexpectedly at his home in Newton, Massachusetts Sunday. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Investigators are searching for the suspects in the Harvard Medical School explosion. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler has Sunday's top stories.
Two suspects seen running from a Harvard med school building early Saturday morning are now thought to have detonated some sort of explosion there. The FBI has joined the investigation. WBZ's Samantha Chaney reports.
Harvard University has issued a shelter-in-place order after a shooting nearby on Sherman Street in Cambridge.
The professor said he was firing the pellet gun at rats and did not know he lived near a synagogue.
There's a block in Harvard Square that will close to traffic permanently and will become a pedestrian walkway and outdoor dining space
Scientist Avi Loeb, who has made headlines for his theories about interstellar objects, says we are "probably not" alone. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.
Miss Black United States discussed the impact of winning the title while studying at Harvard University.
Funding cuts and immigration policies may keep many international students out of Massachusetts and the United States this fall.
The New York Times reported Tuesday the potential deal would restore billions of dollars in federal research funding at Harvard. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
The federal government told Harvard University it could take control of the school's patents — the latest in a months-long feud between the Trump administration and the school.
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 is threatening to cut all federal funding to Harvard University after they say an investigation found that the school failed to protect Jewish students.
The Trump administration said a failure by the university to enact certain changes would put at risk its access to federal financial resources.
With plenty of sunshine and warm weather finally arriving, people in Massachusetts were out and about taking advantage this weekend.
The family of Molly Bish, who disappeared in 2000 at 16 years old, helped establish the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
A New Hampshire State Police trooper used his cruiser to stop a wrong-way driver earlier Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of two people.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
Temperatures could break records in Boston this week.
A New Hampshire State Police trooper used his cruiser to stop a wrong-way driver earlier Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of two people.
The family of Molly Bish, who disappeared in 2000 at 16 years old, helped establish the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College.
With plenty of sunshine and warm weather finally arriving, people in Massachusetts were out and about taking advantage this weekend.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Massachusetts State Senate president Karen Spilka.
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 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.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.