WBZ News update for November 28
Stolen mail in Wellesley; Underage sports betting; Palestinian students shooting update; Cold couple of days
Hate Crime
Massachusetts forms new state police unit to help combat hate crimes
Governor Maura Healey announced a new state police unit to help deter hate crimes.
WBZ News update for June 14
Weather alert; Hospital construction accident; School pride display destroyed; Boston teacher attacked
Quincy man allegedly yelled 'Go back to China' before hitting Asian man with car
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
WBZ News update for July 11
7-Day forecast; Government Center detours; Hateful vandalism; Boston Renegades are champions
WBZ News update for July 7
Weekend forecast; Racist fliers on North Shore; Revere apartments condemned; Logan $50M upgrade
Massachusetts Received 385 Reports Of Hate Crimes In 2020, Up Slightly From 2019
Boston reported the highest number of hate crimes — 121 — down from 170 in 2019.
Brookline Police Say Attack On Woman On Beacon Street Was Hate Crime
A woman who was attacked in Brookline earlier this week was the target of a hate crime, police said Friday.
Woman Charged In Alleged Racist Tirade At Brockton Market Basket
A woman accused of a racist tirade at a Brockton supermarket was ordered to stay away from her accuser Wednesday.
Man Accused Of Hate Crime After 'Disturbing' Incident At Verizon Store
A Somerville man is accused of a hate crime after a "disturbing" altercation inside a Verizon Wireless store in Arlington, police said.
Arlington High School Students Accused Of Vandalism, Hate Crimes
So far, police have identified 14 students, all boys, who broke into the school last week.
3 Swastikas Found In Jewish Teacher's Classroom
Police and school officials are investigating after three swastikas were found scrawled on a classroom desk inside a Jewish teacher's classroom just hours before Hanukkah was set to begin.
Racist Flyer Found Outside Framingham State Dorm Room
Police say a flyer with racial slurs was hung outside a dorm room on the campus of Framingham State University.
Man Accused Of Attacking Muslim At JFK Pleads Not Guilty
Robin Rhodes, of Worcester, Massachusetts, made a brief appearance Thursday in state Supreme Court.
Unlicensed Guns, Ammunition, Nazi Memorabilia Found In Lexington Man's Home After Hate Crime Charge
Robert Ivarson now faces a slew of new charges.
3 Teen Girls Charged With Hate Crime After Attack On MBTA Train
Authorities say three 15-year-old girls are facing hate crime charges after they allegedly assaulted a woman who they thought was an immigrant on a train this month.
Natick Police Investigating Threatening Letters As Possible Hate Crime
The notes warned the man to stop bringing people of color to his home, and indicated that white people had "reclaimed the country" by electing Donald Trump as president.
Man Accused In Revere Beach Hammer Attack Held For Dangerousness Hearing
The Revere man police say assaulted a group of teens and young men with a hammer while yelling racial slurs in a dispute over a football Sunday was arraigned Monday in Chelsea District Court.
Police: Revere Man Arrested For Attacking Beachgoers With Hammer While Shouting Racial Slurs
A Revere man was arrested at Revere Beach Sunday after Massachusetts State Police say he attacked a group of Hispanic and African-American teens and young men with a hammer while yelling racial slurs.
Boston Brothers Charged With Hate Crimes For Beating Mexican Man
Two Boston brothers who claimed to be inspired in part by Donald Trump's views on immigrants face new hate crime charges for allegedly beating and urinating on a homeless Mexican man.
Defense Lawyer Accused Of Bribing Victim To Avoid Investigators
A Boston attorney has been charged with trying to bribe the alleged victim of a hate crime to avoid investigators for months.
Police Investigating Hateful Graffiti Left On 2 Brockton Homes
Brockton police are investigating racist and hate-filled graffiti found spray-painted on two homes in the city as hate crimes.
Framingham State Police Investigating Hate Crime Incident
Framingham State University Police are investigating a hate crime after a small swastika was found scratched into the side of a car on Thursday.
Medford Schools, Playgrounds Target Of Hate Crime Graffiti
Medford Police say a dozen different areas in South Medford, including Tufts University, were tagged with swastikas, racially charged language and gang symbols.
Concord, NH Neighborhood Bands Together After Hate Crime
Hundreds came out to show a family of Somali immigrants they are not alone, including Governor John Lynch.
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Members of the WBZ TV team were at Gillette Stadium Sunday to collect donations as part of the toy drive they're hosting in conjunction with the Patriots and Project 351.
Pats up to No. 2 pick in NFL Draft after falling to 2-10
While all this losing is no fun to watch, it is helping the Patriots' chances to land a top draft pick in the coming months.
Everything Belichick said after Patriots got shut out by Chargers
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The Patriots made a switch at quarterback in Week 13, but starting Bailey Zappe over Mac Jones didn't change much of anything for the New England offense.
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An Acton man is under arrest after police said he tried to lure a teenage boy for sex.
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The Essex County District Attorney's Office said there didn't appear to be anyone else involved and the stabbing was an accident.
Memorial will remember the "Worcester 6" on 24th anniversary of fatal fire
A ceremony will be held at the Franklin Street Fire Station, the site of the fire.
Keller @ Large: Warren says a two-state solution is the way to peace for Palestine and Israel
Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks with Jon Keller about Gaza, cryptocurrency and Big Tech.
Acton man arrested, accused of trying to lure teen boy for sex
An Acton man is under arrest after police said he tried to lure a teenage boy for sex.
NH crews battle car fire as hundreds of rounds of ammo inside car explode
On Saturday, New Hampshire crews tried to extinguish a car fire on I-93 as ammunition inside the vehicle kept exploding.
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New "brain care score" from MGH can test your risk for dementia, stroke
The test is a simple series of questions that you can answer in a few minutes.
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.
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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
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Keller @ Large: Warren says a two-state solution is the way to peace for Palestine and Israel
Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks with Jon Keller about Gaza, cryptocurrency and Big Tech.
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.
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From honey and skin care to beeswax candles, Boston Honey Co. has a variety of products that are perfect for the holiday season.
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.
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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
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For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
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While all this losing is no fun to watch, it is helping the Patriots' chances to land a top draft pick in the coming months.
Everything Belichick said after Patriots got shut out by Chargers
With his team at 2-10 on the season, Belichick didn't have too much to say. Here's everything he did say at the podium after the most recent loss.
Zappe shoulders blame as Pats fail to score vs. Chargers
The Patriots made a switch at quarterback in Week 13, but starting Bailey Zappe over Mac Jones didn't change much of anything for the New England offense.
This statistic about Patriots' offense is difficult to fathom
This type of offensive ineptitude -- combined with strong defensive play -- has not been seen in the NFL in a long, long, long time.
Kenny Pickett leaves Steelers' loss with ankle injury
The Patriots are having endless issues at quarterback this season. But their Week 14 opponent will likely have an injury issue to deal with at the most important position on the field.
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$25 million Mass Lottery winner plans to have "really good Christmas"
This isn't the first time she's hit it big in the lottery.
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
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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.