I-Team: Contractor Still In Business After Ripping Off Clients In Mass., R.I.
A contractor was able to set up shop in Massachusetts after leaving a long trail of unfinished jobs and unpaid fines in Rhode Island.
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I-Team: Lawmakers Not Paying Fair Share At The Tolls
The I-Team has discovered Massachusetts lawmakers using a special E-ZPass transponder to get a free ride.
Wellesley Residents Worried About 47-Acre Land Sale
Forty seven acres of open space is now being sold by Wellesley College and there are plenty of bidders including the town of Wellesley itself.
I-Team: GPS May Be Contributing To Truck Crashes
The I-Team obtained documents from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation showing oversize trucks have slammed into bridges 80 times since 2011.
I-Team: Cancer Research In Jeopardy After Alleged Misuse Of Funds
Millions of dollars in federal grant money that was supposed to go to cancer research is missing.
I-Team: Boston Families Stuck With Big Bills After Sewage Backup
A broken pipe in Allston sent raw sewerage spewing into the basements of several homes. And this didn't happen just once.
New MBTA Stop Part Of Massive Somerville Project
Located just a few hundred yards from the new "T" stop is Assembly Row, a $1.5 billion multi-use project
I-Team: City Taking Drastic Legal Action Against Boston Landlord
City officials may take control of buildings owned by a Boston landlord they consider the worst of the worst.
Ice Bucket Challenge Money To Go To Research, Education, Administrative Costs
The ALS organization has raised a record $53.3. million. That's compared to $2.2 million raised last year during the same time.
Boston Schools Struggling To Fill Teacher Jobs As First Day Approaches
The clock to fill more than 120 open jobs is ticking.
I-Team: Medicare Patients Unable To Get Wheelchairs Fixed
A system designed to save taxpayer money is backfiring on Medicare patients.
Market Basket Shoppers Find New Stores
Customers are a big part of the Market Basket boycott. They are going out of their way to get groceries.
VA Gets Billions To Fix Problems
Lawmakers in Washington D.C. just reached a $17 billion dollar bi-partisan deal to fix problems.
Tobin Bridge Tolls Now All Electronic
The bridge's cashless, all-electronic tolling system was activated just after midnight Monday.
Family Member: Lowell Victims Had Large Number Of Fireworks In Apartment
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan promises a "long and thorough review" of the Lowell apartment building fire that killed seven people.
Somerville Police Crosswalk Crackdown Nets $40,000
Police were out ticketing drivers who didn't stop for people in the crosswalks.
New Mass. Law Requires Prompt Action On Gas Leaks
The law for the first time creates a uniform, three-tiered classification system for gas leaks.
I-Team: Feds In Boston Crack Down On International 'Sextortion' Cases
It starts when a young person puts their first compromising picture on the Internet.
Rainy July 4 Weather Prediction Has Boston Business Owners Concerned
Boston business owners are worried about losing business due to the impending tropical storm for July 4.
Kayaker Threatened With $150 Fine For Bringing Own Boat To Stoneham Pond
A WBZ-TV viewer was stunned recently when he visited Spot Pond in Stoneham with his new kayak and was threatened with a $150 fine.
I-Team: Overhead Tolls Coming To Mass. Pike In West Newton
Drivers will soon be paying a new toll on the Mass Pike. The I-Team has learned the free ride is over for a section of the highway.
Trucks Getting Police Escorts To Winthrop Beach
It is all part of $21.5 million project to rebuild a mile and half of beach which has been decimated by decades of winter storms.
I-Team: Mass. Officials Worried About 'Catastrophic Failure' Of Dedham Complex Elevator
State inspectors say they are concerned about a "catastrophic failure" of an elevator at a Dedham complex.
I-Team: Wait Times At Mass. VA Hospitals Among Highest In Nation
New statistics obtained by the I-Team from an internal VA audit show Massachusetts veterans are indeed waiting for first-time appointments.
I-Team: Victim Responds To Amended 2011 MBTA Bus Accident Report
A WBZ-TV I-Team investigation is raising new questions about how MBTA Police handle incidents involving their MBTA drivers.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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?
Final preparations take place for Boston Pops July 4th concert
From sound checks to camera adjustments, final preparations are underway at the Hatch Shell.
Rare Civil War era American Flag with 33 stars on display
A rare Civil War era American flag is on display on Sunday in New Hampshire.
Hike rescued after falling headfirst on Mount Monadnock
A 63-year-old Boston man was rescued by a medical helicopter after he fell headfirst while descending Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire.
What to know about Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration
Boston's Fourth of July celebration is back on the Esplanade this year for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
6 injured in two-car crash in Wrentham on Route 1
Six people were taken to the hospital after a two-car crash in Wrentham Saturday night on Route 1.
Coast Guard suspends search between New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard
The Coast Guard suspended its search for a fisherman who was believed to have fallen overboard.
Man stabbed in Boston Common; witness films suspect on bike
Police are investigating a stabbing in the Boston Common Saturday afternoon.
Dozens of white supremacists seen marching through Boston
They are members of a group called Patriot Front, promotes fascism and the creation of a white ethnostate.
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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?
Final preparations take place for Boston Pops July 4th concert
From sound checks to camera adjustments, final preparations are underway at the Hatch Shell.
Rare Civil War era American Flag with 33 stars on display
A rare Civil War era American flag is on display on Sunday in New Hampshire.
Hike rescued after falling headfirst on Mount Monadnock
A 63-year-old Boston man was rescued by a medical helicopter after he fell headfirst while descending Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire.
What to know about Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration
Boston's Fourth of July celebration is back on the Esplanade this year for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Massachusetts reports 1,678 new COVID cases, 8 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 6.22%.
CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
Two people from Massachusetts have gotten sick.
Massachusetts reports 1,915 new COVID cases, 8 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.85%.
Massachusetts reports 1,529 new COVID cases, 17 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.74%.
Study shows gas stoves could be leaking toxic chemicals
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
I-Team
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Rise of the Moors standoff: Where the cases stand now
It has been just about a year since an armed militia group called the Rise of the Moors held an hours long standoff with police on Route 95 in Wakefield.
I-Team: Cleanup finished at Chelsea hazardous debris pile
The city had no idea it was there until WBZ-TV told them.
I-Team: The problem behind Boston's unsolved murders
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
I-Team: What happened to Debbie Melo?
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
I-Team: Teen accidentally shot himself in head running from police
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
Keller @ Large
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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?
Keller @ Large: NATO expansion may add strain to relations with Russia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is officially expanding, as Finland and Sweden are about to become full members.
Keller: State treasurer says Massachusetts should consider suspending gas tax
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Keller: Supreme Court decision a reminder that not voting has consequences
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Keller: Ads claim Congress will "break" Amazon Prime 2-day delivery
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
Business News
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Kohl's sale falls apart in shaky retail environment
Kohl's said Friday that it now expects sales to be down.
Bed Bath & Beyond accused of turning off AC in stores
A new report from Bank of America claims the company has cut air conditioning in an effort to lower expenses.
New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Gourmet Dumpling House set to close in Chinatown
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
Massachusetts-based Marathon Sports is being sold
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
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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Cubs top Red Sox 3-1 behind pair of Boston errors
The Chicago Cubs capitalized on a pair of Boston errors to beat the Red Sox 3-1 Saturday night.
Cubs rally to beat Red Sox 6-5
Rookie Christopher Morel homered in his third consecutive game, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Friday.
Bruins announce hiring of Jim Montgomery
Jim Montgomery is officially the new head coach of the Boston Bruins.
Celtics acquire Malcolm Brodgon in trade with Pacers
If you wanted the Celtics to acquire a another point guard this offseason, you're going to love Brad Stevens' latest move.
Duran says he'll be available next time Red Sox play in Toronto
Red Sox leadoff man Jarren Duran is going to get vaccinated so he can be with the team for September's important series against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Offbeat
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Robot dog spotted working security on Boston Esplanade
Massachusetts State Police are using a Boston Dynamics robot at the Esplanade ahead of Monday's festivities.
Stone Zoo announces birth of baby porcupette
The baby's soft quills will harden over time
New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Black fly season in Maine is lasting longer
Maine's season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year.
'Huge' great white shark spotted from boat in Cape Cod Bay
A boat was pulling lobster traps in when people on board spotted a big shark.