'Supergirl' Star To Portray Boston Marathon Bomber's Wife In Movie
Melissa Benoist will portray Katherine Russell, the wife of bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
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Melissa Benoist will portray Katherine Russell, the wife of bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
Testimony zeroing in on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's late brother's wife raised questions about what she knew before the 2013 attacks.
The widow of Tamerlan Tsarnaev has not been identified as a witness in her brother-in-law's trial, according to her attorney.
The attorney for Katherine Russell says a federal grand jury asked her for items that belonged to one of the victims in a triple slaying in Waltham.
Motor vehicle charges against the widow of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev have been dismissed.
The sisters-in-law of dead Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev testified on Thursday afternoon before a federal grand jury looking into the attack, their lawyer told The Associated Press.
The in-laws of slain Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev have testified before a federal grand jury.
Russell hasn't been charged with any wrongdoing, but she is under intense scrutiny by the FBI as it investigates the deadly April 15 bombing
The widow of dead Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has hired a criminal lawyer with experience defending terrorism cases as she continues to face questions from federal authorities.
As the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings suspects continues, Tamerlan Tsarnaev's window, Katherine Russell, is under intense pressure, with investigators trying to learn what she knew about the chain of events leading up the attack.
Legal experts say it's part of their quest not just to determine whether Russell and the friends are culpable but also to push for as much information as possible regarding whether the bombing suspects had ties to a terrorism network or accomplices working domestically or abroad.
Female DNA and fingerprints found on a bomb fragment recovered from the Boston Marathon attacks do not match the widow of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, CBS News reported Friday.
The body of the bombing suspect was taken to a North Attleboro funeral home Thursday night.
Police in Warwick, Rhode Island have released a mugshot of Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev's widow Katherine Russell dating back to 2007.
The uncle of the deceased Boston Marathon bombing suspect says his family will claim his body now that his wife has agreed to release it.
The DNA could have come from a spectator or a clerk who sold the parts to make the bomb, but it could also lead to a female accomplice.
FBI agents investigating the Boston Marathon bombings have visited the Rhode Island home of Tamerlan Tsarnaev's in-laws and carried away several bags.
The widow of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has not yet said whether she plans a funeral or wants to claim his body.
Katherine Tsarnaeva issued her first public statement Tuesday, through her attorney:
Several boats washed up on Massachusetts beaches during the weekend nor'easter.
A falling tree crashed onto power lines and sparked an explosion directly in front of a food delivery driver's car during the nor'easter in Massachusetts.
Lindsay Clancy will be back in a Massachusetts court on Tuesday for a hearing in which prosecutors will likely announce whether they plan to retry her for murder.
Boston Lyric Opera is bringing the music of "William Tell" back to a Boston stage for the first time in 150 years.
Tuesday is National Coffee Day and there are plenty of ways to get a great deal or even a free cup of coffee in the Boston area.
Lindsay Clancy will be back in a Massachusetts court on Tuesday for a hearing in which prosecutors will likely announce whether they plan to retry her for murder.
A falling tree crashed onto power lines and sparked an explosion directly in front of a food delivery driver's car during the nor'easter in Massachusetts.
The nor'easter has dumped more than half a foot of rain in several cities and towns in Massachusetts.
The New England Patriots were blown out Sunday, dropping to 1-2 on the year following a 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Several boats washed up on Massachusetts beaches during the weekend nor'easter.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A Boston mom says her 5-year-old son, who has special needs, is being investigated for sexual harassment by Boston Public Schools.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, 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 New England Patriots were blown out Sunday, dropping to 1-2 on the year following a 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday in a regular-season finale that was relocated to Tropicana Field.
Drake Maye threw two more interceptions and the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday.
The Boston Bruins named David Pastrnak the 28th captain in franchise history on Sunday.
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A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.