Manslaughter Conviction Against Drug Dealer in Overdose Death
A Whitman man is the first to be convicted in Plymouth County of supplying the fatal overdose that caused the death of a 25-year-old woman.
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Company Involved In Fatal Boston Trench Collapse Faces Arraignment
A Boston company and its owner are facing arraignment on manslaughter and other charges in connection with a trench collapse in October that killed two workers.
Man Sentenced To At Least 15 Years In Prison For Role In Killing Of Ipswich Restaurant Owner
A Malden man has been sentenced to 15 to 25 years in state prison for his role in the killing of an Ipswich restaurant owner.
RI Man Sentenced To At Least 35 Years For Killing Autistic Mass. Man
A Rhode Island man has been sentenced to up to 35 years in prison for killing an autistic Massachusetts man in a motel four years ago and leaving the body in a trash container.
Man Convicted Of Involuntary Manslaughter In Asthma Death
A Boston man has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the death of a man who had an asthma attack fleeing a street shooting.
Woman Sentenced In Stoughton Crash That Killed A Pregnant Woman
A Sharon woman was sentenced to five years in prison for a July 2013 car crash in Stoughton which killed a pregnant woman who was walking with her 11-year-old son.
Princeton, Mass. Dentist Indicted In 2011 Death Of His Wife
A Princeton dentist has been indicted by a grand jury in the 2011 death of his wife.
DA: Heroin In Baby Bottle Caused Marshfield Infant's 2011 Death
A Quincy couple has been indicted on charges in the death of their infant daughter in Marshfield two years ago.
Man Sentenced For Manslaughter In 1989 Baby Assault
The New Hampshire attorney general says a 47-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for manslaughter for an assault on a baby more than 20 years ago.
10-Year-Old Girl Charged With Manslaughter In Maine
The girl was charged Thursday with manslaughter in the death of 3-month-old Brooklyn Foss-Greenaway of Clinton, whose mother said had ingested medication and been suffocated.
Mom Declared Unfit For Trial In Deaths Of Daughter, Unborn Son
A Chinese immigrant charged in the deaths of her 9-year-old daughter and unborn son in Massachusetts has been found incompetent to stand trial.
Cohasset Man Charged With Manslaughter In Brother-In-Law's Death
A Cohasset man was ordered held on $50,000 bail Wednesday, charged in the death of his brother-in-law.
Illegal Immigrant Faces Murder Charge In Fatal Crash In Milford
The Worcester district attorney announced the Friday indictment of 34-year-old Nicolas Guaman of Milford.
Trial Set To Begin For Nancy Kerrigan's Brother
Prosecutors and defense lawyers are expected to give starkly different accounts of a fight between the brother and father of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan.
Nantucket Man Pleads Guilty To Killing House Painter
A Nantucket resident accused of killing a fellow house painter after a night of drinking together has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Judge Postpones Manslaughter Trial Of Nancy Kerrigan's Brother
The manslaughter trial of the brother of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan, Mark, has been postponed until May.
Double Stabbing Suspect Held On $50,000 Bail
Prosecution and defense lawyers say two men fatally stabbed in a Wareham motel fight had gone there to rob the man charged with manslaughter in their deaths.
Two Men Stabbed To Death In Wareham
Two men were stabbed to death in Wareham early Saturday morning, and one man is under arrest.
Juror Dismissed In Uzi Death Trial
A juror has been dismissed for undisclosed reasons in the manslaughter trial of a former police chief charged in the death of an 8-year-old boy who shot himself with an Uzi submachine gun at a 2008 Massachusetts gun fair.
MA man pleads guilty in 1996 mom, baby killings
Hockey dad convicted in man's death released
Flying glass in Boston bar fight kills NY man
Woman charged in fight that killed fetus
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Shoppers take advantage of Massachusetts tax-free weekend
This is the one weekend a year in Massachusetts where you don't have to factor in the state sales tax on most items.
Bear spotted on front steps of North Reading home
A resident captured video of a bear on the steps of a home in North Reading.
MBTA releases plan for Orange Line shutdown
While shuttles test routes, Boston sets up an information webpage and free bikes.
Man killed during shooting in Boston's South End
A man was killed late Saturday night during a shooting in Boston's South End neighborhood.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Groom arrives to Thompson Island wedding on time thanks to police boat
A wedding day for a South Shore couple almost did not happen when a ferry went out of commission.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The FBI seized classified records, including some top secret, according to the search warrant.
2 injured after tractor-trailer rolls over on Mass Pike
Two people were taken to the hospital after a tractor-trailer rolled over on the Mass Pike in Boston.
Water floods Boston Common area after water main break
Water coated the Boston Common area after a water main break ruptured Saturday morning.
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Shoppers take advantage of Massachusetts tax-free weekend
This is the one weekend a year in Massachusetts where you don't have to factor in the state sales tax on most items.
Bear spotted on front steps of North Reading home
A resident captured video of a bear on the steps of a home in North Reading.
MBTA releases plan for Orange Line shutdown
While shuttles test routes, Boston sets up an information webpage and free bikes.
Man killed during shooting in Boston's South End
A man was killed late Saturday night during a shooting in Boston's South End neighborhood.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
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CDC ends recommendations for social distancing, quarantine for COVID-19
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive measures such as quarantines and social distancing and focus on reducing severe disease from COVID-19.
Human brain not "designed" to stay awake past midnight, study says
Researchers analyzed numerous studies to find out what happens to the human brain if it stays awake past midnight.
What are "growing pains" for kids? Researchers are still unsure
Researchers are having a hard time determining exactly what they are.
Massachusetts reports 8,950 new COVID cases
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.05%, which is up from the last report by 0.08%.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
I-Team
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I-Team: Plan to clean air around Millis cement plant gives neighbors hope
Under new pressure from state environmental officials, a concrete plant in Millis has a plan to clear the air.
I-Team: Expert says MBTA "very close" to federal takeover
A rail safety expert told WBZ-TV a federal takeover of the MBTA could be right around the corner.
I-Team: Transportation expert blames management for Orange Line shutdown
The I-Team talked to experts who say the T should have been doing maintenance all along.
I-Team: Driver in I-495 standoff linked to stolen police uniforms
Investigators believe some of his uniform and equipment was stolen from a police supply store.
I-Team: Former head of Massachusetts Veterans' Services back on state payroll
Francisco Urena, who resigned in the wake of deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home, is back on the state payroll.
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: Ads blaming Dems for inflation are only half-truths
With midterms approaching, inflation is politically toxic.
Keller: In race to replace Maura Healey, it may come down to ads
Three Democratic candidates are all trying to lay claim to the Healey brand.
Keller @ Large: The Trump of 2016 returns to Washington
Trump returned to the 2016 candidate with red-meat rhetoric on issues like crime, immigration and the 2nd Amendment.
Keller: The struggles of gay politicians in Washington, D.C.
Dover native James Kirchick recently published the book "Secret City: The History of Gay Washington," which looks at the struggles of gay people active in politics and the government.
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?
Business News
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Amazon to buy Roomba-inventor iRobot for $1.7 billion
The Bedford company was founded in 1990.
Wayfair struggling to keep shoppers gained at start of pandemic
Inflation has tapped out many shoppers who are slowing their spending on furniture.
These stores are lowering prices to attract inflation-weary shoppers
A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts.
Trader Joe's workers approve union drive in Hadley
It's the first Trader Joe's in the country with an employees union.
Walmart is slashing prices on clothing and other items
Walmart's move could prompt rivals to also bring down prices.
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.
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Revolution record fourth straight shutout in 1-0 victory over D.C. United
Djordje Petrović recorded three saves while midfielder Carles Gil scored his fifth goal of the season.
Kiner-Falefa helps Yankees squeeze past Red Sox 3-2
Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in the go-ahead run with a safety squeeze in the ninth inning to beat the Red Sox.
Red Sox rally to beat Yankees 3-2
Tommy Pham hit a walk-off single in the 10th to lead the last-place Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the AL East-leading New York Yankees.
Middleboro advances to Little League World Series
For the first time in a decade, a team from Massachusetts is going to the Little League World Series.
All the takeaways from Patriots' preseason opener vs. Giants
Here's all you need to know from the Patriots' preseason opener vs. the Giants.
Offbeat
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Bear activity closes another New Hampshire campground
Another campground in New Hampshire's White Mountains is being shut down because of bears.
PHOTOS: Zoo jaguar keeps cool with frozen meat treat
Workers at the Stone Zoo had to get creative to cool off Seymour the jaguar.
Model rocket accident sparks fire at Topsfield athletic field
A family using model rockets accidentally sparked a two-acre fire in Topsfield.
Video shows hammerhead shark feeding right off Nantucket beach
It was a surprising sight for beachgoers on Nantucket.
WATCH: Dust devil tears up tent on Bourne softball field
A dust devil sent players on a Bourne softball field running for cover on Sunday. Here's how they form.