Stimulus Package Update: Congressional Leaders Move Closer To COVID Relief Deal
Key lawmakers are approaching a deal on an economic relief package that would include unemployment benefits, but not state and local aid or a liability shield.
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Stimulus Package Update: Are Politicians Finally Ready To Make A Deal?
With COVID cases spiking nationwide, and the economy set to feel the effects, politicians start to get more serious about a stimulus package.
Stimulus Package Update: Politicians Still Can't Agree On Type Of Aid Or How Much To Spend
Democrats and Republicans agree on the need for a stimulus package, but disagree on specifics like stimulus checks and and the overall cost.
Stimulus Package Update: What Will A Biden Administration Mean For More Aid?
Containing the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuilding the economy top the list for the incoming Biden administration, and a stimulus package will be a key component.
Stimulus Package Update: While Politicians Negotiate, Economic Damage Continues
With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.
Stimulus Package Update: Is A Deal Even Possible At This Point?
House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.
NH Senator Co-Sponsoring Bill To Protect Infants From Drugs
Republican New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte is co-sponsoring a bill that would address a growing number of infants being exposed to opioids while in the womb.
Opinion: History On The Senate Floor
Last week, Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican Minority Leader in the Senate, did the stupidest thing any Senate Leader has done in the history of the Senate: He filibustered a bill he supported within a minute of introducing the legislation.
Opinion: GOP A Party Without A Plan
With one month to go before we reach the fiscal cliff, Republicans are going to have to figure out how to do something serious for a change instead of grandstanding and avoiding specifics.
Opinion: Pelosi Stays On As Leader, Continuing To Defy The GOP War On Women
She will remain the one woman in a leadership position in the room when important issues effecting women are negotiated over the next year and a strong reminder that Democrats stand with women and promote them to positions of power.
Opinion: Four More Years Of Gridlock
Even the most liberal of Democrats must agree that Obama's inability to get foes to work with him is severely impeding any progress this country.
Opinion: Economic Confidence Rises Despite Republican Efforts Against It
Republicans will continue to talk down the economy for the next two months specifically because they want the economy, and the country, to suffer in order to win an election.
Opinion: Republicans Vote For Denial Of Affordable Health Care Again
Tea Party zealots in Congress are obsessed with stripping people of their right and access to affordable care.
Opinion: Romney's Nixonian Secret Plans
Mitt Romney has provided no details, not even a hint, of what his immigration plan is. Either this is a lousy sales job, which is bad, or he has no idea there's a difference between running Bain Capital and running the nation, which is worse.
Republicans divided on tax cut extension
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Protesters gather in Boston after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Hundreds of people demonstrated in Boston Friday night in opposition of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
One dead in Groveland apartment fire
The fire broke out at a four-unit apartment building on Manor Drive on Friday afternoon.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
"Dystopian" "Devastating" "Terribly Wrong": Mass. politicians furious after Roe v. Wade reversal
The Supreme Court's historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade allows state lawmakers to now determine abortion access.
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.
Massachusetts lawmakers vow reproductive rights fight is just beginning
In Massachusetts, reaction to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was swift.
Lifeguard shortage in Massachusetts leaves beaches, lakes unprotected
"I am not going to be surprised if we see an uptick in drownings because of the lifeguard shortage."
2 hurt after fire breaks out on 20th floor of Boston high-rise
Drivers were asked to avoid Congress Street as firefighters worked to put out a fire on the 20th floor of a building.
Greasy Pole competition returns to Gloucester
A beloved New England tradition returned for the first time since 2019.
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Protesters gather in Boston after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Hundreds of people demonstrated in Boston Friday night in opposition of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
One dead in Groveland apartment fire
The fire broke out at a four-unit apartment building on Manor Drive on Friday afternoon.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
"Dystopian" "Devastating" "Terribly Wrong": Mass. politicians furious after Roe v. Wade reversal
The Supreme Court's historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade allows state lawmakers to now determine abortion access.
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.
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Newest Omicron subvariants infecting people who should have immunity
That said, the vaccines still provide significant protection against severe disease.
Massachusetts reports 1,700 new COVID cases, 6 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.53%.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge
The FDA ordered the vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market Thursday.
Ability to stand on one leg may be indicator of overall health
A study suggests if you can't stand on one leg for a short period of time, you could be at an increased risk of death.
Massachusetts reports 1,636 new COVID cases, 35 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.52%.
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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.
I-Team: Mother blames son's death on negligence of Watertown facility
A Watertown facility is facing new allegations from a Braintree mother who says her quadriplegic son died as a result of the home's negligence.
I-Team: Removal of hazardous debris in Chelsea nearly complete
MassDOT says it is ahead of schedule removing hazardous soil it dumped in Chelsea.
UMass gender pay gap increases between top paid men and women
Three years after UMass officials were alerted to significant gender pay gaps, the inequity has only gotten worse.
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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?
Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally find a sports betting solution?
The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting finally make it across the finish line?
Keller: FBI eyes 'dangerous' website mapping Mass. organizations with ties to Israel
"This is a Jewish hit list," says Robert Trestan, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League of New England.
Keller @ Large: What can be done to fix Boston Public Schools?
Michelle Wu talks about what can be done to improve Boston Public Schools.
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Massachusetts-based Marathon Sports is being sold
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
Stocks falling, but economist says it's 'too soon to panic'
Stocks are falling, interest rates are rising and prices are skyrocketing, but an economist says it's too soon to panic.
Kohl's in talks to sell department store chain to new owner
Kohl's is negotiating with a potential new owner in a proposed $8 billion deal.
Raytheon moving headquarters out of Massachusetts
Raytheon's headquarters will no longer be located in Waltham.
Target is slashing prices on overstocked big-ticket items
Target is stuck with too much home decor and too many TVs. To clear out the glut, it will ramp up discounts.
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Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
A seafood feast at Woodman's of Essex
Woodman's of Essex hosts a clambake featuring three generations of the family that started it all.
Cooking up a Croque Madame
Bistro Du Midi Executive Chef Robert Sisca is in the Test Kitchen to cook up a classic French sandwich.
Inside the ultimate oceanside guest house
this newly constructed modern guest house boasts spectacular views of its ocean surroundings.
Tour a luxury Boston penthouse loft
Tour of a gorgeously reimagined duplex penthouse in downtown Boston.
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Arroyo has three RBIs in return, Red Sox beat Guardians 6-3
Christian Arroyo hit a two-run homer powering the red-hot Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
Ime Udoka sees bench scoring as area for Celtics improvement
Clearly, the Celtics could have gotten some better contributions off the bench in that six-game series loss, and Ime Udoka said he's hopeful that the team adds a bench scorer to the mix this summer.
Celtics pick JD Davison has thrown down some insane dunks
Nobody knows what JD Davison's NBA career will look like. But his athleticism is certainly not in question.
Report: Bergeron returning to B's for another year
Patrice Bergeron isn't ready to call it a career just yet. The Bruins captain will be back for a 19th season in Boston.
Celtics pick Alabama guard JD Davison in second round of NBA Draft
"He's a guy that we've seen all year long," Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said.
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'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.
WATCH: Connecticut woman finds bear inside her house
A Connecticut woman came home this week to find a bear in her kitchen.
World's largest chicken nugget made in Massachusetts
History was made in Massachusetts recently when two TikTok stars created the world's largest chicken nugget.
Santa's Village makes list of top US amusement parks
TripAdvisor has the New Hampshire attraction right up there with some world-famous theme parks in a new ranking.
MBTA to try urine sensors on elevators
The MBTA hopes to tackle public urination in system elevators with technology.