Fugitive from New Bedford, endangered children found in Connecticut after week on the run
New Bedford Police said 46-year-old Leon Mejia Vincente left the area with his two children after they issued an arrest warrant.
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New Bedford Police search for fugitive and his 2 children
The two children of a fugitive from New Bedford are missing and might be in danger.
Fire burns at transfer station in New Bedford
A fire was burning at a garbage transfer station on Shawmut Ave. in New Bedford.
Massachusetts Launching Free Coronavirus Testing Initiative In 8 Hardest Hit Cities
Massachusetts is launching a "Stop The Spread" coronavirus testing initiative over the upcoming weeks in eight of the hardest hit towns in the state.
Phantom Gourmet: The Donut Factory In New Bedford
The Donut Factory takes the idea of a basic donut, and frosts, fills, dunks, dips, and drizzles it into a gloriously gluttonous treat.
Man Wanted For Break-In Hours After He Was Released On Bail
Police are searching for a man who they believe broke into a supermarket, just hours after he was released on bail for charges related to other break-ins.
Car Crashes Through New Bedford Home
A car crashed through a New Bedford home, missing a woman inside by just a few feet.
Man Dies After Shooting In New Bedford
New Bedford Police said they were called to Shawmut Avenue around 2:15 a.m. for a report of shots fired.
Body Of Woman Found After House Fire In New Bedford
The body of a woman has been found after an early morning house fire in New Bedford.
New Mom Surprised With Massive Medical Bills After Company Goes Bankrupt
After giving birth 11 months ago, Ashley Underwood knew there would be some medical bills. She never expected thousands of dollars worth.
Mosquitoes In 2 Mass. Municipalities Test Positive For West Nile
Public health officials say two more Massachusetts municipalities have mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus.
Police: Cab Driver Fought Off Armed Robbers, Fatally Shooting One
Police say a New Bedford cab driver fought off two knife-wielding robbers, pulling out his gun and fatally shooting one of the men.
New Bedford City Councilors Upset Over 'Spiked' Cobblestone Median
What looks on the surface like a simple way to keep people and panhandlers off a median strip has turned into a controversy in New Bedford.
Man Dies In New Bedford House Fire
A man was found dead after a fire tore through a New Bedford home.
'Conserve Your Flares': Coast Guard Saves Four New Bedford Fishermen
Captain Arnett told his men to suit up as their boat was going down and the Coast Guard was headed their way.
Wareham Woman Killed In New Bedford Stabbing Overnight
Police were called to Ashley Boulevard for "screaming and bleeding" woman outside around 1:20 a.m.
Parishioners, Church Battle Over Historic Bells
The church sold the bells, upsetting parishioners who had raised $300,000 to save them.
19 Dead Animals Found In Home Where Woman And Child Lived
A New Bedford woman is facing child abuse and animal cruelty charges after police discovered her Query Street home in deplorable condition.
Victims Killed In Separate New Bedford Crashes Identified
State Police have identified the two men killed in separate car crashes just miles apart early Saturday morning on Route 140 in New Bedford.
DEA Anti-Heroin Team Coming To New Bedford
The federal government is sending law enforcement teams to cities in five states to help stop the flow of heroin and synthetic opioids--and one of those cities is New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Two Dead In Separate Overnight Crashes On Route 140 In New Bedford
Two people were killed and several people were hurt in separate crashes just miles apart on Route 140 early Sunday morning.
State Police Add Double Killing Suspect To Most Wanted List
Massachusetts State Police have added a new name to their most wanted list.
Veteran New Bedford Fisherman Who Fell Overboard Off NY Coast Identified
A fisherman who fell overboard off the coast of New York has been identified as a New Bedford resident.
Coast Guard Searching For Man Missing From New Bedford-Based Fishing Boat
The Coast Guard has searched through the night for a man who disappeared while working on a fishing boat off Montauk, New York.
New Bedford-Taunton Ride Raises Money For George Heath Scholarship Fund
Friends and family of the New Bedford Regional Vo-Tech teacher killed in last year's Taunton stabbing rampage are doing well by his memory.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Keller: January 6 hearings fuel skepticism of Trump, poll finds
Jon says if Trump partisans thought the hearings would be a harmless dud, it's time to think again.
Russian-owned Boston hair salon sponsors Ukrainian refugee, daughter
Zena Rose owner Marina Melnikova has never forgotten the kindness shown to her when she arrived as a refugee.
Museum of Fine Arts agrees to first union contract with workers
The deal is the first since museum workers voted to join a union in November 2020.
Next Weather: What to expect on July 4th weekend
Things are looking promising for most of the upcoming holiday weekend.
Massachusetts gas prices fall again to $4.91 a gallon
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Massachusetts is now $4.91, as prices continued their steady decline.
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.
Neil Diamond musical performances canceled in Boston due to COVID
The Emerson Colonial Theatre said many cast members had COVID and the show simply could not go on.
Worcester State Rep. accepts plea deal in drunk driving arrest
State Rep. David LeBoeuf will lose his license for 45 days and will be forced to pay $600 in fines.
Father of missing New Hampshire girl Harmony Montgomery indicted on gun charges
The father of missing New Hampshire girl Harmony Montgomery has been indicted on several gun charges.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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Keller: January 6 hearings fuel skepticism of Trump, poll finds
Jon says if Trump partisans thought the hearings would be a harmless dud, it's time to think again.
Russian-owned Boston hair salon sponsors Ukrainian refugee, daughter
Zena Rose owner Marina Melnikova has never forgotten the kindness shown to her when she arrived as a refugee.
Museum of Fine Arts agrees to first union contract with workers
The deal is the first since museum workers voted to join a union in November 2020.
Next Weather: What to expect on July 4th weekend
Things are looking promising for most of the upcoming holiday weekend.
Massachusetts gas prices fall again to $4.91 a gallon
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Massachusetts is now $4.91, as prices continued their steady decline.
Health
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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.
Massachusetts reports 8 additional COVID deaths over 3 days, 1,319 new cases
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.63%.
Massachusetts reports 3,491 new COVID cases over 3 days, 9 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.37%.
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%.
I-Team
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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.
Keller @ Large
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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?
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.
Business News
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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.
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.
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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Guerrero's run-scoring hit in 9th leads Toronto over Boston
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Will Hardy leaving Celtics for Jazz head coaching job
Will Hardy is leaving the Celtics to become the new head coach of the Utah Jazz.
Revolution sign Tommy McNamara to contract extension
Tommy McNamara will remain a mainstay in the Revs lineup through 2024.
Draymond Green frustrated he couldn't swear back at Celtics fans
Draymond Green would have loved to throw some four-letter words back at Celtics fans during the NBA Finals, but he didn't want to pay the hefty price it would have cost him.
Celtics showing "degree of interest" for Knicks guard Alec Burks
The Celtics are reportedly among the teams that has shown interest in trading for veteran Alec Burks.
Offbeat
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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.
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.