High-End Champagne Shortage May Crimp New Year's Eve Plans
If you can't find champagne, other options include sparkling rosé, Cava and American sparkling wines,
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve Plans In Limbo With COVID Cases Rising
Preparations are underway for New Years' Eve celebrations in Boston and as far as gatherings go, feelings are mixed.
First Night Boston Returns For New Year's Eve This Year
First Night Boston will return for New Year's Eve this year.
Bobby Bones And Rachel Smith To Host And Co-Host 'New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash' On CBS
CBS Special 'New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash' will be hosted by radio and TV personality Bobby Bones and co-hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Rachel Smith.
Businesses Get Creative As 'First Night' 2021 Is Celebrated Online
The familiar sounds of a band on the stage, a parade through Boylston Street, and cheers ringing in the New Year were missing.
Restaurants Relying On Loyal Customers, Take-Out Orders This New Year's Eve
The COVID-19 restrictions are forcing businesses to get creative in bringing in customers.
Virtual New Year's Eve: How To Watch Streaming Celebrations Across The Country
The normal large gatherings on New Year's Eve won't be happening this year but cities across the U.S. are holding virtual celebrations for adults and kids.
Boston First Night Celebration Features Moment Of Silence For Man Killed During Preparations
Boston will pause to remember a Sherborn man who died during setup for First Night.
Despite Rain, Thousands Celebrate First Night In Boston
Despite the wet weather Monday, thousands were still ready to ring in the new year in Boston.
Thousands Expected At First Night Boston 2019 Despite New Year's Eve Rain
There is rain in the forecast for Monday night, but Boston First Night organizers say the show will go on.
State To Target Bars To Curb New Year's Eve Drunken Driving
State investigators are planning to visit bars in every major Massachusetts city on New Year's Eve in an effort to curtail drunken driving.
Keller @ Large: How To Avoid Disappointment On New Year's Eve
Let's talk about what might be the most over-hyped celebratory event on the calendar.
Best Boston Restaurants To Cater Your New Year's Eve Party
Here are just five of some of the best Boston restaurants to cater your New Year's Eve party.
Complete Holiday Recipe Guide: Appetizers, Desserts & More
For your complete holiday recipe guide, consider items that would work for all the holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
Gov. Baker, Mayor Walsh To Help Ring In 2017 At Boston First Night
Gov. Charlie Baker and his wife Lauren will be spending part of their New Year's Eve celebrating with fellow revelers in Boston, including Mayor Marty Walsh.
MBTA Offering Free Rides On New Year's Eve
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is offering free rides to New Year's Eve revelers to encourage safe travel.
First Night Fireworks Moved From Boston Harbor To Copley Square
Due to budget constrictions, there will be no New Year's Eve fireworks this year over Boston Harbor.
New Year's Eve Party DIY Guide
Are you hosting New Year's Eve this year? Be the host with the most, all with the help of these easy DIY tips!
5 Best U.S. Cities To Ring In 2017
Five of the best American cities to celebrate when the clock strikes twelve.
New Year's Eve Fashion Guide
Need the perfect New Year's Eve outfit? Black tie event or watching the ball drop from home, either way there's an outfit for you!
Visitors To Ring In 2016 With Free First Night Boston Events
While the First Night event has been scaled down slightly, it is still an ideal way for the entire family to celebrate 2016 together.
5 Of The Best New Year's Eve Celebrations In The World
A look at five of the best New Year's Eve celebrations from around the world.
Local Company Wins Bid To Run Boston's First Night
Boston-based Conventures, Inc. was awarded a one-year contract to manage and direct First Night for 2016.
Healthy, Wealthy & Wise, Part 2
Yesterday was all about getting healthy, today let's talk about the wealthy part.
Evans: Protesters Welcome, But Shouldn't Disrupt First Night Boston
Mayor Marty Walsh asked possible First Night protesters to respect the city's police officers and maintain the event's family friendly atmosphere.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Gas prices in Massachusetts down 68 cents since hitting record high
Gas prices in Massachusetts have fallen for eight straight weeks now with the average price at $4.37 a gallon Monday.
Massachusetts sales tax holiday weekend starts this Saturday
Attention all shoppers! The annual sales tax holiday weekend in Massachusetts starts this coming Saturday.
Retired Scituate man fixing thousands of bikes to donate to kids in need
With the help of the Scituate community, Rich Bonanno started the Rolling Wave Foundation.
Dad says things will never be 'normal' after tragic deaths of wife, 2 sons
The father who lost his wife and two young sons in a shooting at their home last week said "things will never be 'normal' again."
22-year-old man from Boston killed by lightning strike in Wyoming
Jack Murphy was killed by a lightning strike while backpacking in Bridger-Teton National Forest.
18-year-old passenger killed, 4 others hurt in Upton crash
A car crashed and flipped over in Upton Saturday night, killing an 18-year-old passenger.
Young man charged with stabbing aunt to death in Lowell
A young man has been arrested and charged with stabbing his aunt to death in Lowell last week.
MBTA shuttle buses to replace some service on Green, Red Lines
The MBTA said it is working to make the T safer.
Chatham beach closed to swimmers twice after Portuguese man o'war sightings
A beach on Cape Cod had to close to swimmers twice this weekend because Portuguese man o' wars were in the water and came ashore.
Latest News From CBS Boston
More Latest News From CBS Boston
Gas prices in Massachusetts down 68 cents since hitting record high
Gas prices in Massachusetts have fallen for eight straight weeks now with the average price at $4.37 a gallon Monday.
Massachusetts sales tax holiday weekend starts this Saturday
Attention all shoppers! The annual sales tax holiday weekend in Massachusetts starts this coming Saturday.
Retired Scituate man fixing thousands of bikes to donate to kids in need
With the help of the Scituate community, Rich Bonanno started the Rolling Wave Foundation.
Dad says things will never be 'normal' after tragic deaths of wife, 2 sons
The father who lost his wife and two young sons in a shooting at their home last week said "things will never be 'normal' again."
22-year-old man from Boston killed by lightning strike in Wyoming
Jack Murphy was killed by a lightning strike while backpacking in Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Health
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Local doctors call for increases in monkeypox testing, vaccinations
As monkeypox cases continue to climb, local doctors are calling for increased testing and vaccination efforts.
Massachusetts reports 9,646 new COVID cases
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 7.97%, which is down from the last report by 0.12%.
How long is someone with COVID contagious?
Experts believe you're most contagious two days before your symptoms begin and during the first three days of illness.
Smells of nature are good for you, study finds
New research says getting a whiff of the great outdoors is good for you.
Study: COVID-19 skin patch may work better than traditional shots
A new study finds that a COVID vaccine skin "patch" may work better than traditional shots.
I-Team
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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.
I-Team: Activists say "predatory lenders" getting government support
Beneficiaries say a non-profit, that is now collecting taxpayer money, trapped them with predatory loans.
Keller @ Large
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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?
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.
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.
Sports
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Melendez posts 6-RBI game as Royals smash Red Sox 13-5
The Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 13-5 on Sunday.
Revolution Defeat Orlando City SC 3-0
Midfielders Matt Polster and Wilfrid Kaptoum and defender Henry Kessler provided New England's goals.
Pratto's 9th-inning homer gives Royals 5-4 win over Red Sox
Pratto blasted a two-out, 3-2 changeup from Garrett Whitlock an estimated 424 feet to center field.
Richard Seymour officially inducted in Pro Football Hall of Fame
Seymour had 57 1/2 career sacks in 12 seasons, the first eight in New England before finishing his career with the Oakland Raiders.
Bogaerts has 4 hits, Red Sox beat Royals 7-4
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-4 Friday night.
Offbeat
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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.
Bourne mom had no idea she was pregnant until she went into labor
A woman went to the hospital with stomach pains. She found out she was 41 weeks pregnant and about to deliver a baby!