Boston Steps Up Security Over 'Credible' NYC Terror Threat
Boston planned to step up security after U.S. counter-terrorism officials announced they were chasing a credible but unconfirmed al Qaeda threat.
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Boston planned to step up security after U.S. counter-terrorism officials announced they were chasing a credible but unconfirmed al Qaeda threat.
It is a hazy humid mix of sunshine and clouds today. SW winds will help to keeps temps warm in the Mid 80's for most, cooler on the Cape. This will be another pretty good beach day, despite the haze...it will be dry and warm. A cold front is on the move. Scattered storms have been forming in New York state and these will be pushing into western New England during the afternoon .
Jay-Z and Kanye West have dedicated a song to a Pace University student killed by a police officer.
In the last four quarters, New York companies have raised more money than Boston companies.
An ex-convict wanted for questioning in a fatal New York house fire is headed to court following his capture in New Hampshire.
The man wanted in connection with a triple homicide in New York was taken into custody without incident in Gilsum, New Hampshire on Wednesday night.
We are socked in the clouds this Sunday with cool onshore NE winds keeping temps running below normal. Very chilly at the coast with areas of drizzle and mist this morning. Temps at the beaches will likely remain in the 40's and lwr 50's. Farther inland a better chance of some warming into the 50's and Lwr 60's. with mid 60's in the CT river valley. Mostly cloudy conditions will prevail, but there is the potential for a few breaks of sun in any thinner overcast this afternoon inland.
Clay Buchholz won his third straight start, Adrian Gonzalez and Kevin Youkilis homered, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees 5-4 on Friday night as the struggling rivals met for the first time in New York this season.
What the Acela Train did to the airline shuttle service, buses are now out to derail Amtrak on trips between Boston and New York.
Maybe they're risky, but day camp games like tag, Red Rover and kickball are no longer at risk in New York after state health officials yanked a proposal that threatened the future of those mainstays of child's play.
The world's biggest commercial passenger jet has clipped the tail of another plane while taxiing out to depart New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The weather could not be better...but increasing high clouds with east winds could make it a bit cool at the ball park with temps near 47-50 at game time. Most of us away from the beaches will climb to 50-55 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon
Gov. Deval Patrick is set to launch a 17-day tour to promote his first book that deals with his rise from youthful poverty in Chicago, and his friendship with President Barack Obama.
A New York lottery official says a winning ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot worth $319 million has been sold at a variety store in Albany, N.Y.
Gov. Deval Patrick is heading out of state again, this time to cultivate potential political supporters.
Randy Moss joined KFAN-AM in Minnesota Wednesday, and said his heart was still with the New England Patriots.
14 people died Saturday when a bus heading from Mohegan Sun casino to New York crashed on I-95.
Several college students accused of resisting arrest following the shooting death of Pace University student D.J. Henry will not face charges.
Police have identified a body found in the water off Lexington Square in East Boston Tuesday as that of a missing New York man.
A family from New York is hopeful someone in Massachusetts knows where their son is.
An eyewitness says D.J. Henry, who was killed by police, came to a near-stop when an officer stepped in front of his car, but then sped up and struck him.
The family of 20-year-old DJ Henry says they are more determined than ever to seek justice for their son and brother, now that a New York grand jury has failed to indict the police officers involved in the incident that led to his shooting death.
Starting March 8, the airline will be flying from Massachusetts' state capital to New York's.
The charter flight for the UMass Amherst men's basketball team had to make an emergency landing in Albany after smoke began to filter into the cockpit.
Essential services across the city, including police and fire, schools and the library, have remained fully operational.
A die-hard Boston Red Sox fan is behind a development in Herriman, Utah that has been going viral on social media.
Michael Proctor requested court permission to remain silent after he was called as a witness in the case against Myles King, who is accused of a 2021 Milton murder.
At Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, students are getting AI ready. This semester the university launched a new major for AI.
The non-profit Voices of Hope works to entertain while raising money for research and to support patients.
Michael Proctor was called as a witness in the case against Myles King, who is accused of a murder in Milton in 2021.
Massport is looking for a "distinctly Boston" voice to become the official overhead announcement voice of Logan Airport.
A die-hard Red Sox fan is behind a development in Herriman, Utah, that has been going viral on social media.
Macklemore says Ed Sheeran has dropped him from an upcoming Gillette Stadium concert after a call from Robert Kraft.
Essential services across the city, including police and fire, schools and the library, have remained fully operational.
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.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
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.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
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.
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.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
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.
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.
The bad news for the New England Patriots continues to get worse when it comes to wide receiver A.J. Brown's ankle injury.
Ranger Suarez struck out eight in seven innings of one-run ball, Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday to halt a three-game skid.
For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
Carter Jensen had a two-run double, Salvador Perez added an RBI and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
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.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.