Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
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Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Dex Carvey, the son of comedian Dana Carvey, died of an accidental overdose, his family announced in a statement.
Maryanne Trump Barry retired from her role as a federal appeals court judge in 2019.
Knight, one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history, coached at Indiana for three decades.
Matthew Perry rose to fame with his iconic role as Chandler Bing on "Friends," beloved for his eccentric mannerisms and quirky personality.
Roundtree's career in film and television spanned more than 50 years and included five "Shaft" movies.
Somers was most famous for her role as Chrissy Snow on the beloved 1970s sitcom "Three's Company."
Piper Laurie had stepped away from acting for many years when director Brian De Palma called her about playing the deranged mother of Sissy Spacek in "Carrie."
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Former Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell died early Monday at his home in Boise, Idaho, a representative confirmed to CBS News.
Robertson was one of two surviving members of The Band at the time of his death.
Paul Reubens was best known for playing the character Pee-wee Herman.
The songstress, born in Dublin, was best known for her smash 1990 hit, "Nothing Compares 2 U."
Tony Bennett's joyful and stirring renditions of classic songs made him one of the most popular interpreters of jazz, pop and Broadway standards.
His agent says 71-year-old Treat Williams was an "actor's actor." Tributes are already pouring in.
Springer's publicist confirmed his death to CBS News on Thursday.
For decades, virtually every issue of Mad featured new material by Jaffee. His collected "Fold-Ins" filled a four-volume box set published in 2011.
Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd's last surviving original member who also helped to found the group, died Sunday at the age of 71.
One of Welch's best-known roles was in "One Million Years, B.C.," where she had just a few lines but wore a fur bikini that would soon become iconic.
Walters was a familiar face on America's television sets for more than 50 years, interviewing every president from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama, and setting a standard few others could match.
The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
Jon Keller says we can learn a lot about life by studying obituaries. Charlie Austin is a case in point.
Publicist Candi Cazau says Lewis died Sunday morning of natural causes at age 91 in Las Vegas with his family by his side.
Anthony DeMayo, an 18-year-old Bishop Fenwick High School student, will be in court Friday charged with the "random" murder of 68-year-old Janet Swallow in Danvers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive games with 20 points or more, scoring 35 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 104-102 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
The San Jose Sharks beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 on Thursday night.
Anthony DeMayo, a senior at Bishop Fenwick High School, has been charged in the "random" killing of a 68-year-old woman in Danvers.
Officials expect upwards of one million people to attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston on Sunday.
A Bishop Fenwick High School student is charged with the random murder of a woman at her home in Danvers.
An Air Force Junior ROTC program at Lowell High School in Massachusetts is changing its uniform guidance for cadets due to the war in Iran.
One of two Boston store owners charged in a $7 million Massachusetts SNAP fraud case is pleading guilty.
Officials expect upwards of one million people to attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston on Sunday.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
A former staff member at a Massachusetts residential program for children living with autism is accused of breaking a teenage student's arm.
The ads for the Find Mass Money website in Massachusetts make it seem easy. But one couple struggled to get their $11,000.
Four Massachusetts State Police instructors have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 death of state police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
The restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Kowloon is expected to draw big crowds to Revere, Massachusetts when it opens a new tiki bar.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive games with 20 points or more, scoring 35 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 104-102 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
The San Jose Sharks beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 on Thursday night.
The Patriots lost a pair of defense players on Wednesday as the new league year is about to get underway.
The San Antonio Spurs beat Boston 125-116 on Tuesday night to sweep a contentious two-game season series with the Celtics.
The Boston Bruins earned their 13th straight victory at home, 2-1 over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
Snowmobilers came to the rescue of a moose that was buried up to its neck in snow off a New England trail on Tuesday.