Mystery ship capsizes in Caribbean Sea, creating massive oil spill
Crews are racing to clean up the oil spill after the vessel ran aground in the Caribbean with no sign of crew and no clear sign of ownership.
Crews are racing to clean up the oil spill after the vessel ran aground in the Caribbean with no sign of crew and no clear sign of ownership.
It's not known exactly how much of the oil made it into the river from a tanker rollover in Athol.
The Bouchard B-120 oil spill in 2003 in Buzzards Bay off Massachusetts killed more than 500 loons and resulted in a $13.3 million settlement.
Almost five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Obama administration has proposed new regulations aimed at strengthening oversight of offshore oil drilling equipment and ensuring that out-of-control wells can be sealed in an emergency.
BP is selling part of its stake in an emerging oil-producing region in the Gulf of Mexico to Chevron, and the two companies, along with Conoco Phillips, will work to develop the fields together.
A state Department of Environmental Protection spokesman said most of the oil that spilled when a tanker truck overturned in Arlington on Friday has been recovered.
The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.
In an effort to distract voters from his tax records, W. Mitt Romney launched a four pronged push back yesterday. Romney's problem: each move revealed more about the problems with his floundering campaign.
As much as 60,000 barrels of oil are pouring into the Gulf Coast every day. Now, BP is burning some of the oil to keep it from reaching land. That...
The BP oil spill that continues to pump thousands of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico each day has many across the nation feeling the need...
Scientists are trying to figure out what is going to happen with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico when hurricane season approaches . Jerry from...
A fifth-year player on the UMass Lowell women's lacrosse team is passionate about helping athletes nurture their mental health.
A 5-year-old Massachusetts girl in treatment for a spinal tumor has a whole lacrosse team supporting her, thanks to Team Impact.
Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
Tortured no more fans are soaking up every last line of Taylor Swift's new album.
Here we go again with another Celtics-Heat playoff series, which will tip off Sunday in Boston.
A truck landed on top of several parked cars after it crashed into a building in Brockton on Friday morning.
Believe it or not, according to data from the Tax Foundation, Massachusetts ranks better than 13 other states.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
A 5-year-old Massachusetts girl in treatment for a spinal tumor has a whole lacrosse team supporting her, thanks to Team Impact.
A fifth-year player on the UMass Lowell women's lacrosse team is passionate about helping athletes nurture their mental health.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Mass General Hospital will add 94 inpatient beds by 2027.
Researchers in Singapore looked at whether or not plant-based meat alternatives provided the same health benefits as real meat.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
As Beacon Hill struggles to deal with a surge of homeless migrants, Governor Maura Healey finds herself dealing with another surge -- of political outrage over reports of migrant crime.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
A fifth-year player on the UMass Lowell women's lacrosse team is passionate about helping athletes nurture their mental health.
Here we go again with another Celtics-Heat playoff series, which will tip off Sunday in Boston.
Brayan Bello allowed one hit in six innings, Rob Refsnyder hit his first home run of the season and the Boston Red Sox breezed past the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night.
The Celtics and the Miami Heat are set to square off for the third straight postseason, with Boston looking to avenge last year's loss in the Eastern Conference Finals as it begins its quest for an 18th NBA championship.
The Boston Bruins may have found just the solution to their playoff slump: A first-round matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.
A piece of decades-old military equipment washed up on a Cape Cod beach last week.