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Local Olympians all got emotional talking about competing for the U.S.A.
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Local Olympians all got emotional talking about competing for the U.S.A.
Top soundbytes of the week including the shark attack on the Cape and the "Rally for Aly" in Needham.
Harvard alum Henrik Rummel may be from Denmark, but he'll be sporting the stars and stripes as he rows in the Olympic Men's Four final tomorrow in Eton Dorney, England.
At the 1976 Olympics Dottie Morkis was part of the U.S. Dressage team, which ended up on the podium, winning the Bronze medal.
The WBZ London Eye team was lucky enough to mingle amongst some of the US Olympic elite in the Olympic Park.
Mitt's terrible foreign trip isn't just bad press and a campaign stumble. In diplomacy gaffes, missteps, and offenses have real consequences for our national security and the peace and stability of the world.
The town of Needham couldn't be prouder of Aly Raisman. She finished fourth in the women's individual all-around Olympics gymnastics competition.
Rafalca, co-owned by Ann Romney, competed today in the first stage of the Olympic Dressage competition at Greenwich Park.
Stuart McNay goes for the gold in sailing in London.
Duxbury native and Northeastern alum Will Miller fell just short of Olympic glory on Wednesday.
With the Olympics in full swing, Gresh and Zo took some time to debate whether the Winter or Summer games are better. What do you think?
When Mitt is back home, will the offensive comments stop? Republicans can only hope so because this race is too important to be decided by "how much America likes one guy over another". But such a factor could very well decide the outcome of this election.
"[Romney] has pushed the envelope all the way to the edge, to his benefit, and I think that Americans would find that pretty distasteful. I think it's going to make Americans recoil, and that's why I think he's not releasing those returns," said Former Auto Czar Steve Rattner.
Olympic gold medal winner Karen Stives, talks about that feeling on the podium and says "It's hard to explain."
The 2012 London Olympic Games have officially arrived, and boy, did they make quite the entrance.
Team USA members have arrived in London and have begun prepping for their athletic performances in the 2012 London Summer Olympics.
On the eve of the London 2012 Opening Ceremonies, Mitt Romney voiced personal concerns regarding the city's preparedness for the Games.
Elliot Hovey of Manchester-By-The-Sea is starting up his Olympic Run today in London. It's his second go around at the Olympics, after his 2008 appearance.
Mitt Romney insulted Britain's preparations for the Olympics and inspired quotes like "apparently devoid of charm, warmth, humor or sincerity" and "worse than Sarah Palin" before cashing campaign checks from bankers and lobbyists who are at the center of the Libor scandal.
Michael Phelps and the rest of the 2012 USA Olympic Swimming Team take a break from practice to sing along to this popular hit.
As members of Team USA gear up for the biggest sporting events of their lives in London, they need some motivation to push themselves in ways they never have before. Get into the minds of our mightiest athletes by taking a peek at their Pregame Playlists.
As we spoke to Londoners on Thursday, we kept getting asked one question... Who's Mitt? So, we decided to go around London and ask locals about Mitt Romney.
The UMass Amherst grad says competing in the 2008 Olympic Games and being named to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team are his most memorable sporting achievements.
A local woman will be looking to become the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in judo next month.
Many onlookers came out to experience the strong ocean wind and rough seas on the coast of Massachusetts.
The September nor'easter is leaving its mark across the state, with several reports of trees and wires down in multiple communities.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday in a regular-season finale that was relocated to Tropicana Field.
Despite the storm gradually winding down, some minor impacts are still expected from flooding to coastal concerns.
Drake Maye threw two more interceptions and the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday.
Drake Maye threw two more interceptions and the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday.
Despite the storm gradually winding down, some minor impacts are still expected from flooding to coastal concerns.
The September nor'easter is leaving its mark across the state, with several reports of trees and wires down in multiple communities.
Logan Airport in Boston is seeing flight delays and cancellations due to the nor'easter this weekend.
Many onlookers came out to experience the strong ocean wind and rough seas on the coast of Massachusetts.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
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.
A Boston mom says her 5-year-old son, who has special needs, is being investigated for sexual harassment by Boston Public Schools.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
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.
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.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
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.
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.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday in a regular-season finale that was relocated to Tropicana Field.
Drake Maye threw two more interceptions and the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday.
The Boston Bruins named David Pastrnak the 28th captain in franchise history on Sunday.
The New England Patriots travel to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars for Week 3. Here is how you can watch the game.
Baseball's postseason will start with one of its classic rivalries: Red Sox vs. Yankees.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
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.