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Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
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Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
One day before the second anniversary of the Parkland, Florida school shooting, the parents of one of the victims joined survivor David Hogg in Boston to announce a new gun safety initiative.
When the voices of Parkland showed the world how powerful a child's message can be, especially when it comes from a survivor, the world noticed.
Massachusetts is remembering the victims of the Florida school shooting on the first anniversary Thursday with memorials and tributes.
In newly leaked audio from his recent stand-up he appears to poke fun at the victims of the Parkland, Florida school shooting.
We argued bitterly about almost everything in 2018.
A new billboard designed by the father of a Parkland, Florida school shooting victim has been unveiled in Boston.
The Boston Red Sox reportedly remain in the mix as Juan Soto begins eliminating teams from his free-agency decision.
The Orlando Magic wound up as the East's wild-card by winning a point-differential tiebreaker over the Boston Celtics.
The Rockefeller Center tree lighting is tonight in NYC. See what time it starts, how to visit and road closures around the area.
Landon and Keira are brother and sister and they really want to be adopted together!
Endicott College students and faculty paid their respects Tuesday night to Sgt. Jeremy Cole who was killed in a wrong-way crash on Thanksgiving.
Depending where you live in Massachusetts, you may need a shovel, snow blower or nothing at all for Thursday's storm.
Home heating bills in Massachusetts could be cheaper this winter, according to a Boston University economist.
WBZ glued Apple AirTags inside a number of Starbucks cups to track where they ended up.
The Red Sox reportedly remain in the mix as Juan Soto begins eliminating teams from his free-agency decision.
The Orlando Magic wound up as the East's wild-card by winning a point-differential tiebreaker over the Boston Celtics.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
Blue laws in Massachusetts require most stores to close for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The Boston Red Sox reportedly remain in the mix as Juan Soto begins eliminating teams from his free-agency decision.
The Orlando Magic wound up as the East's wild-card by winning a point-differential tiebreaker over the Boston Celtics.
Pavel Zacha scored 2:15 into overtime and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Red Sox have made an addition to their bullpen, signing flamethrowing lefty Aroldis Chapman.
The Boston Celtics are still alive in the NBA Cup, but whether they advance to the Knockout Round on Tuesday night is out of their hands.
A mechanic from Seekonk is the first $1 million winner from a new Celtics scratch ticket in Massachusetts.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.