Red Cross Offers Blood Donors Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets
The American Red Cross is giving blood donors a chance to win two free tickets to the Super Bowl.
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'Historically Low Level Of Blood': Red Cross Looking For Donors This Holiday Season
Their blood supply is the lowest it has been in ten years.
'The Demand Is Incredible': Rising Prices Hitting Food Pantries Hard Ahead Of Thanksgiving
Rising food prices and the increase of families in need of assistance are squeezing pantries to the limit.
Woman Severely Burned In Laundry Room Explosion In Winthrop
A woman was severely burned in an explosion at an apartment building in Winthrop Thursday night.
Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Cards, Chance To Win Gas For A Year In Push For Blood Donations
The Red Cross is offering some gifts hoping to boost urgently needed blood donations.
The Red Cross Will Test Your Blood Donation For Coronavirus Antibodies
The American Red Cross will now test all blood, plasma and platelet donations for Covid-19 antibodies.
Social Distancing Changes How Red Cross Works To Help Fire Victims
A rash of recent fires in the area has left dozens of people without a roof over their heads.
Rutland Police Officer's Wife Pleads For Recovered Coronavirus Patients To Donate Plasma
The wife of a Rutland Police officer says he's in desperate need of antibodies to help him survive COVID-19.
Coronavirus Has Led To Blood Shortage, Says Red Cross
The Red Cross is looking for healthy people to donate blood as coronavirus-related school and business closures have caused a blood shortage.
Centro: Create Childhood Cancer Awareness – Donate Blood & Get A Free Haircut!
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Cathy Alegria, District Manager for Red Cross Eastern Division about Childhood Cancer Awareness month and how you can help with blood donations.
Centro: You Can Save Lives – Donate Blood To The American Red Cross
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Kelly Isenor, Communications Director for Red Cross Blood Services.
Charity Obstacle Course, Blood Drive Come Together At TD Garden
Firefighters suited up on Sunday for a unique challenge and a worthy cause.
Massachusetts Red Cross Volunteers Prepare To Aid Houston's Hurricane Victims
Massachusetts Red Cross volunteers are training in Cambridge for hurricane relief work in Texas.
NH State Rep: I'll Get Full Body Wax If Fundraising Goal For Harvey Victims Is Met
New Hampshire State Rep. Joseph Stallcop said he'll get a full body wax if he can raise $50K for the Red Cross by Halloween.
Governor Baker Says Massachusetts Ready To Help Texas Hurricane Victims
Bands of heavy rain and dangerous winds pounded the Texas coast as Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday night.
Red Cross Faces 'Critical' Blood Shortage, Calls For Donations
The American Red Cross is making an appeal for blood and platelet donors as donations have fallen short of expectations in recent months.
Red Cross Asks For Help After Recent Spike In Large Local Fires
The Red Cross said a high number of large fires in recent weeks has left them in need of help.
Red Cross Seeking Blood Donations To Avoid Shortage
The American Red Cross is looking for ways to bolster the area's blood supply to avoid a shortage the rest of the summer.
Mansfield Teen Killed By School Bus Honored With Blood Drive
The American Red Cross held a blood drive Tuesday in Mansfield in memory of a 13-year-old boy who was killed in an accident last month.
Red Cross Mobilizes To Help Nepal Earthquake Victims
The American Red Cross is among the aid organizations that have mobilized to help.
Red Cross Marking Marathon Bombings With Blood Drives
The American Red Cross is marking the second anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings by conducting three commemorative blood drives.
Red Cross: Harsh Winter Leads To Decreased Blood Donations
Several snowstorms have led to a decrease in collected blood donations this winter, according to the American Red Cross of Massachusetts.
Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Malden Fire
Flames could be seen through the roof of a Malden apartment fire that reached two alarms on Saturday.
3-Alarm Quincy Fire Causes $600K In Damage
No one was seriously hurt in the fire on Sunday.
Blood Type Could Determine Risk Of Certain Health Problems
Do you know your blood type? The answer could determine your risk of certain health problems later in life.
Latest News From CBS Boston
MBTA seeks temporary bus lanes during Orange Line shutdown
The impact of the upcoming MBTA shutdowns of the entire Orange Line and part of the Green Line will be seen on the roads.
Police searching I-93 for evidence in deaths of mother, 2 young sons
Police investigating the shooting deaths of a mother and her two young sons are searching a large area of Route 93 in New Hampshire for evidence.
Edaville theme park "no longer for sale"
Edaville is off the market, the family theme park and railroad in Carver announced.
Campaign urges peaceful coexistence with coyotes in Massachusetts
The MSPCA is launching a new campaign to encourage people to live safely alongside coyotes.
3 men stabbed outside Residence Inn in Braintree
Three men were stabbed outside a hotel in Braintree overnight and one is in critical condition.
Tewksbury teen shot during Canada vacation says he'll walk "eventually"
Fourteen-year-old Sandrick Jorcelin was seriously wounded in a drive-by shooting in Montreal last May. He's going home Wednesday.
Original Dunkin' giving away free coffee for a year to 100 customers
The original Dunkin' in Quincy is having its grand reopening.
Grandmother becomes lifeguard again to help keep Cape Cod pool open
Maggie Sullivan answered the call for help, her only hesitation was her lifeguard certification expired 50 years ago.
Lightning strikes two boats off coast of Wareham
The moment lightning struck a fishing boat in Onset Bay was caught on cell phone video.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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MBTA seeks temporary bus lanes during Orange Line shutdown
The impact of the upcoming MBTA shutdowns of the entire Orange Line and part of the Green Line will be seen on the roads.
Police searching I-93 for evidence in deaths of mother, 2 young sons
Police investigating the shooting deaths of a mother and her two young sons are searching a large area of Route 93 in New Hampshire for evidence.
Edaville theme park "no longer for sale"
Edaville is off the market, the family theme park and railroad in Carver announced.
Campaign urges peaceful coexistence with coyotes in Massachusetts
The MSPCA is launching a new campaign to encourage people to live safely alongside coyotes.
3 men stabbed outside Residence Inn in Braintree
Three men were stabbed outside a hotel in Braintree overnight and one is in critical condition.
Health
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Only Lyme disease vaccine in development goes to Phase 3 trial
The only Lyme vaccine previously marketed in the US was discontinued in 2002.
2 common viruses could trigger Alzheimer's disease, researchers say
The virus that causes chickenpox and shingles may help re-awaken the herpes virus and could trigger the onset of Alzheimer's.
BU study: Full in-person college classes safe without social distancing
It suggests that colleges may be able to safely have full in-person learning as long as there are mitigation strategies.
Local doctors call for increases in monkeypox testing, vaccinations
As monkeypox cases continue to climb, local doctors are calling for increased testing and vaccination efforts.
Massachusetts reports 9,646 new COVID cases
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 7.97%, which is down from the last report by 0.12%.
I-Team
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I-Team: Expert says MBTA "very close" to federal takeover
A rail safety expert told WBZ-TV a federal takeover of the MBTA could be right around the corner.
I-Team: Transportation expert blames management for Orange Line shutdown
The I-Team talked to experts who say the T should have been doing maintenance all along.
I-Team: Driver in I-495 standoff linked to stolen police uniforms
Investigators believe some of his uniform and equipment was stolen from a police supply store.
I-Team: Former head of Massachusetts Veterans' Services back on state payroll
Francisco Urena, who resigned in the wake of deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home, is back on the state payroll.
I-Team: Activists say "predatory lenders" getting government support
Beneficiaries say a non-profit, that is now collecting taxpayer money, trapped them with predatory loans.
Keller @ Large
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Keller: In race to replace Maura Healey, it may come down to ads
Three Democratic candidates are all trying to lay claim to the Healey brand.
Keller @ Large: The Trump of 2016 returns to Washington
Trump returned to the 2016 candidate with red-meat rhetoric on issues like crime, immigration and the 2nd Amendment.
Keller: The struggles of gay politicians in Washington, D.C.
Dover native James Kirchick recently published the book "Secret City: The History of Gay Washington," which looks at the struggles of gay people active in politics and the government.
Keller: How Supreme Court decisions could impact Massachusetts
The United States Supreme Court released decisions in recent weeks that have made national headlines. So what impact do rulings on topics such as guns and abortion have in Massachusetts?
Keller @ Large: NATO expansion may add strain to relations with Russia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is officially expanding, as Finland and Sweden are about to become full members.
Business News
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Amazon to buy Roomba-inventor iRobot for $1.7 billion
The Bedford company was founded in 1990.
Wayfair struggling to keep shoppers gained at start of pandemic
Inflation has tapped out many shoppers who are slowing their spending on furniture.
These stores are lowering prices to attract inflation-weary shoppers
A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts.
Trader Joe's workers approve union drive in Hadley
It's the first Trader Joe's in the country with an employees union.
Walmart is slashing prices on clothing and other items
Walmart's move could prompt rivals to also bring down prices.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Sports
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The worst contracts in Red Sox history
Hey, at least it's not our money being flushed down the toilet.
Mac Jones may not play in Patriots' preseason opener
Fans may have to wait a bit longer to see Mac Jones and the offense in game action.
Eric Hosmer day-to-day with left knee contusion
The Red Sox have been dealing with injuries all season. But it appears they have avoided anything serious with one of their newcomers.
Braves beat Red Sox in 11, extend losing streak to 3
The Braves rallied for a 9-7 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park Tuesday night.
Mac Jones: "I'm gonna figure it out"
As Jones sees it, the offense just needs a 2 percent improvement before it's really firing on all cylinders.
Offbeat
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PHOTOS: Zoo jaguar keeps cool with frozen meat treat
Workers at the Stone Zoo had to get creative to cool off Seymour the jaguar.
Model rocket accident sparks fire at Topsfield athletic field
A family using model rockets accidentally sparked a two-acre fire in Topsfield.
Video shows hammerhead shark feeding right off Nantucket beach
It was a surprising sight for beachgoers on Nantucket.
WATCH: Dust devil tears up tent on Bourne softball field
A dust devil sent players on a Bourne softball field running for cover on Sunday. Here's how they form.
Bourne mom had no idea she was pregnant until she went into labor
A woman went to the hospital with stomach pains. She found out she was 41 weeks pregnant and about to deliver a baby!