Suffolk Poll: Majority Of Americans Say Country Is On 'Wrong Track'
A Suffolk University/USA Today poll finds 64 percent of people think America is on the wrong track and the healthcare debate has damaged the President's and GOP's ratings.
Republican Party
Gov. Baker Headlines RI GOP Event
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is heading to Rhode Island looking to inspire his fellow Republicans.
Only 4 From GOP On Ballot For US House In Massachusetts
The state's all-Democratic House delegation seems unlikely to change. Only four incumbents have Republican opponents and the races in those districts have been largely low profile.
Ayotte Withdraws Support For Trump, Will Write In Pence
New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte says she is dropping her support for Donald Trump and plans to write in vice presidential running mate Mike Pence's name for president.
Donald Trump Blames Immigration Policy For Boston Marathon Bombers
Trump blasted US immigration policies at a town hall-style meeting in Maine, saying it made it possible for the Boston Marathon bombers to get into the country.
Low-Key Trump Intro For VP Pick Mike Pence
Donald Trump introduced Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate on Saturday, calling him "my partner in this campaign" and his first and best choice to join him on a winning Republican presidential ticket.
Keller @ Large: Mass. GOP Chair Kirsten Hughes Talks 2016
Massachusetts Republican Party Chair Kirsten Hughes talked about the Mass. GOP's plans for 2016.
Two New Political Parties May Gain Official Status In Massachusetts
Massachusetts could soon be granting two new political parties official status.
Keller @ Large: Hard Work Ahead For Smart Voters In Governor's Race
Smart voters of all types are going to have to work hard to screen out the campaign character assassination.
Keller @ Large: Mass. GOP Needs To Clean Up Act Fast
Massachusetts Republicans need to clean up their act fast, or risk undermining their core claim to power.
GOP To Shorten Presidential Nominating Season; Keep NH As 'First In Nation'
Republican leaders overwhelmingly voted Friday to shorten their presidential selection process in an attempt to minimize damage from GOP candidates attacking each other.
Did I Lean Right....Or Did You Lean Left?
Colin Powell says "in recent years, there's been a significant shift to the right." Wrong, wrong and wrong as can be.
Opinion: GOP Too Extreme
More than a month after the election, things continue to get worse for the GOP brand. The lead Republican spokesperson during the fiscal cliff negotiations, House Speaker John Boehner, has a 34 percent approval rating. President Obama has a 54 percent approval rating.
Opinion: Michigan's Brain Dead GOP
The curse of brain dead Republicans is not limited to Washington, DC. It turns out that GOP leaders in state capitols have also been unable to digest the results of November's elections.
Opinion: Amazing 'Stupid Things'
Former House Republican Leader Dick Armey criticized GOP candidates for saying "stupid things," but here is one problem: The 2012 candidates were talking about Republican policy.
The Search Goes On....And On......And On.........
One more search; the Republican Party search for someone who can explain to the party, the new realities of American voters. I've been struggling with it for a couple of weeks now, wondering how a Chicago community organizer who became President of the United States
Opinion: Chris Christie Is In The Wrong Business
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is obviously in the wrong business. He is becoming more of a television celebrity by the minute and getting much better reviews as a television performer than as governor.
Opinion: Why Don't Republicans Understand Rape?
Once again, a Republican politician has said something extreme about rape. Extreme and extremely stupid.
Opinion: Dumping Cold Water On Trump's October Surprise
While Trump may have an "October surprise" that will destroy President Obama's reelection campaign for the White House, I don't think it's going to be much more than seeing Trump get the headlines for part of the day, again.
Brown, Warren Trade Accusations In Federal Election Commission Complaints
The Massachusetts Democratic Party filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Friday charging that Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown illegally coordinated with a group affiliated with GOP strategist Karl Rove on automated phone calls targeting Democrat Elizabeth Warren. The Massachusetts Republican Party responded hours later by preparing its own FEC complaint charging Warren with illegally coordinating with the AFL-CIO on anti-Brown mailings.
Opinion: Romney's Middle Class Economic Plan: Work More, Make Less
Mitt Romney's economic plan basically says if you make $22.50 an hour with benefits, you make too much money; and if you make $22.5 million, then you pay too much in taxes.
Republican Critics Attack Mitt Romney's Safe Approach
A chorus of prominent conservative voices is worrying aloud that Republican candidate Mitt Romney's play-it-safe strategy is jeopardizing his chance to win the presidency.
Romney: Gingrich Activity 'Potentially Wrongful'
Mitt Romney launched a multipronged attack Monday on rival Newt Gingrich, including a scathing TV ad and personal accusations against Gingrich.
Huntsman Pins Presidential Hopes On NH
While the Republican field campaigns in Iowa, only one major candidate is spending the entire week in New Hampshire.
Keller @ Large: State GOP's Jennifer Nassour Talks Mass. Politics
Recently, state Democratic chairman Jon Walsh spoke to Jon Keller about Bay State politics. Now, it's time to hear the other side. Keller is at large with Jennifer Nassour.
Latest News From CBS Boston
4-year-old allegedly assaulted at MBTA Park Street station, man arrested
A man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a 4-year-old child at the MBTA Park Street station stop.
2 firefighters injured while putting out blaze in Brockton, 11 displaced
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home.
Heat Emergency declared in Boston, cooling centers and splash pads open
Boston will have splash pads and cooling centers open this weekend.
Jif peanut butter products recalled due to salmonella outbreak
Certain Jif peanut butter products have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak.
COVID cases are far higher than reported, Boston doctor says
What is causing the recent rise in cases? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes joined WBZ-TV to discuss COVID-19.
Massachusetts Republicans meet in Springfield for convention
Members of the state GOP were gathering in Springfield ahead of this autumn's elections.
Framingham-based company now holds world records for unique art projects
The Framingham-based company Quilling Card says it now holds two Guinness World Records.
Retired teacher to serve up to 20 years after being convicted of child rape
Stephen Jaszek will also be required to register as a sex offender.
Barnstable moving July 4th fireworks due to protected birds
The fireworks in Barnstable "cannot proceed as planned" due to the presence of piping plovers and least terns.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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4-year-old allegedly assaulted at MBTA Park Street station, man arrested
A man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a 4-year-old child at the MBTA Park Street station stop.
2 firefighters injured while putting out blaze in Brockton, 11 displaced
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home.
Heat Emergency declared in Boston, cooling centers and splash pads open
Boston will have splash pads and cooling centers open this weekend.
Jif peanut butter products recalled due to salmonella outbreak
Certain Jif peanut butter products have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak.
COVID cases are far higher than reported, Boston doctor says
What is causing the recent rise in cases? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes joined WBZ-TV to discuss COVID-19.
Health
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COVID cases are far higher than reported, Boston doctor says
What is causing the recent rise in cases? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes joined WBZ-TV to discuss COVID-19.
Massachusetts reports 3,938 new COVID cases, positivity rate over 9.5%
It's the highest positivity rate since it was over 10% on January 25.
Mental Health is Health: A roundtable discussion
Join Dr. Mallika Marshall and our panel for a discussion on mental health.
State Representative wants schools to allow mental health days for students
A bill introduced before the pandemic would allow two excused absences for mental health days.
How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
I-Team
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Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Keller: Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Show How Abortion Rights Have Become 'Grotesquely Politicized'
Jon says abortion rights, like so many other issues, has "become grotesquely politicized, just like another once-accepted public health standard, the right of the state to require vaccinations."
Business News
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BPS announces contract with Black-owned City Fresh Foods
Roxbury based and minority-owned City Fresh Foods is taking on the responsibility of providing meals to almost 50,000 Boston Public School students starting on July 1.
Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Consumer price growth slowed in April
The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
New England Living
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Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
New England Living: changing face of Mystic's shoreline
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
New England Living: Salmon Nicoise recipe
Legal Sea Foods Chefs Matt King and Patrick Keefe offer up tips on how to pick and prepare the perfect piece of fish.
Sports
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Story hits slam to lead Red Sox past Mariners 7-3
Trevor Story hit a grand slam over the Green Monster, leading Boston to a 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
Tom Brady drops Boston accent in new ad
Tom Brady hasn't been in Boston for a long time. But a part of the city remains with him.
Butler says C's embarrassed Heat in Game 2
Jimmy Butler was the star of Game 1. But Game 2 was a different story.
Deuce Tatum leaves Grant Williams hanging after C's Game 2 win
The celebratory Celtics locker room was all smiles after the win in Game 2 in Miami.
Pats' top pick thought he was being pranked on draft night
If you were surprised to hear Cole Strange's name called in the first round of the NFL draft, you're not alone.
Offbeat
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.