Harvard professor known for alien theories to lead White House UFO council
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
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Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
The Pentagon has released new documents and videos from its UFO investigations.
A strange creature was seen in Dover, Massachusetts in 1977. The mystery is part of a new exhibit opening in November. WBZ-TV Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
If UFOs turn out to be "cutting-edge secret weapons or spying drones in disguise, they can pose a significant threat," one lawmaker said.
Jamie Maussan, a longtime UFO researcher, was joined in Mexico's Congress by a former U.S. Navy pilot, who later dismissed Maussan's "unsubstantiated stunt."
A former intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower and two pilots testified before Congress about the strange, seemingly inexplicable objects.
NASA officials stressed that the group found no evidence that UAPs are "extraterrestrial" in nature, but said some of the objects cannot be explained.
The site aims to serve as a "one-stop shop" for publicly available information related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, according to the Pentagon.
Three men with extensive military backgrounds testified about UFOs saying the United States has been hiding information from the public.
A Harvard professor believes he may have found fragments of alien technology from a meteor that landed in the waters off of Papua, New Guinea in 2014.
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
The Galileo Project will use a network of cameras and telescopes as well as new algorithms to search for mysterious objects.
Jon Keller has some speculation on what the latest news about UFOs might mean to all of us.
A local UFO investigative network wants to uncover the truth about a strange object reported in the skies near the Acton-Littleton line last year.
Both Democrats and Republicans are targeting the Senate seat that will be vacated by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is not running for reelection.
Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots have finally agreed to a massive contract extension after an offseason standstill.
Monday was a banner day across Boston as crowds came to unofficially say goodbye to summer on a perfect and sunny Labor Day.
Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts, will be closed on Tuesday after what school leaders called a "cyber incident."
Yolanda Cellucci, a Waltham, Massachusetts native and well-known fashion designer, has died at the age of 91.
The New England Patriots have finally locked up one of their own, signing star cornerback Christian Gonzalez to a massive contract extension.
Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots have agreed to a four-year extension valued at $135 million, according to several reports. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche has details.
WBZ-TV's Jorydn Jagolinzer talked to a few experts about the transition to kindergarten as the new school year starts.
Both Democrats and Republicans are targeting the Senate seat that will be vacated by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is not running for reelection.
Yolanda Cellucci, a Waltham native and well-known fashion designer, has died at 91 years old.
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.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
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.
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.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
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.
Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots have finally agreed to a massive contract extension after an offseason standstill.
Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer off the Pesky Pole, Brayan Bello pitched five scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Monday.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, who became famous for the team's 1988 "Morgan Magic" season, has died at 95 years old.
Sonny Gray pitched seven three-hit innings for his majors-leading 17th victory to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night.
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.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.