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Boston man accused of trying to put chemical-laced handkerchief on boy's mouth

A 69-year-old Boston man is accused of trying to place a chemical-laced handkerchief over the mouth of a 13-year-old boy. WBZ-TV’s Tammy Mutasa reports.

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Pet Parade: Taylor, Bagel and Violet up for adoption

Key takeaways from the Mass. gubernatorial debate between Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue

Key takeaways from the Mass. gubernatorial debate between Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue

Brigham nurses union postponing planned strike this week

Brigham nurses union postponing planned strike this week

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Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for October 11, 2026

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Contract negotiations underway between Mass General Brigham, nurses union

Contract negotiations underway between Mass General Brigham, nurses union

Multiple deaths reported after Isaias makes landfall in Gulf Coast

Multiple deaths reported after Isaias makes landfall in Gulf Coast

"Seniors helping seniors" program enlists Saugus students to landscape for senior citizens

"Seniors helping seniors" program enlists Saugus students to landscape for senior citizens

Salem animal shelter takes in dozens of dogs evacuated from Alabama due to Hurricane Isaias

Salem animal shelter takes in dozens of dogs evacuated from Alabama due to Hurricane Isaias

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Next Weather: WBZ Evening Update For Oct. 10

Boston 10K for Women celebrates 50th anniversary

Boston 10K for Women celebrates 50th anniversary

3 teenagers arrested for allegedly stealing used cooking oil from Beverly restaurants

3 teenagers arrested for allegedly stealing used cooking oil from Beverly restaurants

Douglas town worker hit by car while moving debris off road

Douglas town worker hit by car while moving debris off road

At least 4 dead, thousands without power as Hurricane Isaias slows to post-tropical cyclone

At least 4 dead, thousands without power as Hurricane Isaias slows to post-tropical cyclone

Man shot and killed by police near busy pub in Stoughton, Massachusetts

Man shot and killed by police near busy pub in Stoughton, Massachusetts

Celebrate National Cake Decorating Day with Mass. bakery's viral "dot cakes"

Celebrate National Cake Decorating Day with Mass. bakery's viral "dot cakes"

Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for October 10, 2026

Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for October 10, 2026

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Next Weather: WBZ Update

Salem welcoming bigger crowds this October

Salem welcoming bigger crowds this October

Video shows tractor-trailer crash into Braintree brewery

Video shows tractor-trailer crash into Braintree brewery

Man arrested with machete in Boston charged in triple stabbing

Man arrested with machete in Boston charged in triple stabbing

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Destin, Florida

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Destin, Florida

Newlywed couples, photographers out money after NH company files for bankruptcy

Newlywed couples, photographers out money after NH company files for bankruptcy

"Monty Python's Spamalot" brings classic film to stage in Boston

"Monty Python's Spamalot" brings classic film to stage in Boston

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