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Mother dies, boy missing in Merrimack River

A 6-year-old boy is missing and his mother is dead after an incident on the Merrimack River. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.

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Full Massachusetts Senate debate between John Deaton and Ed Markey on WBZ

Full Massachusetts Senate debate between John Deaton and Ed Markey on WBZ

Businesses destroyed by stubborn Somerville, Massachusetts, fire

Businesses destroyed by stubborn Somerville, Massachusetts, fire

Lawrence, Massachusetts, mayor appears in court to face state wiretapping charges

Lawrence, Massachusetts, mayor appears in court to face state wiretapping charges

Jurors see Matthew Farwell on surveillance video during trial in death of Sandra Birchmore

Jurors see Matthew Farwell on surveillance video during trial in death of Sandra Birchmore

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Next Weather: WBZ Evening Forecast For Oct. 13

Mass. state trooper allegedly left handcuffed prisoner alone at Boston hospital

Mass. state trooper allegedly left handcuffed prisoner alone at Boston hospital

What voters want to hear from Deaton and Markey in WBZ Senate debate

What voters want to hear from Deaton and Markey in WBZ Senate debate

Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePeña arraigned on state wiretapping charges

Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePeña arraigned on state wiretapping charges

Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for Oct. 13, 2026

Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for Oct. 13, 2026

Matthew Farwell trial testimony begins with focus on Sandra Birchmore's mental health

Matthew Farwell trial testimony begins with focus on Sandra Birchmore's mental health

"Very stubborn fire" destroys Somerville restaurant, barber shop

"Very stubborn fire" destroys Somerville restaurant, barber shop

How do the Patriots continue to overcome injuries to rack up wins?

How do the Patriots continue to overcome injuries to rack up wins?

First witnesses to testify in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore

First witnesses to testify in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore

Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for Oct. 13, 2026

Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for Oct. 13, 2026

Swampscott paints over rainbow crosswalks

Swampscott paints over rainbow crosswalks

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Next Weather: WBZ Update

Firewood stolen from Foxboro Scouts, community steps up with donations

Firewood stolen from Foxboro Scouts, community steps up with donations

Senate candidates Deaton, Markey to square off in WBZ debate

Senate candidates Deaton, Markey to square off in WBZ debate

Nonprofit hosts fashion show featuring clothes embroidered with stress-reducing dots

Nonprofit hosts fashion show featuring clothes embroidered with stress-reducing dots

"Paw Patrol" co-creator offering entrepreneurs $500 for great business idea

"Paw Patrol" co-creator offering entrepreneurs $500 for great business idea

Massachusetts man who led search for JFK Jr.'s plane writes new book on mission

Massachusetts man who led search for JFK Jr.'s plane writes new book on mission

Hopkinton assisted living facility has no heat after resident’s death

Hopkinton assisted living facility has no heat after resident’s death

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Next Weather: WBZ Evening Forecast For Oct. 12

Houthis claim responsibility for deadly attack at Saudi Arabia airport

Houthis claim responsibility for deadly attack at Saudi Arabia airport

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