Book made with human skin removed from Harvard Library
The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."
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The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a simulator that helps prepare mariners for operating massive container ships.
A United Airlines flight to Boston was diverted to Denver because of an issue with the plane's wing.
Two JetBlue planes hit each other on the ground at Logan Airport in Boston early Thursday morning.
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have to wait until June for a chance to save their $3.8 billion merger.
The northeast is preparing for a weekend winter storm that threatens to dump a messy mix of snow, rain and ice.
The Glide is an invention that could be a game-changer for the blind.
A family is speaking out after they say their young daughter was filmed in a plane's bathroom on a flight to Boston.
The 14-year-old girl moved seats and told family members about the incident, according to charging documents.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run home run, Jean Segura added a solo homer and the Florida Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 10-1.
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.
The debris field suggests that the missing sub suffered a "catastrophic implosion," the Coast Guard said.
Parades, concerts and art festivals are among the broad range of programs and events happening nationwide to honor Juneteenth, or Freedom Day.
Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown each added 16 points and the Boston Celtics staved off elimination in the Eastern Conference finals by running away in the second half to beat the Miami Heat 116-99 in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Denise King said multiple people have shown up at her Neponset Avenue home in Dorchester seeking an order they made through Starlight Greens Delivery Dispensary.
A man accused of leaving explosives on the Harvard University campus says he was responding to a Craigslist ad.
Jesse Setaro was a foster child and now that he's an adult, he's using his gym to help others in the same situation.
Berklee College of Music will present an honorary degree to R&B singer Usher during its commencement next month.
The 21-year-old airman in the Massachusetts Air National Guard made his first appearance in court Friday.
A former Haitian mayor has been charged with lying on his U.S. visa application.
This Massachusetts man is lucky in love - and the lottery.
The 22-foot tall sculpture, named "The Embrace," represents the hug between Dr. King and his wife after he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
More companies are starting to reveal what a position pays. Having that information may help you.
The Southwest counter and baggage claim at Logan Airport was quiet Wednesday morning after most of the airline's flights were canceled.
In a statement, Prince William said that his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, remembered her own visit to Boston "with great fondness."
The Quarry 2 and Well fires in western Miami-Dade are now nearly fully contained after burning more than 19,000 acres, allowing some roadways to reopen.
Max Meyer allowed two runs in five innings to win his eighth consecutive decision to start the season and Heriberto Hernández homered as the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 for their seventh straight home victory.
According to the Seminole Police Department, a sudden wind gust hit the structure in the outdoor area of the DAER Club on the roof of the casino, causing it to partially collapse.
Officers entered the water first, but a dive team was needed to locate the man, police say.
The festival accompanying the parade continued as scheduled, going on from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Quarry 2 and Well fires in western Miami-Dade are now nearly fully contained after burning more than 19,000 acres, allowing some roadways to reopen.
Max Meyer allowed two runs in five innings to win his eighth consecutive decision to start the season and Heriberto Hernández homered as the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 for their seventh straight home victory.
According to the Seminole Police Department, a sudden wind gust hit the structure in the outdoor area of the DAER Club on the roof of the casino, causing it to partially collapse.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
Officers entered the water first, but a dive team was needed to locate the man, police say.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.