Officer provides dinner instead of charges to suspected shoplifters
A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.
A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.
Boston removes statue of slave kneeling before Abraham Lincoln
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet has been removed from its downtown Boston perch.
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet has been removed from its downtown Boston perch.
Father who died 6 years ago left son $10 to buy him his first beer when he turned 21
Matt Goodman's father wanted to buy his son his first beer when he turned 21, even though he knew he wouldn't be around by then. Shortly before he passed away, he left a $10 bill with his family, and they held onto it for six years -- all so Matt could have that first beer from his dad.
Matt Goodman's father wanted to buy his son his first beer when he turned 21, even though he knew he wouldn't be around by then. Shortly before he passed away, he left a $10 bill with his family, and they held onto it for six years -- all so Matt could have that first beer from his dad.
Woman invites those ‘feeling lonely’ to virtual Thanksgiving dinner by drawing them at her table
“I wanted to find a way to use Twitter to draw people together and help us all feel less isolated during this time, while still staying safe," Jessica Kantrowitz told FOX TV Stations.
“I wanted to find a way to use Twitter to draw people together and help us all feel less isolated during this time, while still staying safe," Jessica Kantrowitz told FOX TV Stations.
Earthquake rattles Massachusetts, Rhode Island
The quake struck just after 9 a.m., according to Randy Baldwin, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center.
The quake struck just after 9 a.m., according to Randy Baldwin, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center.
Adorable baby gorilla born via C-section at Boston zoo
The bouncing baby boy was born on October 14 weighing 6-pounds and 3 ounces.
The bouncing baby boy was born on October 14 weighing 6-pounds and 3 ounces.
Man sets fire to ballot box in Boston, destroying 35 ballots
Boston police are looking for a man who set fire to a ballot box this weekend. There were 122 ballots inside. Police say that 87 were still legible. Voters who are worried their ballots might have been destroyed can go online to confirm whether their vote was recorded.
Boston police are looking for a man who set fire to a ballot box this weekend. There were 122 ballots inside. Police say that 87 were still legible. Voters who are worried their ballots might have been destroyed can go online to confirm whether their vote was recorded.
Police officer helps skunk with head stuck in container
After several unsuccessful attempts, Hanley was finally able to free the distressed animal, before quickly getting out of its way.
After several unsuccessful attempts, Hanley was finally able to free the distressed animal, before quickly getting out of its way.
People call 911 about giant sunfish in Massachusetts, officials ask them to stop
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
Some see irony in COVID-19's impact on Mayflower commemoration
Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.
Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.
Massachusetts man puts up electric fence to protect Trump 2020 lawn sign
A Massachusetts man who has had several pro-Trump signs stolen from his front yard over the course of the summer erected a makeshift electrical fence around his latest sign in an effort to ward off potential thieves.
A Massachusetts man who has had several pro-Trump signs stolen from his front yard over the course of the summer erected a makeshift electrical fence around his latest sign in an effort to ward off potential thieves.
Study finds 2 months of COVID-19 had higher death toll than 5 flu seasons at Boston hospital
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
Video shows moment raging flood breaking through emergency doors causing Massachusetts hospital closure
Video shows water bursting into the hospital basement, practically destroying the emergency exit doors as the room is completely flooded.
Video shows water bursting into the hospital basement, practically destroying the emergency exit doors as the room is completely flooded.
‘FedEx Rockstar’: Delivery man serenades Boston caregiver with operatic performance
The caregiver said that the FedEx courier always sings when delivering a package, and that it never fails to make her day.
The caregiver said that the FedEx courier always sings when delivering a package, and that it never fails to make her day.
Massachusetts man gave ‘COVID hugs’ to cancer survivor, other strangers at Walmart, police say
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar to permanently close due to coronavirus
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
Trump announces government 'must' again seek death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber
President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. government "must" again pursue the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, after a federal appeals court Friday threw out the death sentence because the judge who oversaw the case did not adequately screen jurors for potential biases.
President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. government "must" again pursue the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, after a federal appeals court Friday threw out the death sentence because the judge who oversaw the case did not adequately screen jurors for potential biases.
Court overturns Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence
A federal appeals court on Friday overturned the death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man convicted in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
A federal appeals court on Friday overturned the death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man convicted in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Firefighters union removes 'Thin Blue Line' flags from trucks after resident complains
A Massachusetts firefighters union has taken down the “Thin Blue Line” flags it displayed on its trucks in support of police officers, following days of resistance to a town order asking for their removal.
A Massachusetts firefighters union has taken down the “Thin Blue Line” flags it displayed on its trucks in support of police officers, following days of resistance to a town order asking for their removal.
23 employees, 13 patients in non-COVID-19 unit infected with coronavirus at Massachusetts hospital
While the hospital said it followed COVID-19 guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, a news release emphasized the contagiousness of the disease.
While the hospital said it followed COVID-19 guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, a news release emphasized the contagiousness of the disease.