These small towns and cities are ranked the safest in America, study shows

These small towns and cities are ranked the safest in America, study shows

While these tight-knit communities offer appeal and lifestyle alternatives, a new study examines how safe these towns are for residents.

While these tight-knit communities offer appeal and lifestyle alternatives, a new study examines how safe these towns are for residents.

Boston mayor sends holiday party invite meant only for 'electeds of color,' dividing city councilors

Boston mayor sends holiday party invite meant only for 'electeds of color,' dividing city councilors

The revelation about the holiday party quickly received responses from Boston's city council. A mayor's office spokesperson stressed the event was just one of several happening throughout the season.

The revelation about the holiday party quickly received responses from Boston's city council. A mayor's office spokesperson stressed the event was just one of several happening throughout the season.

Massachusetts man’s deathbed confession rattles family after decades on the run: ‘It wasn't a weird dad joke’

Massachusetts man’s deathbed confession rattles family after decades on the run: ‘It wasn't a weird dad joke’

Thomas Randele was on his deathbed when he confessed to his only daughter that he was one of "America’s Most Wanted" fugitives and had been on the run for more than five decades.

Thomas Randele was on his deathbed when he confessed to his only daughter that he was one of "America’s Most Wanted" fugitives and had been on the run for more than five decades.

Massachusetts mother wins $25M lottery, vows to wipe out children's student loans

Massachusetts mother wins $25M lottery, vows to wipe out children's student loans

Desiree Fortini-Craft of Hyde Park, Massachusetts, secured a $25 million win in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” $50 instant game, becoming the third person to claim the grand prize.

Desiree Fortini-Craft of Hyde Park, Massachusetts, secured a $25 million win in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” $50 instant game, becoming the third person to claim the grand prize.

Fentanyl, meth-laced pills resembling heart-shaped candy, seized in New England drug bust

Fentanyl, meth-laced pills resembling heart-shaped candy, seized in New England drug bust

“The only thing more depraved than trafficking deadly fentanyl is trafficking deadly fentanyl designed to look like candy to appeal to teenagers,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.

“The only thing more depraved than trafficking deadly fentanyl is trafficking deadly fentanyl designed to look like candy to appeal to teenagers,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Window washer falls to death outside Boston skyscraper

Window washer falls to death outside Boston skyscraper

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office identified the victim as 40-year-old Nicholas Marks of East Weymouth, Boston 25 News reported.

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office identified the victim as 40-year-old Nicholas Marks of East Weymouth, Boston 25 News reported.

Audience walks out on Dave Chappelle after he criticizes Israel during show in Boston: Report

Audience walks out on Dave Chappelle after he criticizes Israel during show in Boston: Report

Members of the audience at a Dave Chappelle show on Thursday reportedly walked out after he criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and said students supporting Palestinians shouldn't be losing jobs over it.

Members of the audience at a Dave Chappelle show on Thursday reportedly walked out after he criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and said students supporting Palestinians shouldn't be losing jobs over it.

Massachusetts man stabbed 5 police officers, including chief, after crashing into home, police say

Massachusetts man stabbed 5 police officers, including chief, after crashing into home, police say

Authorities say a Massachusetts man who sped away during a traffic stop led police on a chase that ended with him crashing into a home and then stabbing five officers, including the local police chief, before he was arrested.

Authorities say a Massachusetts man who sped away during a traffic stop led police on a chase that ended with him crashing into a home and then stabbing five officers, including the local police chief, before he was arrested.

This 'probably haunted' former funeral home is on the market

This 'probably haunted' former funeral home is on the market

A “stunning property" and historic former funeral home is for sale in Massachusetts, but buyers beware: it’s probably haunted.

A “stunning property" and historic former funeral home is for sale in Massachusetts, but buyers beware: it’s probably haunted.

Massachusetts man arrested in $1M bank fraud scheme involving more than 100 counterfeit checks

Massachusetts man arrested in $1M bank fraud scheme involving more than 100 counterfeit checks

A Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged in an elaborate bank fraud scheme that included over 100 counterfeit checks totaling more than $1 million, federal investigators said. 

A Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged in an elaborate bank fraud scheme that included over 100 counterfeit checks totaling more than $1 million, federal investigators said. 

One Chip Challenge: What to know about the social media trend that a family says killed their teenage boy

One Chip Challenge: What to know about the social media trend that a family says killed their teenage boy

News that a family in Massachusetts claims the viral 'One Chip Challenge' resulted in the death of their son has cast a spotlight on the social media challenge. Here's what to know about the One Chip Challenge, and why it can cause some to feel ill or worse.

News that a family in Massachusetts claims the viral 'One Chip Challenge' resulted in the death of their son has cast a spotlight on the social media challenge. Here's what to know about the One Chip Challenge, and why it can cause some to feel ill or worse.

Massachusetts troopers and FBI agents respond to American Airlines flight in Boston for reported criminal act

Massachusetts troopers and FBI agents respond to American Airlines flight in Boston for reported criminal act

State police said in a press release that troopers were notified by American Airlines of a potential criminal act that occurred on American Flight 1441 while in the sky between Charlotte and Boston.

State police said in a press release that troopers were notified by American Airlines of a potential criminal act that occurred on American Flight 1441 while in the sky between Charlotte and Boston.