Boston to study reparations for Black residents
The Boston City Council voted Wednesday to form a task force to study how it can provide reparations for and other forms of atonement to Black Bostonians for the city's role in slavery and its legacy of inequality.
The Boston City Council voted Wednesday to form a task force to study how it can provide reparations for and other forms of atonement to Black Bostonians for the city's role in slavery and its legacy of inequality.
Can of Red Bull left in casino leads to suspected serial bank robber's arrest
A man suspected of robbing more than a dozen banks in four states has been arrested thanks to a can of Red Bull he drank at a Massachusetts casino.
A man suspected of robbing more than a dozen banks in four states has been arrested thanks to a can of Red Bull he drank at a Massachusetts casino.
Prince William, Kate arrive in Boston with focus on environmental program
It's the first trip for the Prince and Princess of Wales to the United States in eight years.
It's the first trip for the Prince and Princess of Wales to the United States in eight years.
Remains of 4 infants found inside Boston apartment
The remains are of two boys and two girls, Boston police said.
The remains are of two boys and two girls, Boston police said.
Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.
Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts
According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.
According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.
Driver charged with death of NJ man after crashing into Apple store
A man is being charged with reckless homicide after crashing his SUV through the front window of an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing a New Jersey man and injuring 16 other people.
A man is being charged with reckless homicide after crashing his SUV through the front window of an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing a New Jersey man and injuring 16 other people.
1 dead, 16 hurt after SUV crashes into Massachusetts Apple store
One person is dead and 16 hospitalized after an SUV smashed through the glass front of an Apple store at the Derby Street shopping center in Hingham on Monday morning.
One person is dead and 16 hospitalized after an SUV smashed through the glass front of an Apple store at the Derby Street shopping center in Hingham on Monday morning.
Massachusetts voters approve millionaire tax
Massachusetts voters have approved an amendment to the state constitution that will increase taxes on those earning more than $1 million a year.
Massachusetts voters have approved an amendment to the state constitution that will increase taxes on those earning more than $1 million a year.
Maura Healey becomes 1st lesbian elected Massachusetts governor
Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation's first openly lesbian governor.
Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation's first openly lesbian governor.
Massachusetts woman allegedly unleashes swarm of bees on deputies carrying out eviction order
A woman is facing multiple assault and battery charges for allegedly releasing a swarm of bees on a group of sheriff’s deputies, some of them allergic to bee stings, as they tried to serve an eviction notice, authorities said.
A woman is facing multiple assault and battery charges for allegedly releasing a swarm of bees on a group of sheriff’s deputies, some of them allergic to bee stings, as they tried to serve an eviction notice, authorities said.
Activist to museum: Stop selling toys of Hindu deities
A Hindu rights activist is calling on a museum to stop selling children's plush toys representing three Hindu deities. But the toys are made by a New Jersey-based company founded by an Indian American family.
A Hindu rights activist is calling on a museum to stop selling children's plush toys representing three Hindu deities. But the toys are made by a New Jersey-based company founded by an Indian American family.
91-year-old civil rights activist, education advocate stabbed in Boston park
Jean McGuire was stabbed while walking her dog in a park Tuesday night. McGuire is the first Black woman to serve on the Boston School Committee. She also started a foundation that sends students of color from Boston to suburban schools.
Jean McGuire was stabbed while walking her dog in a park Tuesday night. McGuire is the first Black woman to serve on the Boston School Committee. She also started a foundation that sends students of color from Boston to suburban schools.
'That cow’s going to jump out': Calf tumbles from trailer onto Massachusetts highway
The driver of the trailer told witnesses the young cow was “going to the slaughterhouse anyway."
The driver of the trailer told witnesses the young cow was “going to the slaughterhouse anyway."
Window washer falls to his death at JFK Library in Boston
The library is currently closed to the public and will reopen Friday.
The library is currently closed to the public and will reopen Friday.
Massachusetts man charged with mom's murder chokes on wet toilet paper, dies in custody
Adam Howe, 34, was scheduled to undergo a mental health evaluation before his death
Adam Howe, 34, was scheduled to undergo a mental health evaluation before his death
Nearly 2,500-pound pumpkin breaks Massachusetts fair record
Bigger is always better, especially when it comes to pumpkins.
Bigger is always better, especially when it comes to pumpkins.
Seal wanders into Massachusetts police station
"Shoebert" the seal made his way out of a local pond.
"Shoebert" the seal made his way out of a local pond.
Massachusetts activates National Guard due to migrant flights
The governor of Massachusetts plans to activate the National Guard as part of the effort to deal with migrants who were flown to Martha's Vineyard.
The governor of Massachusetts plans to activate the National Guard as part of the effort to deal with migrants who were flown to Martha's Vineyard.
Florida sends planes of migrants to Martha's Vineyard
As Republican governors continue to send migrants out of their states, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes of immigrants to the Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday.
As Republican governors continue to send migrants out of their states, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes of immigrants to the Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday.