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Judge orders Tufts student detained by ICE to be released on bail
The court said Rumeysa Ozturk can now return to her home in Somerville with no travel restrictions.
Karen Read trial features texts between her and Brian Higgins
The Karen Read trial resumed with testimony from Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik.
New Bedford firefighter saves priest's life while on vacation in Bermuda
A firefighter and a 911 dispatcher from Massachusetts helped save the life of a priest while they were on vacation in Bermuda.
Crowd tries to stop ICE agents from detaining woman in Worcester
A woman and a girl were arrested after a large crowd tried to stop ICE agents from taking a woman into custody in Worcester.
3-year-old boy and mother found shot to death in New Hampshire home
A woman and her 3-year-old son were found shot to death in their home in Pembroke, New Hampshire early Friday morning.
NTSB releases preliminary report on NY plane crash that killed 6 from Weston
Federal investigators are outlining the final moments of a plane crash in upstate New York last month that killed a high-achieving family from Massachusetts.
How a Worcester designer started making clothes for Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar will take the stage at Gillette Stadium Monday, and when he does, he may be dressed in some Massachusetts fashion.
Supporters celebrate order to release Rumeysa Ozturk from ICE custody
Cheers erupted outside of Vermont federal court after a judge ruled that Tufts University grad student Rumeysa Ozturk must be released from immigration custody on bail.
Rafael Devers tells Red Sox he won't move to first base
Rafael Devers is the Boston Red Sox's designated hitter and he's not interested in another position switch.
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A timeline of the Karen Read case
A look at the timeline of events in Karen Read's high-profile murder trial.
Farmer fights $300,000 tax bill for years, ends up with $31,000 refund
A Billerica farmer won his long fight to prove he didn't owe $300,000 in taxes.
Boston music festival VIP Ticket Giveaway - Win a pair of 3-Day Passes
Enter for a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to all 3 days of the Boston Calling Music Festival.
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Boston area arts organizations impacted by federal funding cuts
Federal funding cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts has some Massachusetts organizations reeling. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Old Soviet space probe heading towards Earth
A spacecraft launched in 1972 with a mission to land on Venus is heading back to Earth. MIT professor Jeffrey Hoffman said the probe could land early Saturday morning.
Patriots open rookie minicamp
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said the goal is get the rookies acclimated. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche reports.
Tabor Academy squash player from Egypt hopes to play professionally one day
Seif El Gazzar came to Tabor Academy in Marion to play squash and says he hopes to play squash at an Ivy League and later professionally.
New Bedford firefighter honored for saving priest's life on Bermuda beach
A firefighter and a 911 dispatcher from Massachusetts helped save the life of a priest while they were on vacation in Bermuda.
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Lynn couple on brink of foreclosure saved by I-Team's Call For Action
A couple was days from being evicted from their home after the bank foreclosed on it. One call changed everything.
Nonprofit hospitals not providing financial support to patients, I-Team finds
An investigation by the I-Team revealed that nonprofit hospitals in Massachusetts aren't helping patients entitled to financial assistance.
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Rafael Devers tells Red Sox he won't move to first base
Rafael Devers is the Boston Red Sox's designated hitter and he's not interested in another position switch.
Rafael Devers homers as the Red Sox beat the Rangers 5-0
Rafael Devers homered and drove in two runs, and five Boston pitchers combined for a five-hit shutout as the Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 5-0 on Thursday afternoon.
Knicks-Celtics tickets for Games 3 and 4 at MSG approaching $2,000
Astronomical ticket prices are greeting fans for the next two games of the Knicks-Celtics playoff series at Madison Square Garden.
Alex Bregman, Wilyer Abreu carry Red Sox past Rangers, 6-4
The Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Knicks take a 2-0 lead over the Celtics with 91-90 win
The New York Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit again to beat the Boston Celtics 91-90 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Rangers' bats come alive with new coach Boone in dugout, beat Red Sox 6-1
The Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night.
Knicks come from 20 down, beat Celtics 108-105 in OT in Game 1
The New York Knicks stunned the Boston Celtics 108-105 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday night.
Julian Edelman selected for Patriots Hall of Fame
The newest member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame has been announced.
Islanders win NHL Draft Lottery, Bruins end up with seventh pick
The New York Islanders won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery Monday night and the Boston Bruins ended up with the seventh pick.
Health
Innovative ACL reconstruction now approved for patients as young as 7
The ACL surgery has been around for years, but now has been cleared for children as young as 7.
Adults self-diagnosing with ADHD due to social media, study says
A new study finds many adults are self-diagnosing with ADHD, mainly due to information and misinformation on social media.
Reconstructive surgery helps skin cancer patients look good as new
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
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Is it time to get rid of the yearly car inspection?
Only 14 states require annual car safety inspections. One is New Hampshire where there's a push to end the process.
Should Karen Read be making so many public statements while on trial?
Karen Read says speaking out to the media is her version of testifying. Some defense attorneys say it's a bad idea.
Could the penny really go away?
What would happen if the U.S. got rid of the penny? It wouldn't be easy because there are 420 billion in circulation.
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Fruit company now open more than 100 years, thanks to one family
A Fall River family is still doing the work that their great-great-grandfather began in the early 1900s.
There's a farm in Boston that's an important part of the community
There's a farm in the city of Boston that grows thousands of pounds of produce every year.
Daffodil field started during World War II no longer a hidden secret
The daffodil field at Parsons Reserve in Dartmouth, Massachusetts is a beautiful spot to visit in the spring.
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Innovative ACL reconstruction now approved for patients as young as 7
The ACL surgery has been around for years, but now has been cleared for children as young as 7.
Adults self-diagnosing with ADHD due to social media, study says
A new study finds many adults are self-diagnosing with ADHD, mainly due to information and misinformation on social media.
Reconstructive surgery helps skin cancer patients look good as new
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
What is fluoride and why is it in our public water supply? Some top questions, answered.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts researchers hope to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
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Lynn couple on brink of foreclosure saved by I-Team's Call For Action
A couple was days from being evicted from their home after the bank foreclosed on it. One call changed everything.
Nonprofit hospitals not providing financial support to patients, I-Team finds
An investigation by the I-Team revealed that nonprofit hospitals in Massachusetts aren't helping patients entitled to financial assistance.
Call for Action helps man get refund, fix for broken refrigerator
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
Long-term care insurance company approves claim after I-Team gets involved
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
Mass. State Police using new technology that sends alerts to drivers
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
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Keller: Can President Trump brush off his tanking poll numbers?
Polls agree that President Trump's job approval has taken a hit lately. Can he afford to ignore them?
UMass president wants schools to focus on climate tech research
As he celebrates his tenth year running the University of Massachusetts system, President Marty Meehan has survival on his mind.
Keller: Gender gap seems to be emerging as Trump hits 100 days
Although 45% of women voted for President Donald Trump, driven by concern over the economy and inflation, this year's tariff chaos is a big turn-off for female voters.
President Trump's tariffs are hurting Massachusetts construction industry, lawmaker says
Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch said that President Donald Trump's tariff uncertainty is concerning.
Keller: Harvard poll of Gen-Z paints bleak picture about young voters
The latest National Youth Poll out of the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics paints a bleak picture of young voters.
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Waterfront restaurant on Cape Cod voted best in US
A Chatham, Massachusetts restaurant has been voted the best in the country for waterfront dining.
More Joann fabric stores close in Mass. and NH
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Bertucci's files for bankruptcy again, closes more restaurants
Bertucci's has closed four restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy for the third time since 2018.
On Easter Sunday, here's which stores are open and what's closed
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
Edaville makes Christmas plans as King Richard's Faire moves in
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
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Unusual Boston home that was cut in half is now for sale
A unique home in Boston that went viral because the owner discovered it had once been cut in half is now for sale.
Critically endangered whales seen in Bahamas for first time ever
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
"Snow devil" seen on Mount Washington. Here's how they form.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video shows crews coping with 100+ mph winds on Mount Washington
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
Curling is exploding in popularity at Wayland club
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
New England Living
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How to make the perfect homemade pizza on your grill
Chef Gatto heads outdoors to show Michaela Johnson how to cook up the perfect grilled pizza with homemade mozzarella.
Camping and exploring the outdoors in a new way with Walden Campervans
Walden Campervans are fully customized and outfitted campervans that allow adventurers to go camping in a whole new way.
Waltham estate home to one of the oldest greenhouses in the country
Waltham's Lyman Estate boasts 37 acres of preserved gardens and one of the oldest greenhouses in the country.
Massachusetts shellfish company dedicated to sustainably growing oysters
The Great Marsh Shellfish Company is dedicated to producing sustainably grown oysters on Massachusetts' North Shore.
Flower farm in Norwell invites the community to pick their own bouquets
Cross Street Flower Farm in Norwell boasts one of the largest and most eclectic collections of flowers in New England.
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Massachusetts arts organizations reeling from federal funding cuts
Several Massachusetts arts groups secured tens-of-thousands of dollars in grants last year only to see that money disappear with one email.
Supporters celebrate order to release Rumeysa Ozturk from ICE custody
Cheers erupted outside of Vermont federal court after a judge ruled that Tufts University grad student Rumeysa Ozturk must be released from immigration custody on bail.
NTSB releases preliminary report on Copake, N.Y. plane crash that killed 6
Federal investigators are outlining the final moments of a plane crash in upstate New York last month that killed a high-achieving family from Massachusetts.
3-year-old boy and mother found shot to death in New Hampshire home
A woman and her 3-year-old son were found shot to death in their home in Pembroke, New Hampshire early Friday morning.
New Bedford firefighter saves priest's life while on vacation in Bermuda
A firefighter and a 911 dispatcher from Massachusetts helped save the life of a priest while they were on vacation in Bermuda.
Sports
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Rafael Devers tells Red Sox he won't move to first base
Rafael Devers is the Boston Red Sox's designated hitter and he's not interested in another position switch.
Rafael Devers homers as the Red Sox beat the Rangers 5-0
Rafael Devers homered and drove in two runs, and five Boston pitchers combined for a five-hit shutout as the Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 5-0 on Thursday afternoon.
Knicks-Celtics tickets for Games 3 and 4 at MSG approaching $2,000
Astronomical ticket prices are greeting fans for the next two games of the Knicks-Celtics playoff series at Madison Square Garden.
Alex Bregman, Wilyer Abreu carry Red Sox past Rangers, 6-4
The Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Knicks take a 2-0 lead over the Celtics with 91-90 win
The New York Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit again to beat the Boston Celtics 91-90 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.