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Planetary Defense: NASA Launching First-Ever Test Mission To Redirect An Asteroid
This mission will give NASA valuable insight should we find ourselves on the brink of extinction one day in the future.
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This mission will give NASA valuable insight should we find ourselves on the brink of extinction one day in the future.
A proposal filed by a Nantucket citizen seeks to make all beaches on the island topless in the name of gender equality.
A new beer from Sam Adams has literally been out of this world.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared a photo Tuesday of a snow drift that was almost as tall as one of the researchers on New England's highest peak.
Here's where you can go in New England to really get in the holiday spirit.
Massachusetts is represented seven times on the Top 100 list.
This Boston-based knitwear company is an official licensee for Team USA during next year's Olympic Winter Games.
"I heard the news online that Sparkle was diagnosed with cancer and after having a good cry with my partner I just thought, just say hi, it felt like the right thing to do," said Joe Szafarowicz, a neighbor who stopped by to pay a special visit.
The autumn evenings are some of the best of the year for sky watching.
A lobsterman made the catch of a lifetime off the coast of Maine.
Halloween candy almost gone? It's time to start thinking about Thanksgiving dinner.
A Lowell woman earned her college degree over the weekend, and taught her grandchildren a valuable lesson in the process.
High "King Tides" of more than a foot are expected in Boston, and minor coastal flooding is possible in Massachusetts both Saturday and Sunday.
A flock of sheep known for their soft wool is up for adoption through the MSPCA.
Female black bears continue to establish new homes east of Route 495.
A former Stoughton board of selectman has been identified as the MassDOT worker killed on a Massachusetts highway Saturday night.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is recovering after being diagnosed with blood clots this weekend.
Brockton has one of the worst seat belt usage rates in Massachusetts. City leaders are hoping a newly developed program changes that.
Lili Gudewicz, a student at Mass Bay Community College, is learning how to repair engines and shows that hard work and creating new opportunities leads to success. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Harmony Montgomery's mother Crystal Sorey has asked volunteers to continue the search for Harmony Montgomery, whose remains have never been found.
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Carlos Rodón pitched into the seventh inning, Gleyber Torres hit a two-run single in New York's three-run first and the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Sunday night to win a series for just the second time in their last 12 tries.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is recovering after being diagnosed with blood clots this weekend.
Celtics players Jrue Holiday and Derrick White cracked the box score, but Jayson Tatum didn't see any minutes against Serbia.
In a game that was tied five times, matching the most in the major leagues this season, New York led 3-0 and 4-3, and Boston went ahead 5-4, 6-5 and 8-6.
A recent Massachusetts graduate is heading to college after establishing a legacy of athletics, leadership and service at her high school.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.