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Maine Woman Says She Buried Body In Backyard - And Has No Regrets
Vernelle Jackson says she fulfilled the dying wish of her friend.
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Vernelle Jackson says she fulfilled the dying wish of her friend.
A New York photographer made the most of a "one in a million opportunity" on a Labor Day weekend trip to Cape Cod.
The bill debated at the Statehousee Tuesday would make it a civil infraction to knowingly misrepresent a dog as a service dog.
Here's a look at the special offers from Boston-area restaurants:
MIT engineers say they have created a material that is 10 times blacker than anything else ever been reported.
The Franklin Park Zoo has a wild new addition on display, but it's no animal.
An Oregon man is definitely on a winning streak. First he beat cancer. Then he beat it again. And then, he won the lottery!
Before you head outside with your camera to capture that Instagram worthy image, here are some tips and tricks from an avid space photographer.
A tractor-trailer carrying some sweet cargo caught fire Wednesday afternoon in Missouri, closing the westbound lanes of a major interstate for several hours.
A shortage of "economically-attractive" men may be one reason for a steady decline in marriages in the United States, according to new research.
In October 2017, he allegedly called the Veterans Administration posing as his sister.
An Alabama high school has taken the extraordinary step of removing the stall doors in some of the boys restrooms to keep kids from vaping in the bathrooms.
An employee saw him "doing donuts" on the course, according to prosecutors.
Skywatchers rejoice! Friday the 13th is your lucky day as a rare "Harvest" Moon will appear across the United States.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based Hasbro is debuting a new game celebrating women's empowerment.
A WBZ-TV investigation found dozens of instructors teaching police recruits have checkered histories.
Marty Kedian is the third person in the U.S. to receive a larynx transplant, and the first active cancer patient to do so.
COVID numbers are rising again in Massachusetts, with the number of cases climbing at a high rate.
Watertown police are investigating a string of package thefts they believe are connected - but this is not your average porch pirate.
Zachary Vozzella has been charged with murdering his brother's girlfriend, who was three months pregnant.
Marty Kedian is the third person in the U.S. to receive a larynx transplant, and the first active cancer patient to do so.
COVID numbers are rising again in Massachusetts, with the number of cases climbing at a high rate.
A new TikTok trending topic, "cortisol face," is getting lots of attention on the app and experts are talking about what causes it.
A new study finds many women with breast cancer may be able to avoid undergoing a double mastectomy.
Lawmakers and nurses in Ayer rallied to voice their opposition to Steward Health Care's decision to close Nashoba Valley Medical Center.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
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.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
The not-so-harsh adjective "weird" has emerged as an early and effective weapon for the Democrats.
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.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
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.
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.
After missing the team's previous practice session amid a contract dispute, Matthew Judon was back with his Patriots teammates on Thursday.
Gordon Hayward, who spent three seasons with the Celtics after signing a large contract in free agency, announced his retirement on Thursday.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 Wednesday.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is keeping busy during his time away from the sideline.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 10-6 on Tuesday night.
A swam of dragonflies took over Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island this weekend.
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.