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Local Women Win MacArthur 'Genius Grants'
You could call them the three women of genius. Two are from MIT, and one is from Boston College.
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You could call them the three women of genius. Two are from MIT, and one is from Boston College.
The live bald eagle has returned as the Boston College football mascot this season.
Former Boston College and Rhode Island head coach Al Skinner has joined the staff at Bryant.
A Boston College study found only 5% of new dads get two or more weeks off.
The NHL Draft couldn't have gone any better for North Reading native Ryan Fitzgerald.
You can't rely on mom and dad to fund your retirement, so build your own retirement fund.
Five weeks after surviving the Boston Marathon bombings, Boston College graduate students Brittany Loring and Liza Cherney walked across the stage beaming from ear to ear.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday because of the involvement of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who supports a bill in his country that would allow abortion.
Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley has announced that he plans to boycott Boston College commencement ceremonies over the fact that Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny would be receiving an honorary degree from the Catholic school.
As Boston College students celebrated the last day of classes, at least some were stuck at home, sick with suspected cases of the mumps.
Hockey is coming back to Fenway Park.
Prosecutors say six men forced their way into a Gerald Road building punched holes in the walls, urinated throughout the apartment, threw eggs and milk and damaged tables and speakers.
Lizzie Jekanowski is in studio!
Josh Jooris scored two goals, and Troy Grosenick made 29 saves to help Union beat defending national champion Boston College 5-1 on Saturday night in the NCAA East Regional semifinals.
Boston College is threatening to punish a group of students who are giving out condoms in their dorms and on campus sidewalks.
Danny O'Regan scored twice in the third period as Boston University rattled off five straight goals in a 6-3 win over rival Boston College Friday.
Boston College Freshman Olivier Hanlan earned ACC Rookie of the Year honors on Tuesday, receiving 10 of 11 possible votes among the conference's head coaches.
Shane Larkin scored 20 points and No. 9 Miami pulled away to beat Boston College 69-58 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Miami is looking to follow its first regular-season ACC championship with a similarly strong showing in the conference tournament. Boston College's Olivier Hanlan may have an even tougher time matching his latest performance.
Olivier Hanlan set an Atlantic Coast Conference tournament record for freshmen with 41 points and Boston College beat Georgia Tech 84-64 on Thursday in the first round.
A sense of pride and excitement at Boston College over the selection of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit ever to be elected.
Some were hoping that Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley, who was rumored to be a frontrunner, would be the first American pope.
Boston College freshman Olivier Hanlan has been named the 2012-13 ACC Freshman of the Year.
The Red Sox spring training schedule is officially under way.
ohnny Gaudreau scored twice and Parker Milner stopped 20 shots to lead No. 4 Boston College to a 6-3 victory over Northeastern.
Yainer Diaz's tiebreaking solo homer with one out in the ninth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
I-Team sources say the victims are a young child and a woman.
Black widow spiders are known for their distinct look and painful bites. Learn how to deal with black widows.
"Les Misérables" is at the Citizen's Bank Opera House in Boston through August 25.
Boston Police are asking for the public's help in finding video footage of a gathering where five people were shot near Boston's Franklin Park on Sunday night.
A Boston Duck Tour boat came to the rescue of a boy and his father who were in the Charles River Monday morning.
I-Team sources say the victims are a young child and a woman.
Methuen school officials agreed to ban the use of cellphones during instructional time in the upcoming year, calling the devices "addictions" and disruptive to learning.
Gosder Cherilus, a former NFL offensive lineman, is accused of urinating on another passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight.
Boston Police are asking for the public's help in finding video footage of a gathering where five people were shot near Boston's Franklin Park on Sunday night.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that a common, painful rash could be linked to symptoms of dementia.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
A new report says Massachusetts is the best state to live in. But experts say you should really take a closer look before celebrating.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are expected to provide details of their economic policies this week.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Anheuser-Busch has notified the state that it plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at a Medford facility.
Some New England orchards made Yelp's list of the best U.S. apple picking spots.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
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.
Yainer Diaz's tiebreaking solo homer with one out in the ninth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
Bill Simmons said Monday there is "legitimate buzz" surrounding Jeff Bezos potentially buying the Boston Celtics.
Hunter Henry has been sidelined for the last week with a leg injury, but head coach Jerod Mayo expressed some confidence that his top tight end will be on the field when the Patriots kick off the 2024 season in a few weeks.
Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk reunited in St. Louis and recreated a viral photo from their high school days together.
Will it be Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye at quarterback for the Patriots in Week 1 of the regular season? Jerod Mayo still doesn't know in the final week of the preseason.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are part of a heist gone wrong in a new Dunkin' ad to promote "The Instigators."
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
A young whale's presence in Boston Harbor could delay ferries in the area.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.