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Norman Porter, "killer poet" and former fugitive, dies on medical parole
Norman Porter, the murderer and one-time fugitive known as the "killer poet," has died.
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Norman Porter, the murderer and one-time fugitive known as the "killer poet," has died.
A court in Medford will hear evidence against 28 people accused of soliciting prostitutes in a highly publicized sex ring in Massachusetts.
A state owned building in Cambridge will open as an emergency overnight shelter for families.
The Registry of Deeds building on Cambridge Street will give up to 70 families shelter at night.
Hundreds of electric "ebikes" will be added to Greater Boston's Bluebikes program in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Everett and Brookline.
Decades after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in her childhood bedroom, a man has confessed to the crimes.
Decades after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in her childhood bedroom, a man has confessed to the crimes. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
New charges may be filed in connection with the high-end brothel investigation in the Boston area.
Cambridge police and Homeland Security are seeking charges against 28 people accused of buying sex at brothels in the Boston area.
Roderick Jackson was described as someone "who intensely loved his family."
Petali Flowers has been a Cambridge staple for more than 30 years.
After four decades of laughs and thousands of shows, ImprovBoston is closing down.
ImprovBoston is shutting down after struggles during the pandemic.
Talia Khan told WBZ's Paul Ebben about her experience at MIT, and her recent statement to legislators.
They say the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart, so what better gift to give than one handmade by you.
Family and friends of Roderick Jackson gather in Cambridge Saturday night to mourn the tragic and sudden death of the 36-year-old National Grid worker.
The brother of Roderick Jackson, the National Grid worker killed in a Waltham crash, is opening up about his grief.
New video has been released of a car crashing over the edge of the Alewife parking garage back in February that left a teenage girl injured.
WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Harvard University is entering its Taylor Swift era.
Harvard's newest English class is all about Taylor Swift.
The charges have been dropped against the driver charged with crashing over the edge of the Alewife station parking garage in February.
Police said they found two people with gunshot wounds near a Tesla in Central Square. Both were rushed to a hospital, but a woman died.
A group of people held a demonstration outside Sen. Elizabeth Warren's home in Cambridge Sunday, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Administrators of MIT suspended a number of students.
The last inmate walked out the doors of MCI-Concord on June 28.
The best deals of Amazon Prime Day 2024 are still going strong, but don't wait. These deals will sell out.
Shop remaining deals on Apple's bestselling products as Amazon Prime Day 2024 enters its final hours.
While Jaylen Brown's assessment on Bronny James didn't sit well with Lakers fans, Bronny's agent had no issues with the Celtics star sharing his opinion.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
This month is on pace to be the most humid July on record in Boston.
More than 30 beaches across Massachusetts are closed for swimming Wednesday.
The National Weather Service said a Tuesday night storm in New Hampshire was not a tornado.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.
A new survey found that more than 50% of Gen Z are using TikTok for health advice.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
Experts say that while pelvic floor issues are common for women after childbirth they should not have to live with pelvic discomfort.
A new program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is offering women a unique chance to receive postpartum care at home.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
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.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Two big meetings were held in Washington Tuesday as House and Senate Democrats gathered separately to talk about President Biden and the future his candidacy.
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.
While Jaylen Brown's assessment on Bronny James didn't sit well with Lakers fans, Bronny's agent had no issues with the Celtics star sharing his opinion.
There is a new man in charge of the Patriots, with Jerod Mayo set to host his first training camp as head coach of New England.
While their top pick was a power-hitting outfielder, the Red Sox focused on pitching at the 2024 MLB Draft.
An incredible season continued for Jarren Duran on Tuesday, when the Red Sox outfielder took home MVP honors of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.
Jarren Duran turned some heads in his first All-Star Game, hitting a tiebreaking two-run homer for the American League and being awarded the MVP trophy.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.