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Bus driver and monitor charged in abuse of boy with autism in Methuen
A school bus monitor was in court Friday on charges she beat a non-verbal boy with autism in Methuen. The bus driver is also facing charges for allegedly letting it happen.
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A school bus monitor was in court Friday on charges she beat a non-verbal boy with autism in Methuen. The bus driver is also facing charges for allegedly letting it happen.
A school bus monitor was in court Friday on charges she beat a non-verbal boy with autism in Methuen. The bus driver is also facing charges for allegedly letting it happen.
A new study finds that screaming at children can be as harmful as other forms of child abuse.
A new study finds that screaming at children can be as harmful as other forms of child abuse.
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the only U.S. Cardinal ever charged with sex crimes, was found not competent to stand trial Wednesday, a Dedham District Court judge ruled.
A Tyngsboro day care worker accused of taking explicit photos of young children is expected to be released from custody soon.
A Tyngsboro day care worker accused of taking explicit photos of young children is expected to be released from custody soon.
Some new evidence in Tyreek Hill's child abuse case has surfaced from a TV station in Kansas City.
The mother of a Fitchburg boy found dead in 2014 pleaded guilty to assault charges separate from the boy's death.
A Fitchburg man pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges related to the mother and siblings of Jeremiah Oliver, a little boy found dead in 2014.
The Revere Police detective charged with beating his girlfriend's five-year-old son has resigned, WBZ-TV chief investigative correspondent Cheryl Fiandaca has learned.
A second Revere police officer was arraigned Friday on charges that she and a colleague with who she was having an affair allegedly abused her son.
Authorities say Detective Marcos Garcia, 32 of Saugus, confessed to hitting his girlfriend's 5-year-old son with a belt six times after the boy refused to eat dinner Thursday night.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Children's Trust Executive Director Suzin Bartley and "Evening of Promise" event honoree Yvonne Garcia.
Massachusetts and several other states have seen at least a 30 percent increase in child abuse over the past five years, according to new federal data.
A new study shows that kids can become depressed and violent later in life if they endured physical punishments growing up.
A grand jury has indicted a Hardwick man and his girlfriend on charges of abuse and neglect of the man's 7-year-old son.
Randall Lints pled not guilty in court Wednesday to child abuse charges.
A New Hampshire woman who fled to a Florida amusement park with her boyfriend after allowing him to severely beat her 3-year-old son has been granted parole.
A New Hampshire man is facing assault charges after he seriously injured his infant son, police say.
The MMQB's Greg Bedard weighed in on the latest Adrian Peterson news Tuesday morning on Toucher & Rich.
The bad week just keeps getting worse.
CBS Sports' Boomer Esiason thinks Adrian Peterson should pay "a significant price."
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will not play Sunday against the Patriots after he was indicted Friday and turned himself into police overnight.
A man living in a Danvers hotel is accused of putting hot sauce in the mouth of his girlfriend's 3-year-old son and then taping it shut.
Check out our top picks for the biggest and best deals from the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale, happening right now.
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The National Weather Service is investigating storm damage in two New Hampshire towns as possibly being caused by tornadoes during storms Tuesday night.
These Amazon Prime Day espresso machine deals will deliver cafe-quality cups of espresso from home.
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.
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 is investigating storm damage in two New Hampshire towns as possibly being caused by tornadoes during storms Tuesday night.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.
Homeless migrant families were dropped off at an MBTA stop because emergency shelters are full and they had nowhere to go.
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.
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 Boston Red Sox selected D'Angelo Ortiz in the 19th round. He's the son of Hall of Fame slugger David Ortiz.
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.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.