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Using Amazon's Alexa, Petra the parrot is becoming an Internet sensation after learning to give the voice-activated device commands.
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Using Amazon's Alexa, Petra the parrot is becoming an Internet sensation after learning to give the voice-activated device commands.
A U.S. Army soldier has been reunited with a stray dog her unit rescued during their deployment to the Middle East.
"It was so surreal."
The Patriots moved up to get to No. 56 overall, where they selected cornerback Duke Dawson out of Florida.
Figg Bridge Engineers, a Florida-based company who designed the now-collapsed bridge, helped designed the Zakim Bridge in Boston.
Six members of FEMA's Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 1 out of Beverly are now in Florida and ready to help out with Hurricane Irma--after they just spent two weeks saving lives in Houston.
People arriving in Boston after chaotic flights out of Florida are grateful to be with family.
Residents of Massachusetts expressed relief as they got off their airplanes at Logan Airport Friday afternoon.
A Florida man wanted to go to Hooters so badly that authorities say he told 911 dispatchers he needed a ride to the restaurant because his grandmother had just suffered a stroke in the parking lot.
Two commercial binocular units used for viewing the scenery outside a Western Massachusetts gift shop have been stolen, Massachusetts State Police said Wednesday.
Over a dozen endangered sea turtles rescued from cold waters off Massachusetts have arrived in the Florida Keys for rehabilitation.
The pregnant manatee rescued off Massachusetts' Cape Cod and released off Florida's Atlantic coast is now in another unusual place — the Bahamas.
It was a happy homecoming for a dog that went missing in Florida, only to turn up in Massachusetts. But the mystery remains--how did he get here?
Overcome with grief, the family of Florida police officer deputy John Kotfila spoke out at the State House to encourage lawmakers to pass a bill that requires the installation of ignition interlock devices in vehicles of all drunk driving offenders.
The rash they leave behind is often called "ocean itch" and lasts from a couple hours to several days.
A Florida sheriff's deputy killed in a traffic crash is being laid to rest in his Massachusetts hometown.
A sheriff's deputy who died after his cruiser was struck by a wrong-way driver in Florida Saturday morning has ties to Massachusetts.
Recommendations of things to do, places to stay and where to eat for visitors who have just 72 hours to visit Miami
A look at five of America's best winter break destinations for college students
Once you arrive in the Central Florida area you will quickly discover why Orlando has been named the "Theme Park Capital of the World."
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
A man found in Florida 15 months after he was charged with killing his parents and setting fire to their home has been jailed without bail.
Here's a practical guide for where to stay, where to dine and what to see in the Florida Everglades
The Boston Bruins lost to the Florida Panthers Thursday night.
Baseball's spring training is a great travel promotion, Bob Weiss says.
The news of Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery's firing on Tuesday spread faster than a puck drop and fans of the team wasted no time sharing their thoughts.
Teachers in Gloucester held a vigil to thank parents and students for the sacrifices they are making during their strike.
The defending NBA champions held off the league's hottest team on Tuesday night, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season.
Pet insurance premiums are climbing from year to year. Is pet insurance getting too expensive?
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
The woman who was attacked and killed by her own dog in Boston Monday night has been identified as Jeriline Brady-McGinnis.
The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Jim Montgomery after a sluggish start to the season.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
A new brush fire has developed in the Blue Hills State Reservation, sending smoke into surrounding Massachusetts communities.
Boston police are looking for two suspects in connection with a larceny scheme that took place on November 8.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
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.
The defending NBA champions held off the league's hottest team on Tuesday night, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season.
The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Jim Montgomery after a sluggish start to the season.
The Boston Celtics will welcome the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers to TD Garden on Tuesday night, a highly anticipated early-season showdown between the two best teams in the Eastern Conference.
Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period that ended with the Boston fans booing their own team off the ice, and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1 on Monday night.
It didn't take long for former New England Patriots receiver Tyquan Thornton to find a new home.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.