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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.
More than five inches of snow fell in several towns in eastern Massachusetts on Friday.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Friday's snow didn't stop shoppers who were determined to cross things off their holiday to-do lists.
A multi-story public gathering space in Charlestown was vandalized. Police are still searching for the suspect.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
More than four inches of snow fell in several towns in eastern Massachusetts.
The evening commute began crawling hours earlier due to a snow storm. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
The vote capped a chaotic week in Washington that saw Trump torpedo a bipartisan deal.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
A multi-story public gathering space in Charlestown was vandalized. Police are still searching for the suspect.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
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.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
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 New England Patriots will not have Marcus Jones for Sunday's game against the Bills.
We're really not asking for much from the New England Patriots this holiday season, just to look like an actual NFL team over the final three weeks of the season.
The Boston Red Sox added another free-agent arm to the mix, reportedly signing left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval to a two-year deal on Friday.
Both Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown were furious with the officiating in Thursday night's Boston Celtics loss to the Chicago Bulls
Mattias Ekholm got the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers shook off a shoddy start for a 3-2 victory against the Boston Bruins.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.