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Norwood Man Critically Injured By Head Punch In Providence
A Brown University basketball player is in critical condition after being punched in the head in what appeared to be an unprovoked assault.
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A Brown University basketball player is in critical condition after being punched in the head in what appeared to be an unprovoked assault.
Weather watchers are investigating sightings of possible tornadoes after strong storms moved through Massachusetts Thursday.
Azamat Tazhayakov is accused of interfering with the Boston Marathon bombing investigation, but his father has faith he will be cleared.
The fund administrator, Kenneth Feinberg, unveiled the draft protocol at a public meeting Monday at the Boston Public Library, across the street from the bombing site.
The Moakley Federal Courthouse has been evacuated after a bomb threat.
A 29-year-old restaurant manager has been identified as one of three people killed in the bombing at the Boston Marathon.
Mayor Menino is back in the hospital after breaking his leg on Friday.
An Anna Maria College student has been accused of making threats against the school.
The task in front of all three Republican candidates for the Commonwealth's open U.S. Senate seat was clear: find a way to differentiate themselves from one another.
Police are investigating the drowning death of a 15-year-old at Greater Lowell Technical High School.
A trio of Manchester, N.H. friends is lucky to be alive, following a road rage incident that took a terrible turn.
The woman who married a notorious Rockefeller impostor and bore his child has told jurors a startling story of her 12-year-marriage to a man whose identity was a lie.
An oil tanker broke loose from a pier and struck a heavily traveled bridge that links New Hampshire and Maine, damaging it and closing it to traffic.
Mayor Tom Menino has built strong ties with the business community over the past 20 years.
Homeowners on Plum Island are outraged and desperate. Their homes are either in danger or destroyed because of beach erosion.
If Rhode Island does approve same sex marriage this year, a sixth grader's speech may take some of the credit.
A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was mauled by two Rottweilers in Revere.
An international recall of close to 250,000 Honda and Acura vehicles announced this week can trace its origins back to an afternoon drive on Route 2 West in Concord in October, 2010.
Three Dover, New Hampshire residents are recovering after each was attacked by a rabid fox.
MBTA Police are searching for a man who stole an iPad at gunpoint this weekend.
From Plum Island to the Cape, residents are bracing for a long-duration storm expected to bring snow, rain, wind and flooding.
Newton Police are looking for a man who may be behind two recent attacks at the Newton library.
The MBTA says it could be forced to raise fares by as much as one-third or make dramatic service cuts unless the state comes up with more funding for the beleaguered transit system.
When reporters asked Cardinal O'Malley if the resignation of Benedict XVI would affect who they choose next, O'Malley said "it's a whole new ballgame now."
Boston Archbishop Cardinal Sean O'Malley is now at the Vatican to prepare for the election of the next pope.
Jerod Mayo said every player has reported to training camp, and also shed some light on the Patriots quarterback competition on the eve of the team's first practice of 2024.
These portable chargers can keep your phone, laptop and other devices ready to go, no matter where you roam.
A new poll finds that one in five Massachusetts residents see themselves moving out of state in the near future.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
An Army Reserve investigation found "multiple communication failures" about warning signs before Army reservist Robert Card killed 18 people in Maine.
A new poll finds that one in five Massachusetts residents see themselves moving out of state in the near future.
An Army Reserve investigation found "multiple communication failures" about warning signs before Robert Card killed 18 people in Maine.
Massachusetts drivers still can't get their cars inspected, days after a Microsoft outage affected the RMV.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
The attorney general is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
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.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
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.
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.
Jerod Mayo said every player has reported to training camp, and also shed some light on the Patriots quarterback competition on the eve of the team's first practice of 2024.
If the first half of the season was an indication that the Red Sox are a team worth investing in, the first four games out of the All-Star break are proof that this team needs help at the trade deadline.
The Boston Red Sox have now lost four in a row since the All-Star break.
What to expect when the Patriots officially report to training camp on Tuesday -- the team's first camp under head coach Jerod Mayo.
The Red Sox will not have the services of closer Kenley Jansen for their three-game set against the Rockies in Colorado.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
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.