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Whitey Bulger's Court Appearance: The Scene At The Courthouse
Whitey Bulger appeared at the Moakley Courthouse in South Boston Friday.
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Whitey Bulger appeared at the Moakley Courthouse in South Boston Friday.
Years ago, Whitey was a neighborhood hero to some residents in Southie. On Thursday, those residents were in disbelief that authorities finally caught up with the fugitive mobster.
Police are searching for a man who assaulted a 12-year-old girl in Winchester on Wednesday.
Residents and tourists swimming at Bourne's beaches this summer are on their own if they get into trouble in the water.
It's not easy being a rock star -- even a make-believe one.
It's the hottest gear in town, if you can get your hands on it. But, remember to be wary of possible counterfeit Bruins Stanley Cup gear.
It's been exactly two weeks since tornadoes tore through central and western Massachusetts. Relief efforts are nowhere near done.
A six-alarm fire tore through a five-story, 47-unit apartment building in downtown Fitchburg.
While the Bruins bandwagon is certainly chock full these days, it's a fair bet that some of those who describe themselves as hard-core supporters may, in fact, be newcomers to Bruintown.
A sixth grey seal has been found shot to death on a Cape Cod beach.
Five gray seals have been found shot to death on Cape Cod beaches in recent weeks.
The Public Health Council has unanimously approved updates to the state's current laws aimed at protecting student-athletes who suffer concussions.
The people of central Massachusetts have no qualms about offering support after last week's tornadoes, and it's those grassroots efforts that are most impressive.
In a week full of remarkable pictures, one video still manages to take your breath away. It shows you in no uncertain terms what it looks like and sounds like to be run over by a tornado.
Two MBTA bus drivers have been suspended with pay for their roles in an alleged road rage incident Tuesday night in Chelsea.
After waiting hours and hours in line outside the Garden to buy Stanley Cup playoff tickets, some ticket-holders simply crossed Causeway Street, tickets in hand, and tried to sell them to ticket brokers.
Thousands of fans came out dressed in black and gold to see the Bruins off to Vancouver Monday afternoon.
You can call yourself a Bruins fan, but just know that you cannot compare to Roger Naples. The Revere man is one of the founders of the legendary Gallery Gods and the team's oldest continual season ticket holder.
State Police say they are interviewing a 'person of interest' in their search for the driver who struck a trooper Tuesday.
State Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck a State Trooper and left him with serious injuries Tuesday morning.
A Braintree family is upset after they were turned away from a local restaurant. One of them, a 27-year-old only had a state ID. But the restaurant has a very strict policy; it's a Massachusetts Driver's License or the door, no exceptions.
Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan has been involved in minor car accident in Wakefield just hours after attending her brother's manslaughter trial in the death of their father.
President Obama was in Boston Wednesday afternoon for a couple of fundraising events.
All winter families trapped in their houses thanks to dismal weather consoled themselves with one thought: wait for spring.
It's a scene we're fortunate to experience a lot these days: American soldiers coming home, safe and sound, after long tours overseas. The most recent homecoming took place Friday evening at the Otis Air National Guard Base in Bourne.
It was 20 years ago Wednesday that Bill Mueller took one of the biggest swings in Red Sox history. The third baseman looks back at the 2004 World Series run -- and his big swings against the Yankees that year.
Red Sox fans have seen Tyler O'Neill crush baseballs all season. The Boston outfielder sent two more into the stands in Colorado on Tuesday, including the longest homer of his career.
Many so-called zombie mortgages date back to the 2008 financial crisis, and consumer advocates warn a new wave of zombies could be on the horizon — this time, from all the home equity credit lines taken out during the pandemic.
Emmanuel is a 9-year-old boy who wants a very active family.
There are plenty of questions surrounding the Patriots heading into the 2024 NFL season, but not a lot of answers. Hopefully we'll get a few during training camp.
A group of investors is making another attempt at building a horse racing track in Gardner.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale slammed into a boat off the coast of New Hampshire.
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
Two Massachusetts State Police troopers linked to the Karen Read case are now facing an internal investigation.
Massachusetts drivers still could not get their cars inspected, days after a Microsoft outage affected the RMV.
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.
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
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.
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.
It was 20 years ago Wednesday that Bill Mueller took one of the biggest swings in Red Sox history. The third baseman looks back at the 2004 World Series run -- and his big swings against the Yankees that year.
Red Sox fans have seen Tyler O'Neill crush baseballs all season. The Boston outfielder sent two more into the stands in Colorado on Tuesday, including the longest homer of his career.
There are plenty of questions surrounding the Patriots heading into the 2024 NFL season, but not a lot of answers. Hopefully we'll get a few during training camp.
Tyler O'Neill homered twice, Cooper Criswell threw seven shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
The MLB trade deadline is just one week away, and the Red Sox reportedly still don't know which lane they'll take.
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.