Family Members Recall Tsarnaev As Loving Boy
Members of the Tsarnaev family traveled to Boston from Russia to testify on Dzhokhar's behalf.
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Members of the Tsarnaev family traveled to Boston from Russia to testify on Dzhokhar's behalf.
For the first time, Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev dropped his blank, impassive demeanor and appeared to cry as his sobbing aunt briefly took the stand Monday.
A key witness and former FBI special agent in the Whitey Bulger case has been arrested for perjury.
A parade of so-called character witnesses took the stand Wednesday in the Boston Marathon Bombing trial.
A casual observer would be forgiven for thinking it was Tamerlan Tsarnaev who was on trial this week, rather than his younger brother.
Tamerlan's influence is just one of the defense's reasons for asking the jury to sentence Dzhokhar to life in prison, rather than death.
A lawyer for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev urged a jury to spare his client's life, saying there is no punishment that he can get that would be equal to the suffering of the victims.
Government prosecutors rested their case-in-chief against the convicted marathon bomber after calling 17 witnesses over three days.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's defense team will make its case for life in prison starting on Monday.
Jurors saw video of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev flipping the bird to a security camera and heard emotional testimony from bombing victims.
Prosecutors wasted no time Tuesday morning in making the case to end Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's life.
Following the 119th Boston Marathon, focus will shift back to the Tsarnaev trial as it progresses to the sentencing phase.
Resources are strained at Nevins Farm in Methuen after the harsh winter.
The goal of One Boston Day was to take a negative event and turn it into a positive one.
The jurors tasked with deciding whether the Boston Marathon bomber will live or die have been ordered not to attend this year's race.
WBZ legal analyst and Nixon Peabody LLP partner Gerry Leone breaks down what can be expected in the death penalty phase of the Dzhokhar Tsarnaev trial.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted Wednesday afternoon in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
Jurors completed a full day of deliberations on Tuesday, announcing to the judge at the end of the day that they have two questions.
Jurors in the trial of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev began deliberations Tuesday.
In closing arguments, prosecutors said Dzhokhar Tsarnaev targeted Patriot's Day, 2013 because he wanted the world to watch him call his fellow holy warriors to battle.
Closing arguments in the first phase of the trial were made Monday.
Though a MEMA report on the response to the Boston Marathon bombings said it was an overall success, it also determined that too many officers responded in Watertown and officers did not show discipline with their weapons.
Families who have suffered through addiction are sharing their stories with top state lawmakers.
Davis was the Boston police commissioner during the marathon bombings.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's defense team called just four witnesses over two half-days of testimony.
The New England Patriots had another defensive no-show Sunday in Miami, leaving Jerod Mayo and his coaching staff searching for answers.
A Massachusetts man was crowned the winner of a Tom Holland look-alike contest in Boston on Sunday.
Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics' first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday.
Parents took part in a vigil Sunday evening outside a Massachusetts elementary school, as they hope the teachers union and school committee can come to an agreement to end the teacher strike before Thanksgiving.
Beatrice Busby will turn 109 this week. She's been going to the same church in Boston now for 100 years.
If you're planning on traveling on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, it will be a mess with rain and possibly some snow.
When is the best time to travel this Thanksgiving week? AAA provides a look at what time you might want to hit the road.
Beatrice Busby will turn 109 this week. She's been going to the same church in Boston now for 100 years.
Some people may have thought there was a celebrity in the building at Southern New Hampshire University's graduation on Saturday. Annette Roberge certainly felt like one as she crossed the stage to get her diploma at 90 years old.
In a season full of ugly football games from the New England Patriots, Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins was easily the ugliest.
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 CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
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.
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 had another defensive no-show Sunday in Miami, leaving Jerod Mayo and his coaching staff searching for answers.
Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics' first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday.
In a season full of ugly football games from the New England Patriots, Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins was easily the ugliest.
Former Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery was not unemployed for long.
The New England Patriots were completely dominated by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, losing 34-15 at Hard Rock Stadium to fall to 3-9 on the season.
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.