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Kayaker Thanks 'Angels' Who Rescued Her After Severe Thunderstorm
Three kayakers on the Taunton River got caught in a severe thunderstorm.
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Three kayakers on the Taunton River got caught in a severe thunderstorm.
A technician working in Chatham's Stone Harbor captured video as a strong thunderstorm cell nearly capsized the boat he was on.
More than two decades after he tossed it into the sea as a teenager, a Newburyport man has a reply to his message in a bottle – from across the ocean.
Severe thunderstorms moved through Massachusetts Wednesday afternoon with damaging winds and flooding rains.
Police are looking for the person who posted anti-Semitic flyers on a Marblehead temple. The flyers say the Holocaust was "fake news. "
President Donald Trump singed an executive order Wednesday, revamping the whole approach to treating kidney disease in this country. And a 19-year-old from Grafton is among the 30 million Americans who could benefit.
Mike Eaton was paddling downriver when he spotted the animal struggling in the water, it had a rope around its neck tied to a weight.
The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward if you can help lock up an accused serial robber.
Watching the United States women national soccer team win the semi-finals against England Tuesday was empowering for some young girls.
Two attempted acts of arson are under investigation in Auburn.
A Winthrop dog owner will get a ruling on the future of his pit bull mix in the next 48 hours, following a hearing to determine if it poses a danger.
A Fitchburg homeowner is shaken up after a burglar was caught on his home surveillance breaking into his home.
A 77-year-old man who grew up in South Boston will get his lost ring back this weekend.
Seven dogs were brought to Massachusetts from a 10 acre farm in western New Jersey last week.
A woman who suffered a heart attack says "angels" came to her rescue after she nearly drove off the road.
A grandmother wants to see warning signs at the Everett cemetery where her parents are buried, after she had a frightening encounter with coyotes.
The Harvard Lampoon is under fire for photoshopping Anne Frank onto a bikini-clad body.
The driver of a school van for physically challenged kids has been fired after she went home and left a legally blind Somerset boy asleep in her parked van.
The Red Sox front office is still framing this as a matter of personal choice – not politics.
Something unusual happened in Natick Monday evening. The Little Leaguers actually got to play.
More than 7,000 former Boy Scout leaders have been accused of more than 12,000 sexual assaults on boys since the 1940's.
A family dog is recovering after being saved from an attacking pit bull.
A New Hampshire couple stepped up after an Army veteran's bike was stolen in Lawrence.
Many Red Sox fans traveled from other cities to be part of Opening Day at Fenway Park.
George Potenza launched a clothing drive in late March – placing several bins around town – at other schools and even the police department. But he didn't stop there.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race and quickly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris came as welcome news to both Massachusetts senators.
President Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race was praised by members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation and the governor.
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
President Biden's decision to drop out and endorse Kamala Harris came as welcome news to both Massachusetts senators.
President Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race was praised by members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation and the governor.
President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
President Biden is dropping his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
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.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
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.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
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.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in college basketball for 2025, and the Brockton native has some big dreams for the future.
Is a starter and a bat at the deadline too much to ask for? How about winning a playoff series? It's OK to get a bit greedy with your expectations for the 2024 Red Sox.
While the veteran players on the Patriots roster don't have to report to training camp until next week, the rookies are checking in for work on Friday. And there will be a lot of them reporting for duty in Foxboro.
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.