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Some Locals Excited About Pope John Paul II's Beatification
Cardinal Sean O'Malley is in Rome for the beatification of Pope John Paul II, and many parishioners said they were excited about the event.
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Cardinal Sean O'Malley is in Rome for the beatification of Pope John Paul II, and many parishioners said they were excited about the event.
Saturday was National Take Back Day, an effort by the DEA and law enforcement to get unneeded and potentially dangerous prescription drugs out of people's homes.
New Hampshire voters are getting their first close-up look at Donald Trump as he decides whether to seek the Republican nomination for president.
A Maine woman whose car and infant daughter were abandoned in a New Hampshire parking lot appears to be the victim of a crime, police said Sunday.
Three people were hurt and three others were arrested at a brawl after baby shower in Lawrence Saturday night.
State police have identified the victims of Friday's crash on 495 that they say was a result of road rage.
Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua is coming under more scrutiny, this time, as federal and state officials reportedly look into corruption allegations against him.
State police are investigating whether two cars racing on Route 495 in Merrimac led to a serious crash that closed the northbound side of the highway Friday afternoon.
State police have located a man who witnesses at the Burlington Mall thought was carrying a rifle; and confirmed the item was actually an umbrella.
Attorney General Martha Coakley says the state's wiretapping laws are outdated and need to be revised to make fighting street gangs easier.
A couple of men from Florida are charting a new course for the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum that will reopen as a new and bigger attraction next year.
Kenya's Caroline Kilel has won the women's race in the Boston Marathon, outsprinting American Desiree Davila to win in an unofficial time of 2 hours, 22 minutes, 36 seconds.
Some 27,000 runners representing 90 countries are taking part in the 115th running of the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Crews were putting the finishing touches on the Boston Marathon finish line Saturday.
The swan boats opened for business in the Public Garden Saturday.
A jury has begun deliberations in the case of a Salem woman accused of withholding cancer treatment from her autistic son.
The MBTA has announced it will expand the quiet car program on all Commuter Rail lines on a permanent basis.
Diplomats in Libya are waiting for confirmation of a GlobalPost reporter's arrival in Tripoli after being detained by Libyan authorities earlier this week.
A last-minute budget deal forged amid bluster and tough bargaining averted an embarrassing federal shutdown, cut billions in spending and provided the first major test of the divided government that voters ushered in five months ago.
Sen. Scott Brown joined the Kennedy family to break ground on the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate Friday.
A prosecutor in the trial of a mother accused of withholding life-saving drugs from her cancer-stricken son said her alleged actions were like pushing the boy in front of a car.
More than 50 people were arrested over the weekend after police from four towns broke up an underage drinking party in Plainville.
Two tour bus passengers fell out of the bathroom window and onto Route 2 in Shirley Saturday night.
Illinois congressman Luis Gutierrez met with immigrant advocates for a rally in East Boston on Sunday.
Authorities say a Massachusetts chemical plant has exploded.
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to go on a one-day strike.
Two men were sent flying into the ocean when a boat was capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast.
As excitement builds for the Paris Olympics, a Massachusetts fencing club is cheering on two former students competing among the world's best for a chance at gold.
A veteran Brewster police officer is on administrative leave, after facing disturbing felony charges involving inappropriate videos of naked young girls.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to go on a one-day strike.
Two men were sent flying into the ocean when a boat was capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast.
A police officer is recovering after he was struck by a construction vehicle in Boston Thursday afternoon.
The family of a Boston man is looking for answers after he was gunned down by a shooter police say was on a moped.
A popular public swimming pool in Charlestown has finally re-opened after a long struggle with the city of Boston.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
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.
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.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
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.
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.
After his promising rookie season ended after just four games because of a torn labrum, Patriots top cornerback Christian Gonzalez is happy to be back on the field for training camp.
Antonio Gibson missed the first day of practice, but the New England running back returned to the field Thursday for Day 2 of Patriots training camp.
Jayson Tatum is everywhere this summer. Soon enough, the Celtics superstar will be offering up some "cheers" in a newsstand near you.
The Red Sox and Alex Cora agreeing to a three-year contract extension came as a bit of a surprise on Wednesday. But it's a welcome surprise because of what it means for the franchise.
Brenton Doyle hit a grand slam, one of four home runs by Colorado, and the Rockies tied a franchise record for runs in a 20-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
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.