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Medical examiner: Obama chef's death on Martha's Vineyard was accidental
The medical examiner's office has ruled the death of Tafari Campbell, a chef of former President Barack Obama, was accidental.
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The medical examiner's office has ruled the death of Tafari Campbell, a chef of former President Barack Obama, was accidental.
One of the whales pictured has been seen around Massachusetts since the 1970s.
A preliminary report from the NTSB said a pilot blacked out while trying to land on Martha's Vineyard last month before the plane crashed.
A preliminary report from the NTSB said a pilot blacked out while trying to land on Martha's Vineyard last month before the plane crashed.
Tafari Campbell, a chef of former President Barack Obama, was visiting Martha's Vineyard when he died. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Tafari Campbell, a chef of former President Barack Obama, was visiting Martha's Vineyard when he died.
WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Tafari Campbell, a chef of former President Barack Obama, was visiting Martha's Vineyard when he died.
Crews are searching for a missing paddleboarder in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard Sunday night.
The pilot of a small plane that crash-landed on the Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard last weekend after he suffered a medical emergency has died.
There were terrifying moments in the sky over Martha's Vineyard this weekend when a passenger was forced to step-in and land a plane.
A passenger of a small airplane took the controls and crash landed on Martha's Vineyard after the pilot suffered a medical emergency, police said.
A pyrotechnics company has been suspended after unexploded fireworks shells washed up on a Martha's Vineyard beach.
A pyrotechnics company has been suspended after unexploded fireworks shells washed up on a Martha's Vineyard beach.
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, there are Juneteenth commemorations, a Father's Day party and a Portuguese Fest.
A Texas sheriff's department is recommending criminal charges against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the relocation program that brought migrants to Martha's Vineyard.
A Texas sheriff's department is recommending criminal charges against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the relocation program that brought migrants to Martha's Vineyard.
On the list, which includes South Africa, Spain, France and St. Barts, four of the nude beaches are in the U.S.
Martha’s Vineyard is home to a unique non-profit offering overnight sailing experiences aboard a 19th century ship. Sponsored by Chevy
The State Police and the Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office are asking for the public's help in identifying a newborn girl whose remains were found at a recycling facility in Rochester.
Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying the remains of a "fetus or newborn infant" found in a Rochester recycling facility on Thursday.
The play is a behind-the-scenes look at the three main actors in the Steven Spielberg movie.
A new documentary film focuses on the migrants' unexpected journey to Martha's Vineyard.
Part of New England got a White Christmas after all - and it's where you'd least expect.
Part of New England got snow for Christmas after all - and it's where you'd least expect.
The state attorney general is investigating the shooting of Nyah Mway, who was born in Myanmar and is a member of its Karen ethnic minority.
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Sunday due to bacteria levels.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
The Dalai Lama, Tibet's 88-year-old spiritual leader, underwent a knee replacement surgery on Friday at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
The WBZ NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening.
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Sunday due to bacteria levels.
Canton residents are beginning to wonder if the Karen Read murder trial will end with no unanimous decision after a week of deliberations ended with a hung jury.
As the deadlocked jury in the Karen Read murder trial went home for the weekend, there's now questions about what would happen if the judge declares a mistrial next week.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
A new study from Harvard Business School shows why there should be more women managers in the workplace.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Although there has been skepticism around plant-based meat, Canadian researchers have found that it's the better option when it comes to getting in your protein.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, 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.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka added a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
At least two Bruins players will be partaking in next year's 4 Nations Face-Off.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669.
A fisherman in Dennis may have captured the first pictures of a wild flamingo in Massachusetts.