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In Massachusetts, about 62% of residents live in a town with fluoridated drinking water.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services, faced tough questions from Massachusetts and New Hampshire senators on vaccines and abortion at his confirmation hearing.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions from Massachusetts and New Hampshire senators on vaccines and abortion at his confirmation hearing.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Rep. Auchincloss said a vote for Kennedy would betray the Democratic Party's pledge to health.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not appear on the ballot in Massachusetts for the November 2024 presidential election.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn't qualify for CNN's Trump-Biden debate.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reaching out to younger voters where they get their news - social media.
Kennedy is seeing a healthy 18% support among 18- to 29-year-olds. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
Who could Kennedy hurt more come November? If he can get on enough state ballots, that might be the biggest wild card in the race.
Nicole Shanahan is a donor and California-based attorney and entrepreneur.
The super PAC aired an ad with images of from his uncle's John F. Kennedy's slogans, clips and a song, and Robert Kennedy Jr. then apologized to members to his family if the ad caused them pain.
Michael Skakel was found guilty in 2002 of the 1975 bludgeoning death of Martha Moxley, who lived across the street.
Kennedy has done it by building a campaign the fact-checkers say "seeks to legitimize conspiracy theories."
Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce Monday that he will drop his Democratic bid for president and run as an independent or third-party candidate.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken more heat over recent comments alleging ethnic targeting of the COVID-19 virus
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
WBZ TV political analyst Jon Keller says Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign is "an effort doomed to fail."
WBZ TV political analyst Jon Keller says Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign is "an effort doomed to fail."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his run for presidency Wednesday morning in Boston. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
The Democrat made the official announcement Wednesday at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his run for presidency Wednesday morning in Boston.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is running for president and he's going to make the formal announcement in Boston.
He's the oldest son of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, who was assassinated while campaigning for president in 1968.
The MBTA partially shut down service on the Green Line in Boston because a trolley rolled back into the trolley behind it at Park Street.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 in a much-anticipated potential NBA Finals preview.
A 32-year-old New Bedford woman has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly shooting a dog with a pellet gun.
President Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education may have large impacts across Massachusetts.
There are more than a dozen requests from both prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Karen Read trial.
The MBTA partially shut down service on the Green Line in Boston because a trolley rolled back into the trolley behind it at Park Street.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, of New Hampshire, announced she will not be running for reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026.
There are more than a dozen requests from both prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Karen Read trial.
NASA will wait at least another day to launch its next space station crew, delaying the return of Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams a bit longer.
This spring marks 250 years since the start of the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts. Special banners will be waving in front of the buildings that witnessed history in Lexington.
Bostonians are feeling grateful for the extra hour of daylight and a psychologist said it has added benefits.
A new report says 10 popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them.
Massachusetts has the second-highest hospital bed occupancy in the nation - 86% - according to a recent study from the American Medical Association.
A new study found that eating an orange a day may lower a person's risk of depression by 20%.
A program at Cape Cod Community College is bringing free teeth cleaning to children during school vacation week.
A New Hampshire man's concert tickets purchased on StubHub were stolen by hackers. He reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action for help.
British Airways has restored a $7,300 travel credit for a Massachusetts family after they had to cancel a trip because of a medical emergency.
Gov. Maura Healey is moving to close a state-run hospital in Canton that is home to dozens of kids with special needs.
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
A truck driver was fined $210 for a crash that caused more than a million dollars in damage.
Rep. Bill Keating stood up for a transgender colleague but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said the fight may not be wise for Democrats.
Dozens of colleges nationwide - including some in Massachusetts - have received a warning from Linda McMahon. But what about the First Amendment?
Jon Keller says the Trump address to Congress was missing two key points Tuesday night.
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) said he is "worried" about the situation in Washington and the effects it could have on Massachusetts if funding is cut.
Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern weighed in on the cuts and federal freezes happening under President Donald Trump.
TD Bank is closing 38 branches, including six of its stores in Massachusetts.
Shaw's Supermarket is closing two stores in New England - one in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire.
Twin Donuts in Allston is closing for good at the end of the month.
Wayfair laid off about 170 Massachusetts-based employees on Friday. The company's corporate headquarters are in Boston.
Massachusetts businesses are worried that President Donald Trump's tariffs will create higher prices for consumers.
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 Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 in a much-anticipated potential NBA Finals preview.
There are four bidders remaining in the sale of the Boston Celtics, according to a new report by Sportico on Wednesday.
Fans of the Boston Red Sox are gearing up for a new season, but will soon get an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at last year's team.
Wednesday night's Celtics-Thunder showdown will bring a postseason feel to TD Garden, as the much-anticipated tilt could be a preview of this summer's NBA Finals.
The 2025 NFL Draft order is set, and the New England Patriots are set to bring nine selections to Green Bay in late April.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.