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Returning a Christmas gift? Here's what you need to know first
WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
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WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Malls are busier than ever as shoppers try to get their last minute holiday shopping done.
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Braintree Police K-9 Kitt, killed in the line of duty, will soon have a permanent memorial at South Shore Plaza.
Weekend forecast; Orange Line shutdown; Car drives inside mall
Police said a "confused" driver ended up on the upper level inside South Shore Plaza in Braintree Thursday.
Former retail spaces are making way for lab facilities at three malls in Massachusetts.
Julius Hammond-Desir, the 19-year-old wanted for the murder of a young man at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree last month, was arrested Wednesday.
The South Shore Plaza in Braintree has added additional security measures following a deadly shooting earlier this month.
An arrest warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Julius Hammond-Desir.
A prosecutor said Samantha Schwartz took the suspect to an apartment where he could hide and brought him food.
The victim has been identified as Dijoun Beasley, 26, of Dorchester.
South Shore Plaza in Braintree is back open for business a day after a shooting that left one person in critical condition.
The South Shore Plaza in Braintree closed Saturday afternoon after a 26-year-old man was shot inside the plaza. He was taken to a Boston hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Jose Rodriguez, of Boston, will face several charges in connection with a shooting that locked down the South Shore Plaza Friday.
It was an incredibly frightening situation for the people inside the mall, as people started running and hiding wherever they could.
Police arrested a Randolph man who they say fled from officers at South Shore Plaza in Braintree Monday night.
There was a heavy police presence at malls in the Boston area after social media posts called for looting.
Among the mayhem, the Coates family had it down to a science.
A shoplifting suspect fleeing the scene hit a police officer with the car they were driving, according to Braintree police.
Nine Chipotle workers were taken to the hospital after a chemical spill.
A Boston area mall was evacuated after unfounded reports of an active shooter.
Police arrested a suspect allegedly involved in a gang-related shooting inside South Shore Plaza Friday night.
Police were out in force at South Shore Plaza in Braintree to investigate shots being fired.
A hearing on the duty status of the lead investigator in the Karen Read case will be held on Monday.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
The Boston Red Sox stunned New York 5-3 on Friday night and sent the Yankees to their 14th loss in 18 games.
A Massachusetts teen managed to stop a runaway boat going in circles on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is the latest Democrat to express concerns about President Joe Biden running for re-election.
In an exclusive interview with WBZ-TV, John O'Keefe's brother revealed what he said to Karen Read in court after a mistrial was declared in her murder trial.
For the first time, John O’Keefe’s brother Paul is speaking about Karen Read and what his family has gone through during the high-profile case that ended in a mistrial.
A hearing on the duty status of the lead investigator in the Karen Read case will be held on Monday.
A man accused of trying to kidnap a child from a Boston July 4th party was in court Friday, where a judge ordered him to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Boston Red Sox stunned New York 5-3 on Friday night and sent the Yankees to their 14th loss in 18 games.
Automatic runner Romy Gonzalez scored a go-ahead run on David Hamilton's RBI groundout in the 12th inning, Tyler O'Neill added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Thursday for a sweep of the three-game series.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Ceddanne Rafaela tripled, doubled and drove in three runs, Brayan Bello limited Miami to a run over 6 2/3 innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Marlins 7-2 on Wednesday night.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown lost his ring during the team's parade. Two fans helped him track it down, and he paid them back with a big surprise.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
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.