East Boston man faces 12 animal cruelty charges
An East Boston man accused of abusing his dog appeared in court on a dozen animal cruelty charges on Thursday.
Massachusetts state senator proposes legislation to regulate drones
State Senator John Velis plans to refile a bill clarifying what exactly a "drone" is under Massachusetts law
DA says mother killed in 1992 murder-for-hire, but her son disagrees
A man whose mother was murdered 32 years ago in Massachusetts does not agree with prosecutors who say they've made a break in the cold case.
Karen Read case hearing focuses on dog bite testimony
Prosecutors want to exclude testimony about an alleged dog attack in the Karen Read case.
Natick select board chair's car vandalized amid immigration policy debate
Natick Select Board Chair Kathryn Coughlin discovered her car, parked in her own driveway, with the words "DEPORT ILLEGALS" spray painted across the side.
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson arrested
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested Friday on federal public corruption charges, authorities said.
FBI warns texts between Apple, Android devices could be intercepted
The FBI is warning that texts between Apple and Android devices could be intercepted by foreign hackers.
Judge approves Karen Read prosecutors' request for interview materials
Judge Beverly Cannone approved a request from prosecutors to get access to unedited and off-the-record recordings from interviews with Karen Read and her family.
How locking up phones has changed life inside Brockton High School
It's been nearly three months since Brockton High School started its phone lock up policy, and bother teachers and students say it has made a difference.
Your home heating bill could be the same or lower than last year
Home heating bills in Massachusetts could be cheaper this winter, according to a Boston University economist.
Prosecutors want doctor's "dog bite" testimony kept out of Karen Read's second trial
Prosecutors are asking a judge to keep expert testimony about an alleged dog attack out of Karen Read's second trial.
Shopping season is monthlong as sales holidays blend together
The sales holidays - Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday - have all begun to blend.
Judge denies request for Karen Read's parents' phone records
A judge has denied a motion from prosecutors in the Karen Read case to get access to her parents' cell phones ahead of her second trial.
What are the consequences for teacher strikes in Massachusetts?
Striking teachers are going without pay, as school committee members say it's illegal to pay an employee who is on strike.
Non-union staff serve lunch, drive buses while teacher strike continues
As teacher strikes continue in three North Shore communities in Massachusetts, non-union employees at the schools like bus drivers and cafeteria workers are still hard at work.