Massachusetts

Former New Bedford Whaling Museum worker indicted for stealing more than $150,000 in artifacts: Police

A former worker at the New Bedford Whaling Museum has been indicted for stealing museum artifacts worth more than $150,000, according to the Bristol District Attorney's...
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Why 'swatting' calls to US schools are becoming a big concern

1 hour ago | WGN TV

Swatting incidents targeting U.S. schools and colleges have been making headlines for months, with dozens being reported in the days after a deadly shooting at an elementary...
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Man engages law enforcement in standoff outside Mass. school

4 hours ago | WCVB

A man in a vehicle has engaged central Massachusetts law enforcement in a standoff Thursday morning after a pursuit, according to State Police.
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Hartford man, Middletown resident sentenced to federal prison time in multi-state violent robbery spree

4 hours ago | Hartford Courant

A Hartford man and a Middletown resident were sentenced to federal prison time on Wednesday for their role in a rash of violent robberies at AT&T stores in Connecticut and...
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House to take up tax relief, free college, Speaker tells Greater Boston Chamber

5 hours ago | Boston Herald

The House will take up some version of the governor's tax cuts and carry through with her plan to give Massachusetts adults free community college, House Speaker Ron Mariano...
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How ‘swatting' calls spread as schools face real threats

6 hours ago | The Morning Call

A spate of threats and false reports of shooters have been pouring into schools and colleges across the country for months, raising concerns among law enforcement and elected...
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Feds inspect Springfield factory as part of probe into MBTA's Chinese contractor

9 hours ago | Boston Herald

Federal transportation officials inspected the embattled Springfield factory where new MBTA subway cars are being assembled, as part of an ongoing probe into whether Chinese...
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Throwback Thursday

16 hours ago | Boston Herald

Boston City Hall never looked lovelier. Before the brutalist behemoth rose in Government Center, it existed on architectural plans as construction got under way. This March 30...
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Mass. hospital care quality has deteriorated over past 2 years, nurses survey says

17 hours ago | WCVB

Nearly 20% of nurses who took part in the survey say they plan to leave the profession in the next two years because of staffing issues, according to the Massachusetts Nurses...
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Video: Cold, windy conditions for Red Sox opener, more rain ahead

17 hours ago | WCVB

StormTeam 5 has a look at the forecast for Boston, Massachusetts and New England.
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Mets vs. Marlins: TV channel, MLB Opening Day live stream, watch online...

The NL East rivals will kick off the new year at loanDepot park Read more ...

2023 NBA Draft: Alabama's Brandon Miller turns pro after excellent but...

Miller is heading to the NBA Draft after leading all freshmen in scoring during the 2022-23 season Read more ...

Asante Samuel has a Bill Belichick warning for Lamar Jackson: ‘Trust me'

Retired NFL cornerback Asante Samuel Sr. is not a supporter of the Lamar Jackson-Patriots speculation. Read more ...

Mets Make Unfortunate Justin Verlander Injury Announcement Ahead of Opening Day

Prior to the team's Opening Day game against the Marlins on Thursday, the Mets announced that prized free agent acquisition Justin Verlander would be placed on the 15-day... Read more ...

Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to five new charges

NEW YORK - Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of the cryptocurrency platform FTX, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to additional charges alleging that he committed bank... Read more ...

Bomb found after shackled woman shows up at NYPD precinct, says BF tortured her

Alexander Isaac allegedly held the woman captive inside his Staten Island mobile home and raped and abused her, according to the criminal complaint against him. Read more ...

25 celebrity-loved Alo Yoga styles to shop in 2023: Leggings, more

With so many A-list devotees, it just might be easier to name a star who hasn't worn the brand's leggings, sports bras and sweats. Read more ...

Martha Stewart swoons over Aaron Judge on Yankees' Opening Day: ‘Handsome dude'

Martha Stewart is having herself a day at the ballpark. Read more ...

Biden Tells Bank Regulators To Restore Financial Regulations Weakened Under...

The president is essentially asking regulators to reverse a 2018 law - without legislation. Read more ...

Nations League, Gold Cup Summer Creates Dilemma for Crowning Kings of Concacaf

The Canadian men are the Kings of Concacaf, with a capital K. So they say. Cyle Larin made some waves Monday when he told OneSoccer, “We're the big boys,” following Canada 's... Read more ...