Massachusetts man gave ‘COVID hugs’ to cancer survivor, other strangers at Walmart, police say
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
Judge sentences Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli to prison for college bribery scheme
“Full House” star Lori Loughlin will be sentenced to two months in prison after a judge accepted her plea deal with prosecutors for paying $500,000 in bribes to cheat the college admissions process.
“Full House” star Lori Loughlin will be sentenced to two months in prison after a judge accepted her plea deal with prosecutors for paying $500,000 in bribes to cheat the college admissions process.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar to permanently close due to coronavirus
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
Trump announces government 'must' again seek death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber
President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. government "must" again pursue the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, after a federal appeals court Friday threw out the death sentence because the judge who oversaw the case did not adequately screen jurors for potential biases.
President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. government "must" again pursue the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, after a federal appeals court Friday threw out the death sentence because the judge who oversaw the case did not adequately screen jurors for potential biases.
Court overturns Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence
A federal appeals court on Friday overturned the death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man convicted in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
A federal appeals court on Friday overturned the death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man convicted in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Firefighters union removes 'Thin Blue Line' flags from trucks after resident complains
A Massachusetts firefighters union has taken down the “Thin Blue Line” flags it displayed on its trucks in support of police officers, following days of resistance to a town order asking for their removal.
A Massachusetts firefighters union has taken down the “Thin Blue Line” flags it displayed on its trucks in support of police officers, following days of resistance to a town order asking for their removal.
23 employees, 13 patients in non-COVID-19 unit infected with coronavirus at Massachusetts hospital
While the hospital said it followed COVID-19 guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, a news release emphasized the contagiousness of the disease.
While the hospital said it followed COVID-19 guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, a news release emphasized the contagiousness of the disease.
Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
Christopher Columbus statue beheaded in Boston
Images taken at Christopher Columbus Park this morning show the head of the monument lying on the ground next to its base, surrounded by crime scene tape.
Images taken at Christopher Columbus Park this morning show the head of the monument lying on the ground next to its base, surrounded by crime scene tape.
Boston Marathon officially canceled, replaced with virtual race event
Organizers have decided to have a “virtual event” instead, where participants who verify that they ran 26.2 miles on their own will receive their finisher’s medal.
Organizers have decided to have a “virtual event” instead, where participants who verify that they ran 26.2 miles on their own will receive their finisher’s medal.
Peter Manfredonia, fugitive UConn student wanted in 2 killings, caught in Maryland after manhunt
Peter Manfredonia, the fugitive University of Connecticut student wanted in two killings, was caught in Maryland after a manhunt that stretched on for days, police announced Wednesday night.
Peter Manfredonia, the fugitive University of Connecticut student wanted in two killings, was caught in Maryland after a manhunt that stretched on for days, police announced Wednesday night.
Teacher runs solo marathon with socially distanced supporters after Boston Marathon postponement
The April 19 at-home marathon was organized by Way’s husband after the Boston event was postponed.
The April 19 at-home marathon was organized by Way’s husband after the Boston event was postponed.
Police: Cashier sprayed in eyes with Lysol by customer angry about purchase limit
Police in Massachusetts are asking for the public's help to identify a woman accused of spraying Lysol in a cashier's eyes after being told of a purchase limit.
Police in Massachusetts are asking for the public's help to identify a woman accused of spraying Lysol in a cashier's eyes after being told of a purchase limit.
All-female fire engine crew hopes to inspire young girls to take up firefighting
Three female firefighters in Massachusetts are trying to inspire young girls to take up the profession.
Three female firefighters in Massachusetts are trying to inspire young girls to take up the profession.
JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display
Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.
Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.
MLB pitcher Rich Hill and wife arrested at Patriots game
Police said the free agent pitcher and his wife attempted to enter the stadium with an oversized bag and he argued with officers.
Police said the free agent pitcher and his wife attempted to enter the stadium with an oversized bag and he argued with officers.
Suspect in Atlanta murder arrested in Massachusetts
He's the second suspect in the deadly Atlanta shooting to be caught in Massachusetts.
He's the second suspect in the deadly Atlanta shooting to be caught in Massachusetts.
Buffalo Wild Wings chemical reaction leaves one employee dead, nearly a dozen hospitalized
One restaurant employee died and at least 10 other people, including patrons, were hospitalized on Thursday following a chemical reaction at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Massachusetts, authorities said.
One restaurant employee died and at least 10 other people, including patrons, were hospitalized on Thursday following a chemical reaction at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Massachusetts, authorities said.
Woman in 'total control' of boyfriend charged in his suicide
A former Boston College student who had "complete and total control" over her boyfriend has been indicted on an involuntary manslaughter charge for encouraging him to take his own life, Boston's top prosecutor said Monday.
A former Boston College student who had "complete and total control" over her boyfriend has been indicted on an involuntary manslaughter charge for encouraging him to take his own life, Boston's top prosecutor said Monday.
Teen born without limb donates hundreds of Barbies with prosthetic leg to children’s hospital
Chloe Newman arrived at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Massachusetts this week with a van full of Barbies to be donated to patients.
Chloe Newman arrived at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Massachusetts this week with a van full of Barbies to be donated to patients.