Man Insists He 'Had to Stab' His Mother After She Allegedly Tried to Stab Him: Police
A Massachusetts man pleaded not guilty in court after stabbing his mother and stepfather, severely injuring them, claiming that he did so out of self-defense.
Trump Repeats Frequently Debunked Claim that Offshore Wind Farms Are Driving Whales 'Crazy'
Donald Trump has once again attributed the rise in whale deaths to offshore wind turbines, saying the renewable energy source is "driving the whales crazy."
Teen Accused of Trying to Drown Black Boy, Calling Him 'George Floyd' Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder Charges
A white Massachusetts teen has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and assault with a dangerous weapon after he was accused of trying to drown a Black boy.
Amazon Driver Abandoned Dozens of Packages in the Woods 'Because They Were Stressed': Police
An Amazon delivery driver left dozens of packages in the woods in Massachusetts instead of delivering them because they were stressed, officials say
Animal Lover Who Tried to Save Raccoon from Getting Run Over Ends Up with Thousands in Medical Bills After Bloody Bite
An animal lover who tried to save a raccoon from getting run over ended up with thousands of dollars in medical bills after the raccoon bit her.
Bodycam Footage Shows Cops Mocking Bumbling 'Santa' Who Got Stuck in Chimney During Police Chase: 'You're an Idiot'
A Massachusetts man attempted to escape police by hiding in a chimney, only to get stuck and require rescue, leading to mockery from officers.
Dognappers Return Elderly Pet to Owners After Social Media Plea Goes Viral, Claim It Was a 'Well-Intended Mistake'
A Massachusetts family has been reunited with their dog who was allegedly stolen out of their yard thanks to the help of users on social media, officials say.
State Law Blocks Wrongfully Convicted Man Who Spent Quarter-Century Behind Bars from Getting Full Damages Awarded by Jury
A man who spent 26 years in prison for a murder he did not commit will take home a fraction of the $13 million awarded to him thanks to a state law.
Mayor of Sanctuary City Concerned About Becoming A Target in Trump's Administration
Democratic leaders walk a fine line between protecting immigrant communities and avoiding actions that could make them targets of heightened ICE enforcement.
Mayor Caught on Camera Flipping Off Striking Teachers, Blames His Actions on 'Frightened Wife'
Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga was caught on camera flipping off striking teachers during a tense negotiation standoff.
Trump Wins City in Deep Blue Massachusetts That Has Not Voted for a Republican President in 7 Decades
President-elect Donald Trump won historically blue Fall River, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, flipping the city red after decades of residents voting blue.
Kamala Supporter Receives Fake Harris Postcard Falsely Claiming He Must Host Family of Immigrants in His Home
A supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign received a fake postcard in the mail, informing him that a family of four immigrants would be moving into his home after he put up a yard sign demonstrating his political affiliation.
Massachusetts Man Invested in True Crime Drama Accused of Intimidating Witnesses with Rubber Ducks
An elderly man who has allegedly been spreading material, including rubber ducks and counterfeit $100 bills, in support of a defendant in a murder case has now been charged with witness intimidation, amongst other criminal charges.
Massachusetts Town Spends Thousands of Taxpayer Dollars to Cover Up Resident's Pro-Trump Sign
A Massachusetts town is spending thousands of dollars to block a pro-Trump sign being projected onto a local water tower.
Passenger on Boston-Bound Flight Accused of Snapping Pics of Woman Without Consent, Then Masturbating 'With His Penis Fully Exposed'
A man on a flight to Boston has been arrested for making unwanted advances towards a female passenger, and then exposing himself within the view of nearby passengers mid-air, officials say.
Massachusetts Restaurant Faces Backlash After Letting WWII Re-enactors Eat While Dressed as Nazis: 'We Deeply Apologize'
A Massachusetts restaurant is being threatened after allowing World War II re-enactors dressed as Nazis to dine in.
A Student Was Punished for Using AI to Write a Paper. Now His Parents Are Suing the School: 'They Violated His Civil Rights'
The student was awarded a zero for the project's notes and draft portions, barred from applying to the National Honor Society and was given detention.
Massachusetts Cop Charged With Raping Child After Confessing to Fellow Officer About 'Intimate Relationship' With Teenage Girl: DA
A former Massachusetts police officer has been indicted on charges relating to an alleged sexual relationship he had with a 15-year-old.
Internet-Famous Beaver Ordered to Be Returned to Nature As Experts Warn She May Not Survive
Nibi, a rescue beaver who has resided at Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, may be released back into the wild in accordance with orders from state officials.
Runaway Bull Still at Large After Herd Breaks Free from Rodeo Held in Shopping Mall Parking Lot
Eight bulls escaped from their pens and were on the run for three hours. Seven bulls were caught but one is still at large.
Landlord Accused of Drunkenly Bulldozing House With Tenants Inside Tells Police "I Had A Lot of Trouble With Them People"
When police asked the landlord why he drove a bulldozer into his tenant's home, he said he had a "lot of trouble with them people."
A Boston Man Spit on the Sidewalk Outside His House. DNA from His Spit Was Used to Solve a Decades-Old Murder
Karen Taylor, 25, was stabbed 15 times in her home. Her mother found her in a pool of blood after Taylor's 3-year-old daughter answered the phone.
Massachusetts Gov. Healey sends officials to Texas border to deter migrants from coming to the state
The goal is to warn migrants and local authorities that the state's emergency shelter system is full.
Latinos' retirement savings lag far behind those of Whites in Massachusetts, study finds
The median value of White residents' 401(k) accounts was approximately $60,000 compared to Latino residents' median of $30,000
Venezuelan Migrants Flown to Massachusetts by Ron DeSantis Are Cleared to Sue Charter Company
The migrants were promised work and housing opportunities
Man Brutally Kills Elderly Couple After Argument Over Barking Dog
Officers are searching for a man who allegedly killed a couple following an argument over barking dogs.
Man Charged With Murdering His Mother Dies After Choking On Wet Toilet Paper
A man charged with murdering his mother and setting her body on fire choked to death on wet toilet paper.
Woman Bludgeoned Pal To Death With Hammer After Forging His Checks, Stealing $40,000
A woman reportedly bludgeoned her former landlord to death with a hammer after stealing US$40,000 from him by forging his checks in Boston, Massachusetts.
Woman Kills Herself After Shooting Three Of Her Relatives To Death
A woman reportedly killed herself after shooting three of her male relatives to death in Rockaway Street, Lynn, Massachusetts on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Woman Runs Over, Kills Former Partner After Argument Over Custody Of Children
A woman reportedly ran over and killed her former partner in a parking lot after an argument ensued between them over the custody of their children in Salem, Massachusetts on Saturday, Aug. 20.