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.
Michelle Carter, woman convicted in texting suicide case, to be released early from prison because of good behavior: officials
Michelle Carter, the Massachusetts woman convicted of encouraging her boyfriend to commit suicide in 2014, will be released from prison sometime next week after serving less than 10 months of her 15-month sentence, officials say.
Troopers rescue abducted 11-year-old girl after spotting kidnapper's car on Massachusetts highway
An 11-year-old girl was found safe and a suspect has been arrested after an Amber Alert was issued Wednesday, Massachusetts State Police said.
103-year-old World War II veteran awarded 8 medals for valor 75 years after liberation from POW camp
World War II veteran Peter Fantasia, 103, was finally awarded the long-overdue combat medals he never sought for his military service 75 years ago.
Prosecutor: Mom threw 2 young children from building, then jumped on Christmas day
Authorities believe a mother killed her two young children and then herself in Boston on Christmas Day.
Viral police sign shares clever warning to drunk drivers during the holiday season
The Freetown Police Department in Massachusetts put out a clever and humorous warning for anyone considering drinking and driving, that Santa is also watching.
Survey: Philadelphia ranked 9th rudest city in America
The City of Brotherly Love was ranked the ninth rudest city in America, according to a new survey by Business Insider.
Pete Frates, inspiration behind ALS ice bucket challenge, dies at 34
Pete Frates, the creator and inspiration behind the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, has died, according to Boston College. He was 34.
Boy waiting for heart transplant asking for Christmas cards
A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.
Blackhawks beat Bruins 4-3 in OT
Jonathan Toews scored 54 seconds into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks recovered after blowing a three-goal, third-period lead to beat Boston 4-3 on Thursday night and end the Bruins’ eight-game winning streak.
Wildcats beat Eagles 82-64 in Big 10/ACC Challenge
Miller Kopp and Boo Buie each scored 20 points, and Northwestern beat Boston College 82-64 in a Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup Tuesday night.
Father arrested after son, 5, brings heroin to school, says tasting it turns him into Spider-Man
A Massachusetts father was arrested and charged Friday after his 5-year-old son allegedly brought a bag of heroin to kindergarten and told his teacher he turns into Spider-Man when he tastes it.
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.
Lori Loughlin, 10 other parents charged anew in college admissions scandal
The charge accuses the parents of attempting to bribe officials at an organization that receives federal funding.
Cortisone injections for hip and knee pain can be riskier than previously believed, study says
Hip and knee intra-articular corticosteroid injections, which are quite commonly given to treat joint pain, may be more harmful than medical professionals previously thought, according to new study from the Boston University School of Medicine.
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.
With Chicago's regulars in Berlin, Bruins beat Blackhawks 8-2
David Pastrnak and Jake DeBrusk each had three goals and an assist in Boston's victory over a Chicago split squad.
New England Patriots release wide receiver Antonio Brown after 2nd accusation
Antonio Brown was released by the Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England is the third team in seven months to have tired of the receiver's conduct.
Venmo app scam targeting users, police warn
Police are warning Venmo users of a new scam that is targeting the popular mobile payment app.
Tesla driver spotted 'asleep at wheel' on Massachusetts highway
Boston resident Dakota Randall was driving on the Massachusetts Turnpike at around 3 pm on Sunday, September 8, when he noticed both the driver and the front-seat passenger of a Tesla next to him appeared to be asleep.