Man had active coronavirus infection for 5 months that mutated several times, researchers say
The 45-year-old man’s case has drawn attention from researchers about the potential role similar scenarios could have played in the emergence of new coronavirus variants.
Person of interest in shooting death of Yale graduate student spotted in Georgia
Qinxuan Pan, a 29-year-old Massachusetts resident, who has been named as a person of interest in connection with the Feb. 6 shooting death of a graduate student at Yale University was spotted in metro Atlanta on Thursday and U.S. Marshals said he should be considered "armed and dangerous."
Music to my fears: Man swallows earbud while sleeping
A man is warning people against using headphones while falling asleep after health care workers had to remove a wireless earbud from his esophagus.
Missing Massachusetts teen Nya Brown found safe, reunited with family
A Massachusetts teenager who had been missing for nearly two weeks was found safe and reunited with her family, authorities said.
Nancy Bush Ellis, sister of former President George HW Bush, dies due to COVID-19
She was outspoken liberal before switching to GOP in 1979
Country singer Tyler Rich discovered a dead body on New Year's Eve: 'I'm broken over this'
Tyler Rich is opening up about the harrowing experience of coming across a dead man's body while out on a run.
Officer provides dinner instead of charges to suspected shoplifters
A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.
Boston removes statue of slave kneeling before Abraham Lincoln
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet has been removed from its downtown Boston perch.
Father who died 6 years ago left son $10 to buy him his first beer when he turned 21
Matt Goodman's father wanted to buy his son his first beer when he turned 21, even though he knew he wouldn't be around by then. Shortly before he passed away, he left a $10 bill with his family, and they held onto it for six years -- all so Matt could have that first beer from his dad.
Chicago rapper G Herbo pleads not guilty to fraud scheme
Chicago rapper G Herbo pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to participating in a scheme to use stolen credit card information to pay for things like luxury vacation rentals and designer puppies.
First big winter storm of season dumping a foot of heavy, wet snow on Northeast
Parts of the Northeast are going to get a foot of wet snow. Thousands of people have already lost power and accidents littered the Massachusetts Turnpike Saturday. The windy storm could result in near-blizzard conditions.
Pregnant teen, missing since October, believed to be found dead in Florida
The body of a pregnant woman last seen in October was found in Florida, authorities announced this week.
Earthquake rattles parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York
The 3.6 earthquake was centered just off Massachusetts was the strongest quake in this area since 1976. "It was a rumbling. It sounded like something exploded. It rumbled. The whole house shook," one resident said.
Actress Lori Loughlin reports to prison in college scam
The 'Full House' star will serve her two-month sentence for her role in the college admissions bribery scandal at a prison in Dublin, California.
Man sets fire to ballot box in Boston, destroying 35 ballots
Boston police are looking for a man who set fire to a ballot box this weekend. There were 122 ballots inside. Police say that 87 were still legible. Voters who are worried their ballots might have been destroyed can go online to confirm whether their vote was recorded.
High school switches to online learning after some students attend party without masks
The school district says they understand "young people's desire to be together, as far away from adults as possible," but that ignoring the rules was "potentially harming the community at large."
Massachusetts veteran who says woman assaulted him for supporting Trump vows 'We'll be back'
“I’m not a hero,” said Griffin, who served in the Navy during Vietnam. “I’m not anything. I’m just a guy who’s out here holding a sign, and just wanting to show support for my candidate. We pray for this country, and for this woman.”
People call 911 about giant sunfish in Massachusetts, officials ask them to stop
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
Man charged with setting fire to display supporting Biden and Harris
Lonnie Durfee, 49, has been charged with setting fire to hay bales decorated with the words USA VOTE BIDEN HARRIS. The owner of the political display said he expected it to be vandalized, but was surprised by fire. "We're not afraid," he said.
Minnesota family survives wild hot air balloon ride
A family from Mayer, Minnesota visiting the East Coast just wanted to enjoy the fall colors from a hot air balloon, however, things suddenly took a scary turn.