Sen. Bernie Sanders said he is set to pursue contempt charges against Steward CEO
Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has said he is prepared to pursue contempt charges against Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre if he fails to show up at a hearing Thursday despite being issued a subpoena.
Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night
Health officials warn that a rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, prompting the cancellation of some events and changes to sports schedules to avoid bites by infected bugs.
Markey and Warren condemn Steward's CEO for refusing to comply with a Senate subpoena
Massachusetts U.S. Sens. Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren are among several political leaders who are attacking the leader of a troubled health care system for refusing to comply with a subpoena to appear before a Senate committee.
A Kenyan man wanted in Massachusetts for allegedly killing his girlfriend has been extradited
Authorities say a Kenyan man wanted in Massachusetts to face murder charges has been extradited nearly a year after he fled the United States.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primaries
Massachusetts Republicans will choose candidates to challenge U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in state primaries on Tuesday.
Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus
Massachusetts health officials have announced a second confirmed case of the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus in the state.
Gun rights activists target new Massachusetts law with lawsuit and repeal effort
Massachusetts gun rights activists are vowing to pursue repealing a gun bill signed into law by Democratic Gov. Maura Healey.
Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters' gear
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed into law a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS in firefightersโ protective gear.
Trucking company owner pleads guilty to charges related to crash that killed 7 bikers
An owner of a now defunct trucking company has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a deadly crash in New Hampshire that killed seven motorcyclists.
Massachusetts governor says Steward Health Care must give 120-day notice before closing hospitals
Gov. Maura Healey says she is pressing Steward Health Care to adhere to a state Department of Public Health regulation that hospital owners must give 120 days notice before any medical facility can close in Massachusetts.
Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO
A Senate committee has voted to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the companyโs CEO.
Woman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children's Hospital
A Massachusetts woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Childrenโs Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its surgical program for transgender youths.
Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary War
Archeologists with the National Park Service say they have found musket balls that date back nearly 250 years and were fired during one of the first battles in the Revolutionary War.
Barstool owner rescued by Coast Guard after losing control of boat off Nantucket
The owner and founder of the website Barstool Sports lost control of a boat off Nantucket before being rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Massachusetts ballot question would give Uber and Lyft drivers right to form a union
Drivers for ride-hailing companies in Massachusetts are pushing ahead with what they describe as a first-of-its-kind ballot question that could win them union rights if approved by voters.
Animal rescuers try to keep dozens of dolphins away from Cape Cod shallows after mass stranding
Animal rescuers were trying to keep dozens of dolphins away from shallow waters around Cape Cod after 125 of the creatures earlier stranded themselves.
Karen Read, a 'convenient outsider' accused of killing her Boston police boyfriend
The woman charged with killing her Boston police officer boyfriend had dated him briefly when they were in their 20s, and they reconnected during the pandemic.
Uber and Lyft agree to pay drivers $32.50 per hour in Massachusetts settlement
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell says drivers for Uber and Lyft will earn a minimum pay standard of $32.50 per hour under a settlement.
On wealthy Martha's Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety
High housing costs on Marthaโs Vineyard are forcing many regular workers to leave and threatening public safety.
7 shot when gunfire erupts at a pop-up party in Massachusetts
Massachusetts authorities say seven people were shot and wounded and an eighth was hurt while running away when gunfire erupted at a large gathering of young people in Methuen.
Double take: 23 sets of twins graduate from a single Massachusetts middle school
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from a Massachusetts middle school, making up about 10% of the eighth-grade class.
Massachusetts fugitive dubbed the 'bad breath rapist' captured in California after 16 years at large
Authorities say a fugitive dubbed the โbad breath rapistโ has been arrested in the San Francisco Bay Area more than 16 years after he fled following a conviction for sexually assaulting a coworker in Massachusetts.
Evaluation requested for suspect charged in stabbings at Massachusetts movie theater, McDonald's
A Massachusetts individual has been arraigned on charges including assault with the intent to murder after six people were stabbed in separate attacks.
Richard Dreyfuss' comments about women, LGBTQ+ people and diversity lead venue to apologize
A venue has issued an apology after actor Richard Dreyfuss showed up in a dress at a โJawsโ-themed event and made comments that were demeaning to women and LGBTQ+ people.
Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates nationwide
Steward Health Care says it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing this week that it filed for bankruptcy protection.
Lionel Messi gets 2 goals at record New England crowd; Miami beats Revolution 4-1
Lionel Messi scored two goals to excite a New England Revolution-record crowd, leading Inter Miami CF to a 4-1 victory on Saturday night.
Biden administration approves the nation's eighth large offshore wind project
The Biden administration approved a new wind project off the Massachusetts coast Tuesday that is large enough it will provide more electricity than the stateโs former coal-fired generating station.
College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it's OK, financial aid can numb sticker shock
As more than 2 million graduating high school students from across the United States finalize their decisions on what college to attend this fall, many are facing jaw-dropping costs that can be as much as $95,000.
Massachusetts joins with NCAA, sports teams to tackle gambling among young people
Top Massachusetts officials joined with NCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday to announce a new initiative aimed at tackling the public health harms associated with sports gambling among young people.
Steward Health Care strikes deal to sell its nationwide physician network to Optum
Financially embattled hospital operator Steward Health Care has struck a deal to sell its nationwide physician network to Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, as it works to stabilize its finances.
Massachusetts governor to pardon those convicted of misdemeanor cannabis possession
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says she'll issue pardons for tens of thousands of people convicted of misdemeanor marijuana charges going back decades in the latest example of a state ambitiously seeking to forgive low-level drug offenders.
What is a whale native to the North Pacific doing off New England? Climate change could be the key
Scientists have confirmed the presence of a whale off New England that went extinct in the Atlantic Ocean two centuries ago.
Police search a car and find cocaine -- and a US Army rocket launcher
A police detective says he was unnerved to find a U.S. Army rocket launcher when searching a suspicious truck for drugs in central Massachusetts.
With 7 matches for the 2026 World Cup, Boston expecting huge economic boost
Officials in Boston acknowledged getting seven matches for the 2026 World Cup was more than they expected and offers a much-needed shot in the arm to the city's economy.
A first-ever experiment shows how pigs might one day help people who have liver failure
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood.
Feds charge eBay over employees who sent live spiders and cockroaches to couple; company to pay $3M
Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over employees who harassed a Massachusetts couple by sending live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to their home.
Massachusetts voters become latest to try and keep Trump off ballot over Jan. 6 attack
Five voters in Massachusetts have become the latest to challenge former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on Republican primary election ballot in March, claiming he is ineligible to hold office because he encouraged and did little to stop the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Two large offshore wind sites are sending power to the US grid for the first time
For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms.
Workers in New England states looking forward to a bump up in minimum wages in 2024
Workers in several New England states are looking forward to a bump up in the minimum wage in 2024 while advocates in Massachusetts are pushing a ballot question aimed at phasing out the stateโs subminimum wage for tipped workers.
13 cold, stunned sea turtles from New England given holiday names as they rehab in Florida
This Rudolph won't be leading his pals Blitzen, Dasher, Dancer, Vixen, Comet and Cupid through the Christmas Eve sky.
Massachusetts attorney general files civil rights lawsuit against white nationalist group
Massachusettsโ attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing a white nationalist group of civil rights violations, saying it repeatedly subjected LGBTQ+ events and facilities sheltering migrant families to intimidation and harassment.
Pressley, Welch introduce legislation to guarantee right to vote for people with felonies on record
Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont have introduced legislation that would guarantee the right to vote in federal elections for all citizens convicted of a felony.
Logan Airport 'not an appropriate place' for migrants arriving daily, Massport CEO says
About 20 to 25 migrants are arriving daily at Bostonโs Logan Airport, the head of the airport operator says, and some have been camping out temporarily in baggage claim and elsewhere before trying to find a spot in the stateโs overburdened shelter system.
Advocates scramble to aid homeless migrant families after Massachusetts caps emergency shelter slots
Advocates scrambling to find shelter for homeless migrant families newly arrived in Massachusetts say families are relying on a patchwork of airport lounges, Uber rides, hospital waiting rooms and walk-in church shelters after the state capped the number of family shelter spots and created a wait list.
Bruinsโ McAvoy suspended 4 games for an illegal check to the head of Panthersโ Ekman-Larsson
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended four games by the NHL for an illegal check to the head of Floridaโs Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
3 New England states join together for offshore wind power projects, aiming to lower costs
The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island plan to procure offshore wind energy together.
Massachusetts shooting claims life of baby delivered after mother was one of several hit by gunfire
Authorities say the baby of a pregnant woman who was shot in the western Massachusetts city of Holyoke following a fight on a downtown street was delivered at a hospital and died.
The Supreme Court seems likely to side with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against a conservative-led challenge.
Massachusetts man stabs five officers after crashing into home following chase, police say
Authorities say a Massachusetts man who sped away during a traffic stop led police on a chase that ended with him crashing into a home and then stabbing five officers, including the local police chief, before he was arrested.
Patriots fan died from โmedical issue,โ not punch by Dolphins fan, official says
The preliminary autopsy of a New England Patriots fan who died after a scuffle with a Miami Dolphins fan at an NFL game suggested his death may not be linked to a fight at the stadium, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Autopsy finds man who was punched at New England Patriots game before he died had medical issue
Authorities in Massachusetts announced that a man who died at a New England Patriots home game last weekend after he was punched twice in the head did not suffer a โtraumatic injuryโ in the stands but had a medical issue.
Patriots fan who died at Gillette Stadium was punched by Dolphins fan, witness says
A 53-year-old man died following an altercation in the stands during the fourth quarter of the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game Sunday night at Gillette Stadium, authorities said.
Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17
Raheem Mostert had a pair of TD runs, including a 43-yard romp in the fourth quarter, and Tua Tagovailoa added a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill to help the Miami Dolphins hold off the New England Patriots 24-17 on Sunday night.
World War I-era plane flips onto roof trying to land near Massachusetts museum; pilot unhurt
Massachusetts authorities say a World War I-era plane crashed and flipped over onto its roof as the pilot tried to land outside of a military history museum.
How hard will Hurricane Lee hit New England? The cold North Atlantic may decide that
New England is in the crosshairs of Hurricane Lee but is usually protected from the worst of a hurricaneโs wrath by the cold waters of the North Atlantic.
After days of heavy rain and flash flooding in New England, Hurricane Lee is up next
After several days of torrential rain, flooding, sinkholes and a tornado, New England is preparing for something more dangerous lurking offshore โ Hurricane Lee.
Rain-soaked New England hit by likely tornado amid wild weather ahead of Hurricane Lee's arrival
The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for portions of Maine and a tropical storm watch for a large area of coastal New England as Hurricane Lee heads to the region.
Massachusetts city got nearly 10 inches of rain in 6 hours, flooding homes and eroding dams
Heavy rainfall has flooded parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with two communities declaring a state of emergency as water poured into homes, creating moats around their foundations and leading to boat rescues of residents.
Company pulls spicy One Chip Challenge from store shelves as Massachusetts investigates teen's death
Authorities are raising the alarm about a social media challenge in which people eat extremely spicy chips and attempt to avoid eating or drinking anything for as long as possible.
Police: Key Largo man jailed in Mass. on gun, drug charges after woman rescued from yacht
Authorities in Massachusetts arrested a Key Largo man Tuesday after the rescue of a woman aboard his yacht led them to a trove of guns, ammunition and drugs, according to court documents.
Governor activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis
Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is activating members of the Massachusetts National Guard to assist at shelters and hotels as the state struggles with an influx of migrants.
New gas pipeline rules floated following 2018 blasts in Massachusetts
Federal regulators are proposing a series of rules changes aimed at toughening safety requirements for millions of miles of gas distribution pipelines nationwide following a string of gas explosions in Massachusetts in 2018.
Rare New England tornado lifts car from a highway as strong storms damage homes and flood roads
Storm-weary New Englanders are cleaning up after tornadoes caused damage and lifted a car off a highway in Rhode Island.
Massachusetts governor declares state of emergency amid influx of migrants seeking shelter
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency Tuesday, citing an influx of migrants seeking shelter at a time when the cost of housing continues to rise.
Federal court sides with lobster fishers in whale protection case anchored off New England
A federal appeals court has blocked proposed restrictions aimed at saving a vanishing species of whale, saying they could put thousands of commercial fishermen out of work.
'Smartphones' for sharks: Scientists upgrade sensors to keep track of Cape Cod's white sharks
Scientists monitoring the white shark population in the waters off Cape Cod are attaching better sensors to the predators, including cameras.
When should social workers separate families? A federal lawsuit raises thorny questions
A couple whose young children were taken by social workers and police in the middle of the night are suing, arguing they were unconstitutionally removed without a warrant or court order.
Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins formally resigns in wake of ethics probes
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins has formally resigned after wide-ranging investigations by two federal watchdog agencies found she sought to use her position to influence a local election and lied to investigators.
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits, labor market still showing strength
Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week following a previous spike that many analysts took as a sign that higher interest rates were finally cooling the labor market.
Panthers oust record-setting Bruins 4-3 in OT in Game 7
Carter Verhaeghe scored the game-winner at 8:35 of overtime to lead the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 Game 7 victory and eliminate the record-setting Boston Bruins from the playoffs.
First pill for fecal transplants wins FDA approval
U.S. health officials have approved the first pill that uses healthy bacteria from human waste to fight dangerous gut infections โ an easier way of performing so-called fecal transplants.
Future of Pride event in Massachusetts town still uncertain
The future of a Pride event that included a drag show in a small Massachusetts town remains up in the air after town officials held another vote on whether to allow the event.
Sheriff: Massachusetts man, Australian break into Florida Keys tow yard, steal Camaro
Two men, one from Australia and the other from Massachusetts, both face felony charges in South Florida after deputies accused them of breaking into a tow yard in the Florida Keys to steal a sports car.
Guardsman arrested in leak of classified military documents
A Massachusetts Air National Guard member has been arrested in connection with the disclosure of highly classified military documents about the Ukraine war and other top national security issues.
Some US states stock abortion medications after court ruling
A handful of states led by Democratic governors are stockpiling doses of drugs used in medication abortions amid fears that a court ruling could restrict access to the most commonly used method of abortion in the U.S. Massachusetts has purchased enough doses of the drug mifepristone to last for more than a year.
Massachusetts governor: Pharmacies must stock abortion pills
The governor of Massachusetts is reminding pharmacies that they are required to stock a key abortion pill, despite a nationwide effort by anti-abortion activists to ban the medication.
Woman wins $1 million playing Lottery scratch-off game in Sunny Isles Beach
A Massachusetts woman is $1 million richer this week after playing Florida Lotteryโs Mystery Multiplier scratch-off game while visiting South Florida.
Northeast digs out from winter storm, faces power outages
Parts of New England and New York are digging out of a norโeaster that caused tens of thousands of power outages, numerous school cancellations and whiteout conditions on the roads.
Online betting begins in sports-crazed Massachusetts
Massachusetts sports fans raced to their cell phones Friday to begin placing bets as the state allowed online sports wagering just days ahead of tipoff of the NCAA Tournament next week.
China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties
China has sharply criticized a visit to Taiwan by a senior Pentagon official and reaffirmed sanctions against Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon for supplying military equipment to the self-governing island.