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Paul Burton

 Paul BurtonPaul Burton is a general assignment reporter for WBZ-TV News. Burton joined the stations as a participant in the “CBS News Development Program” and from WLNE-TV in Providence, where he worked as a general assignment reporter since the spring of 2003.

A true local reporter, Burton was born and raised in Framingham, MA along with brother Steve Burton.  He attended Northwestern University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and a Master’s degree in Journalism.  Burton received a second Master’s degree as well as a Doctorate in Ministry degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
Prior to becoming a journalist, Burton led a successful career as an athlete.  From 1994-1997 he was an ALL Big Ten punter at Northwestern, taking part of two Big Ten Championships, and playing in both the 1996 Rose Bowl in Pasedena, CA and 1997 Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL.  Burton also spent time in the NFL as a member of the Seattle Seahawks.

In addition to his career and studies, Burton is associate pastor at Tremont Temple Baptist Church.  Burton also serves as director of the Ron Burton Training Village, a youth sports camp founded by his father, Ron Burton, in 1985. Through the medium of sports Burton works with children ages 11 to 18 on how to succeed in life and succeed both on and off the field.

Marathon bombing victim Celeste Corcoran

Boston Salons Help Raise Money For Marathon Bombing Victim

On Monday, in honor of Celeste Corcoran, a “Boston Strong Celestathon” took place throughout the city of Boston to help raise money for the Corcoran family.

2013/05/13

Boston Marathon bombing victim Wayne Gilchrist

Bombing Victims Told Not Enough Money In One Fund To Pay Everyone

One Fund Boston administrator Kenneth Feinberg says right now there is just not enough money to go around to victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

2013/05/07

Katherine Russell in 2007. (Photo courtesy: Warwick, RI Police)

Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect’s Widow Under Intense Scrutiny

As the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings suspects continues, Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s window, Katherine Russell, is under intense pressure, with investigators trying to learn what she knew about the chain of events leading up the attack.

2013/05/04

Northeastern nursing student Kelly Ennis

Northeastern Nursing Students Honored At Graduation For Helping Bombing Victims

First responders and a small group of students were honored at Northeastern’s graduation on Friday.

2013/05/03

Police say this man stole the grill with the help of a child. (Surveillance image courtesy: Derry Police)

Police: Man Used Boy To Steal From “Finders Keepers” In Derry, NH

Security cameras captured a crook stealing items, including a $400 grill right off the porch of a second hand store.

2013/04/30

Ehab Sadeek is donating 100% of profits from his bagel shop to the One Fund. (CBS)

Bagel Business Owner Donates 100-Percent Of Profits To One Fund Boston

Businesses large and small have reacted to the Boston Marathon bombings, but for the owner of Bagel Land in Winchester, this is personal, very personal.

2013/04/29

Vote Here sign (WBZ-AM)

U.S. Senate Candidates Intensify Campaigns Ahead Of Tuesday’s Primary

With less than two days to go to the primary election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by John Kerry, all five candidates are shaking hands and holding rallies across the state.

2013/04/28

Martin Richard (Credit: Richard family Facebook)

Fundraisers Held For Richard Family

Through song, dance and music, the people of Boston are coming together this weekend to heal and honor those greatly impacted by the Boston Marathon bombings.

2013/04/27

Pallbearers carry the casket of Krystle Campbell, a victim of the Boston Marathon bombing, to St. Joseph Catholic Church for her funeral on April 22,  (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Mourners Say Final Goodbye To Boston Marathon Bombing Victim Krystle Campbell

Hundreds of family and friends packed a church in Medford, Mass., for the funeral of a Boston Marathon bombing victim, while dozens more waited outside after being turned away.

2013/04/22

Residents flee from an area where a suspect is hiding on Franklin St., on April 19, 2013 in Watertown, Massachusetts. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

Sunday Service Eases Burden On Heavy Hearts After Boston Marathon Bombings

Sunday morning was bright and sunny, and music filled St. James Apostolic Church in Watertown. But the sanctuary was filled with people with heavy hearts.

2013/04/21

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