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"Hands Off" protests to be held across Massachusetts Saturday
Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests will be held across the country Saturday, aimed at sending a message to President Trump and Elon Musk.
Judge orders case of detained Tufts student to be heard in Vermont
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, was taken into custody by immigration officials on March 25.
Karen Read jury selection resumes with 10 jurors selected so far
The first week of jury selection is wrapping up inside a Massachusetts courtroom in the Karen Read trial.
Red Sox fans celebrate the team's victory after a sunny home opener
Red Sox fans are optimistic about the season after a win in their home opener over the St. Louis Cardinals. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
April showers return this weekend and stick around into next week
They say April showers bring May flowers, so we should be in for one heck of a May across Massachusetts.
Garrett Crochet feels right at home with the Red Sox
The Red Sox have made a huge commitment to Garrett Crochet for 2025 and beyond.
3 Red Sox fans celebrate their 50th opening day at Fenway together
Three friends from Massachusetts are celebrating a milestone at Fenway Park Friday.
"The Play That Goes Wrong" is nonstop laughs as chaos unfolds onstage
It's a disastrous night at the theater but that's a good thing at "The Play That Goes Wrong," which is now playing in Stoneham, Massachusetts.
Several rescued from Stoughton apartment fire before roof collapses
Several people were rescued from a balcony after a fire tore through an apartment building in Stoughton, Massachusetts Friday.
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A timeline of the Karen Read case
A look at the timeline of events in Karen Read's high-profile murder trial.
What happens if you don't have a Real ID before the deadline?
The Real ID compliance rate for eligible Massachusetts residents is below 60%.
I-Team: FBI warns property owners, realtors about "title pirates"
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team reports.
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Experts expect drivers to hold onto cars longer as prices increase
With tariffs arriving on foreign cars and auto parts, travel and vehicle experts are expecting to see people hold onto their old cars longer, which could lead to more maintenance for mechanics. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Whitman-Hanson senior determined to get back on the field after injury
Lillie MacKinnon pushed herself after a basketball injury to be back in time to play lacrosse her senior year. WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Red Sox fans celebrate the team's victory after a sunny home opener
Red Sox fans are optimistic about the season after a win in their home opener over the St. Louis Cardinals. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Next Weather: WBZ Evening Forecast For April 4, 2025
Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
Federal judge moves legal case of detained Tufts student to Vermont
A federal judge on Friday rejected an effort by the Justice Department to throw out a Tufts University Ph.D. student's challenge to her detention after she was taken into custody by immigration authorities or have her case moved to Louisiana, finding instead that her case should be transferred to Vermont.
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Long-term care insurance company approves claim after I-Team gets involved
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
Mass. State Police using new technology that sends alerts to drivers
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
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Red Sox beat Cardinals 13-9 in home opener at Fenway Park
Rafael Devers reached base four times and Alex Bregman had two hits in his first home game at Fenway Park to help the Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 13-9 on Friday.
Red Sox debut new Wally-themed home run celebration
The Boston Red Sox had a power surge early in Friday's home opener at Fenway Park, which let the team show off its new home run celebration for the 2025 season.
Red Sox celebrate 1975 team, honor Luis Tiant before home opener
Before the Red Sox played their first game at Fenway Park in the 2025 season, the organization had to honor -- and remember -- some legends of Boston baseball.
Garrett Crochet feels right at home with the Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox made a huge commitment to Garrett Crochet this week, but the lefty ace has been feeling the love from Boston since he arrived in the winter.
Bruins flirting with historic losing streak as lottery odds improve
The 2025 season keeps going from bad to worse for the Boston Bruins, but it may be best for the franchise in the end.
Patriots announce dates for offseason workouts
There is still a long way to go before the 2025 NFL season, but the New England Patriots will start hitting the practice field next week
What to know about Red Sox home opener at Fenway Park
The Boston Red Sox have a lot planned for Friday's home opener at Fenway Park, including a pregame ceremony to honor the 1975 team.
Canadiens beat the Bruins 4-1 for their 3rd straight victory.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.
Campbell continues hot start as Red Sox bats erupt in Baltimore
Kristian Campbell has only been in the Major Leagues for a week, but the Red Sox rookie continues to look like a veteran at the plate.
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Tony's Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars after reports of stones
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
HHS sued by 23 states, D.C. over $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Health officials confirm measles case in person who rode Amtrak to D.C.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
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Healey says Mass. is not a "sanctuary state." Why do others say it is?
Why is Massachusetts considered a sanctuary state by some, when the others say it's not?
Is Mass. releasing immigrants charged with violent crimes, as feds claim?
A Massachusetts sheriff says his jail has seen an increase in ICE detainers placed on inmates.
If there's an egg shortage, why isn't there a chicken shortage?
A Massachusetts farmer explains why eggs are hard to find, but meat is not.
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Watertown's "library of things" offers creative community workspace
The Watertown Library is providing the tools and a space for people to get creative and learn new skills.
Curling is exploding in popularity at Wayland club
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
There's a huge model of Boston in City Hall and it's open to the public
The model room at Boston City Hall has a massive replica model of the city that's constantly evolving and open to the public.
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Tony's Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars after reports of stones
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
Electrical therapy could help treat Alzheimer's memory loss and mood
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
Tick season officially arrives in Massachusetts. Here's how to stay safe
As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here.
Can daylight saving time impact your mood?
Bostonians are feeling grateful for the extra hour of daylight and a psychologist said it has added benefits.
Consumer Reports: Carcinogens found in synthetic braiding hair
A new report says 10 popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them.
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Long-term care insurance company approves claim after I-Team gets involved
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
Mass. State Police using new technology that sends alerts to drivers
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
I-Team: FBI warns property owners, realtors about "title pirates"
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
Hood of Nissan Altima flies open on Mass. highway after recall fix
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
Call for Action gets refund for tickets stolen from StubHub account
A New Hampshire man's concert tickets purchased on StubHub were stolen by hackers. He reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action for help.
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Healey: Tariffs on Canadian imports could cost Mass. $1 billion a year
President Trump will announce new tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. Massachusetts will be hit hard, according to the governor.
Moulton: Pete Hegseth should resign over Signal group chat leak
Rep. Seth Moulton is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over a scandal involving messaging in a non-secure of sensitive information about a pending military action.
Keller: DOGE may find cutting PBS and NPR funding tough
For most of its 54 years of existence, public broadcasting has been a target of conservatives who saw it as a political threat.
DOGE cuts severely impacting Massachusetts, says Rep. Trahan
Rep. Lori Trahan said her constituents are concerned about service cuts and freezes instituted by the Trump administration.
Keller: Here are some good things that came out of the pandemic
Five years later, Jon Keller says the COVID pandemic left behind some positive changes, like working from home.
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Eliot is retiring from Jordan's Furniture
Jordan's Furniture president Eliot Tatelman is retiring after decades as the face of the brand.
West Roxbury donut shop has had customers coming back for 40 years
A donut shop in Boston's West Roxbury neighborhood has been serving up freshly-made donuts and coffee for decades.
Story Land and other New England attractions are being sold
Story Land and Water Country are among a handful of New England attractions being sold to a new owner.
Graduating college students worry finding a job amid rising unemployment
Seniors at Bentley College in Waltham say finding a job when they graduate is a tough proposition, especially with unemployment rising.
Swedish candy craze brings long lines to Boston store
A candy shop in Boston's South End is making a massive splash on social media thanks to its popular Swedish candy.
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Video shows crews coping with 100+ mph winds on Mount Washington
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
Curling is exploding in popularity at Wayland club
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
UMass to give student $10,000 after half-court shot controversy
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
Photos show hawk that got stuck in SUV grille on 495
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
What are those giant pink sculptures in downtown Boston?
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.
New England Living
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Meet the "brewstillery" making beer and spirits in Newport, Rhode Island
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn provides a unique dining experience for all foodies
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Visit Newport's Audrain Automobile Museum to learn more about automotive history
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Boston's Prezza serving up a spicy twist on a classic cocktail
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Making gourmet chocolates with Chef Delphin Gomes from M. Cacao in Amesbury
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
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"The Play That Goes Wrong" is nonstop laughs as chaos unfolds onstage
It's a disastrous night at the theater but that's a good thing at "The Play That Goes Wrong," which is now playing in Stoneham, Massachusetts.
Long-term care insurance company approves claim after I-Team gets involved
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
Disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has died at 94
Once-powerful Cardinal Theodore McCarrick was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after an investigation into sexual abuse.
Judge orders case of detained Tufts student to be heard in Vermont
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, was taken into custody by immigration officials on March 25.
3 Red Sox fans celebrate their 50th opening day at Fenway together
Three friends from Massachusetts are celebrating a milestone at Fenway Park Friday.
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Red Sox beat Cardinals 13-9 in home opener at Fenway Park
Rafael Devers reached base four times and Alex Bregman had two hits in his first home game at Fenway Park to help the Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 13-9 on Friday.
Red Sox debut new Wally-themed home run celebration
The Boston Red Sox had a power surge early in Friday's home opener at Fenway Park, which let the team show off its new home run celebration for the 2025 season.
Red Sox celebrate 1975 team, honor Luis Tiant before home opener
Before the Red Sox played their first game at Fenway Park in the 2025 season, the organization had to honor -- and remember -- some legends of Boston baseball.
Garrett Crochet feels right at home with the Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox made a huge commitment to Garrett Crochet this week, but the lefty ace has been feeling the love from Boston since he arrived in the winter.
Bruins flirting with historic losing streak as lottery odds improve
The 2025 season keeps going from bad to worse for the Boston Bruins, but it may be best for the franchise in the end.