Auction Of Gun Used To Kill Trayvon Martin Troubling To Boston Mayor, Police
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and police are "deeply troubled" about the auction of a gun that was used to kill 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida in February 2012.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and police are "deeply troubled" about the auction of a gun that was used to kill 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida in February 2012.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is getting criticized for comments he made on race and prejudice. "If I see a black kid in a hoodie and it's late at night, I'm walking to the other side of the street," he said during an interview with Inc. magazine at a business conference. "And if on that side of the street, there's a guy that has tattoos all over his face -- white guy, bald head, tattoos everywhere -- I'm walking back to the other side of the street."
One week after a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the death of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin, people gathered for nationwide rallies to press for changes to self-defense laws and for federal civil rights charges against the former neighborhood watch leader.
Teens at the Dorchester Youth Collaborative felt like President Obama was speaking directly to them.
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The case was weak, the presentation was weaker, the prosecutors knew they had nothing (but they still sit back and call George a murderer) and the jurors come back unanimous....."NOT GUILTY" End of case? Not a chance..
When the jurors in the George Zimmerman trial first got the case, three voted not guilty, two wanted manslaughter and one thought he was guilty of second degree murder.
The issue of racial profiling is nothing new. But why has it been languishing for years?
Let's tune out the hate-peddlers, so the rest of us can work on building a society where a nothing beef between two strangers on the street hardly ever leads to violence anymore.
Given what you know about the case, do you agree with the jury?
Protests are planned in cities including Boston, New York City, Chicago and San Francisco on Sunday.
Neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman was cleared of all charges Saturday in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager whose killing unleashed furious debate across the United States over racial profiling, self-defense and equal justice.
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Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank is apologizing for comments he made about the Trayvon Martin case at a weekend graduation ceremony.
Barney Frank referenced the deadly shooting of Trayvon Martin in Florida while congratulating Hubert Jones for his honorary degree.
Two shootings, two different reactions.
To see an unarmed kid shot to death is repulsive; if it was a racial hate crime, put me down for no mercy. But let's get the facts straight and act on the truth, not our reflexive outrage.
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Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio had RBIs in the seventh inning when Cleveland finally scored against Boston's Tanner Houck, and José Ramírez homered as the Guardians kept up their scorching start with a 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
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A Massachusetts sports memorabilia collector is disappointed after he spent thousands of dollars to get Tom Brady's autograph.
WBZ-TV calculated the cost of various commutes based on the mileage of a Ford Explorer. Commuters will pay a hefty price.
Highland Avenue is legendary in Somerville for potholes, double parking and poor design. Now a bumper sticker is calling out the city.
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Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
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"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
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Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio had RBIs in the seventh inning when Cleveland finally scored against Boston's Tanner Houck, and José Ramírez homered as the Guardians kept up their scorching start with a 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Manager Alex Cora told reporters on Tuesday in Cleveland that Triston Casas suffered a rib fracture and will be out for a while.
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Just a few days ahead of the NFL Draft, the Patriots have reportedly only received "laughable" offers for the third overall pick.
The developments with Zach Wilson provide a bit of a depressing reminder that having such a high pick in such a draft year guarantees absolutely nothing
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.