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Watch Live: Read trial focuses on O'Keefe's phone and McCabe's search
The location and temperature of John O'Keefe's phone was the focus of testimony Monday.
Karen Read's case will not be reviewed by U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will not take up Karen Read's appeal of the verdict in her first trial on grounds of double jeopardy.
Boston police search for 5 men who attacked Suffolk student
Boston Police are searching for five young men who they say attacked a Suffolk University student late Saturday night.
More Joann fabric stores close in Mass. and NH
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Patriots receive unanimous praise for 2025 NFL Draft class
The NFL Draft hadn't been kind to the New England Patriots for a while, but the team's 2025 draft class is receiving universal praise around the country.
Watch: Bill Belichick's fascinating CBS Sunday Morning interview
The former NFL coach – second in all-time victories, with a record six Super Bowl wins as head of the New England Patriots – talks about his book, "The Art of Winning"; the talents of quarterback Tom Brady; and his father's advice about a coaching career.
Man accused of stealing car at Mass. gas station arrested in NJ
A man accused of stealing a car at a gas station in Reading Saturday evening was arrested hours later in New Jersey.
Trump's tariffs hurting Massachusetts construction industry, Lynch says
Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch said that President Donald Trump's tariff uncertainty is concerning.
Children with disabilities introduced to golf at special invitational
The Rockstar Invitational brought together community, compassion, and a love for the game of golf in Northbridge.
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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.
Who is the judge in the Karen Read trial?
Judge Beverly Cannone is in charge of Karen Read's second trial.
What is Karen Read accused of and what is her defense?
Karen Read is on trial for a second time, still facing three charges.
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Patriots draft pick Will Campbell will be "the right guy and a very good player" for New England
WBZ-TV's Steve Burton spoke with former Patriots VP of player personnel Scott Pioli, who was a consultant for LSU the last three years, to discuss New England taking left tackle Will Campbell fourth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Pioli got to know Campbell really well over the last few years, and things he'll be great in the NFL for the Patriots. He also touches on other members of New England's draft class, including running back TreVeyon Henderson and receiver Kyle Williams.
Trump administration and "border czar" continues to work on immigration crackdown
The Trump administration continues to crack down on immigration across the country.
Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for April 28, 2025
Jason Mikell has your latest weather forecast.
Suffolk County District Attorney endorses Mayor Michelle Wu for reelection
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said he will be supporting Mayor Wu's reelection campaign.
Boston Police ask for help identifying suspects that allegedly attacked man in downtown Boston
Boston Police are looking for the public's help in identifying a group of people who allegedly attacked a man on Saturday night in the Downtown Crossing area.
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Nonprofit hospitals not providing financial support to patients, I-Team finds
An investigation by the I-Team revealed that nonprofit hospitals in Massachusetts aren't helping patients entitled to financial assistance.
Call for Action helps man get refund, fix for broken refrigerator
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
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Don't worry about Will Campbell's short arms, says former Patriots exec
Worried about Will Campbell's arms in the NFL? Don't be, says former Patriots executive and current LSU consultant Scott Pioli.
Patriots receive unanimous praise for 2025 NFL Draft class
The NFL Draft hadn't been kind to the New England Patriots for a while, but the team's 2025 draft class is receiving universal praise around the country.
Tatum's scoring, Horford's defense have Celtics one win from advancing
The Boston Celtics are one win away from advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs, thanks to a huge nights from Jayson Tatum and Al Horford against the Magic in Orlando.
Tatum and Brown pace Celtics past Magic 107-98 to take a 3-1 series lead
The Boston Celtics took a 3-1 lead in their playoff series with a 107-98 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
Jarren Duran heckled about suicide attempt, Cleveland fan ejected
Jarren Duran said a fan said "something inappropriate" to him after he flied out in the seventh inning.
Duran has 4 hits as the Red Sox roll to a 13-3 win over the Guardians
The Boston Red Sox rolled to a 13-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.
A look at the undrafted free agents signed by the Patriots
The Patriots reportedly made a series of undrafted free agent signings in the hours after the NFL Draft.
Bill Belichick on a life in football
Former NFL coach Bill Belichick — second in all-time victories, with a record six Super Bowl wins as head of the New England Patriots — talks about his new book, the talents of quarterback Tom Brady, and his father's advice about a coaching career.
Meet the New England Patriots 2025 Draft class
The New England Patriots made 11 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, adding some real solid talent on both sides of the ball.
Health
Reconstructive surgery helps skin cancer patients look good as new
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
What is fluoride and why is it in our public water supply? Some top questions, answered.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Doctors thought 34-year-old mom was healthy. She had Stage III cancer
Heather Barry, now 36, is among the rising number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
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Is it time to get rid of the yearly car inspection?
Only 14 states require annual car safety inspections. One is New Hampshire where there's a push to end the process.
Should Karen Read be making so many public statements while on trial?
Karen Read says speaking out to the media is her version of testifying. Some defense attorneys say it's a bad idea.
Could the penny really go away?
What would happen if the U.S. got rid of the penny? It wouldn't be easy because there are 420 billion in circulation.
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There's a farm in Boston that's an important part of the community
There's a farm in the city of Boston that grows thousands of pounds of produce every year.
Daffodil field started during World War II no longer a hidden secret
The daffodil field at Parsons Reserve in Dartmouth, Massachusetts is a beautiful spot to visit in the spring.
One man's life mission is to rescue snowy owls at Logan Airport
Boston's Logan Airport has the largest concentration of snowy owls in the northeast. One man has rescued hundreds.
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Reconstructive surgery helps skin cancer patients look good as new
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
What is fluoride and why is it in our public water supply? Some top questions, answered.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts researchers hope to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
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.
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Nonprofit hospitals not providing financial support to patients, I-Team finds
An investigation by the I-Team revealed that nonprofit hospitals in Massachusetts aren't helping patients entitled to financial assistance.
Call for Action helps man get refund, fix for broken refrigerator
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
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.
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President Trump's tariffs are hurting Massachusetts construction industry, lawmaker says
Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch said that President Donald Trump's tariff uncertainty is concerning.
Keller: Harvard poll of Gen-Z paints bleak picture about young voters
The latest National Youth Poll out of the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics paints a bleak picture of young voters.
Kennealy says state policy "driving the affordability agenda" in Massachusetts
Mike Kennealy told WBZ-TV he's focused on the future of the state and not on President Donald Trump's policies.
Keller: UMass poll shows public opinion of Trump policies has dropped
A new poll from UMass Amherst shows the toll President Trump's policies have taken on public opinion of his administration.
What is stagflation and how could it have a major impact on Massachusetts?
A professor from Babson College said the Massachusetts economy could be looking at hard times ahead.
Business News
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More Joann fabric stores close in Mass. and NH
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Bertucci's files for bankruptcy again, closes more restaurants
Bertucci's has closed four restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy for the third time since 2018.
On Easter Sunday, here's which stores are open and what's closed
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
Edaville makes Christmas plans as King Richard's Faire moves in
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
Fall River leather company says tariffs could help and hurt business
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Offbeat
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Critically endangered whales seen in Bahamas for first time ever
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
"Snow devil" seen on Mount Washington. Here's how they form.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
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.
New England Living
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Massachusetts shellfish company dedicated to sustainably growing oysters
The Great Marsh Shellfish Company is dedicated to producing sustainably grown oysters on Massachusetts' North Shore.
Flower farm in Norwell invites the community to pick their own bouquets
Cross Street Flower Farm in Norwell boasts one of the largest and most eclectic collections of flowers in New England.
Sudbury chocolate brand shares what goes into making each bar
Handcrafted from cacao beans from farmers in South America, Goodnow Farms Chocolate's single origin flavor is truly bean to bar.
Vermont horse farm dedicated to educating public about Morgan horses
Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge, Vermont is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to 40 Morgan horses.
Connecticut home to oldest public art museum in the U.S.
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford features roughly 50,000 works of art spanning over 5,000 years.
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Boston police search for 5 men who attacked Suffolk University student
Boston Police are searching for five young men who they say attacked a Suffolk University student late Saturday night.
More Joann fabric stores close in Mass. and NH
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Karen Read's case will not be reviewed by U.S. Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court will not take up Karen Read's appeal of the verdict in her first trial on grounds of double jeopardy.
Watch Live: Karen Read trial features tense questioning of defense crash expert
Testimony at Karen Read's trial Monday focused on Jen McCabe's "how long to die in cold" Google search and John O'Keefe's movements.
Children with disabilities introduced to golf at special invitational
The Rockstar Invitational brought together community, compassion, and a love for the game of golf in Northbridge.
Sports
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Don't worry about Will Campbell's short arms, says former Patriots exec
Worried about Will Campbell's arms in the NFL? Don't be, says former Patriots executive and current LSU consultant Scott Pioli.
Patriots receive unanimous praise for 2025 NFL Draft class
The NFL Draft hadn't been kind to the New England Patriots for a while, but the team's 2025 draft class is receiving universal praise around the country.
Tatum's scoring, Horford's defense have Celtics one win from advancing
The Boston Celtics are one win away from advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs, thanks to a huge nights from Jayson Tatum and Al Horford against the Magic in Orlando.
Tatum and Brown pace Celtics past Magic 107-98 to take a 3-1 series lead
The Boston Celtics took a 3-1 lead in their playoff series with a 107-98 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
Jarren Duran heckled about suicide attempt, Cleveland fan ejected
Jarren Duran said a fan said "something inappropriate" to him after he flied out in the seventh inning.