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March 16, 2023

Boston won its rebellion against the British Empire on this day in history, March 17, 1776

Boston’s long-simmering rebellion against Britain ended in remarkable victory following a dramatic 11-month siege by New Englanders against the Redcoats in the port city.

March 16, 2023

Wellesley College says 'no plan' to revisit mission after students vote to admit trans men

Wellesley College officials responded after Tuesday's student vote to admit transgender men to the all-women institution, reiterating that the college still focuses on women.

March 14, 2023

2 Boston police officers, both outspoken conservatives, fired

The Boston Police Department has fired Sgt. Shana Cottone and Officer Joseph Abasciano, both outspoken in their pro-Trump and anti-vaccine mandate views.

March 13, 2023

Reddit post about grown kids reveals parents' biggest regrets — and it's not what you think

A Reddit user took to that social media platform to ask other Redditors about how their adult kids turned out — and if they could attribute results to their parenting. Here are some surprises.

March 13, 2023

Nor’easter threatens NYC, Northeast with severe winter weather

A winter storm is threatening New York City, Boston and other parts of the Northeast with heavy, wet snow and high winds that could impact travel and cause power outages.

March 9, 2023

Mental health test ordered for man accused of wreaking havoc on Boston-bound flight

A federal judge has ordered a mental health screening for Francisco Severo Torres, who reportedly attempted to open an airliner's emergency door and stab a flight attendant.

March 9, 2023

Man charged for violent in-flight rampage caught on video to appear in court

The man caught on video during a flight rampage Sunday faces a federal judge Thursday afternoon. Quick-acting passengers tackled Francisco Severo Torres.

March 9, 2023

Boston council overwhelmingly approves proposal tackling rising rent

A proposal aimed at capping rent prices to keep residents housed has been overwhelmingly approved by the Boston, Massachusetts, council.

March 7, 2023

Attempted stabbing on Boston-bound flight ended 'in seconds' due to passenger intervention

Francisco Torres, who attempted to stab a stewardess and open an emergency door aboard a Boston-bound United flight, was reportedly restrained by passengers "in seconds."

March 6, 2023

Florida woman pleads guilty in million-dollar COVID relief scam

Danielle Miller, 32, of Miami, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft following a federal indictment for fraudulently receiving over $1 million in COVID relief.