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2 Boston police officers, both outspoken conservatives, fired

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.

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

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.

Nor’easter threatens NYC, Northeast with severe winter weather

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Boston council overwhelmingly approves proposal tackling rising rent

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.

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

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."

Florida woman pleads guilty in million-dollar COVID relief scam

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.

Woman nearly hit by falling ceiling panel at Boston subway stop: VIDEO

March 4, 2023

Woman nearly hit by falling ceiling panel at Boston subway stop: VIDEO

A Boston commuter was almost hit with a 25-pound piece of ceiling panel at the Harvard Square T stop, video shows. The MBTA is inspecting the premises.

Boston College professor assigns students to make their own 'fursonas,' has furries come to class

March 3, 2023

Boston College professor assigns students to make their own 'fursonas,' has furries come to class

Christopher Polt, a Boston College professor invited "furries" and assigned students to create their own "fursonas" for his class on "Beast Literature."