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September 2, 2022

James 'Whitey' Bulger killing: Son of Boston mobster's accused hitman seeking answers for delay in charges

James "Whitey' Bulger, the ruthless leader who was at the helm of the South Boston-based Winter Hill Gang, died in prison just years after he was convicted in 2013.

September 1, 2022

Boston man found dead in landfill identified 17 years later

A Boston man was identified Thursday as the body found in a landfill 17 years ago following advanced DNA technology that helped police investigators put a name to the remains

September 1, 2022

Video shows father, son pulled from Boston Harbor after boat sinks: 'We're so weak'

Video shows moment when father and son were rescued by Boston Harbor police after their 28-foot boat sank while they were fishing for lobster near Graves Light.

August 31, 2022

Babylon Bee CEO offers $20K to catch Children’s Hospital bomb threat caller after gender surgery controversy

Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon tweeted out a thread on Wednesday that offered $20,000 for information regarding the person who threatened to bomb Boston Children’s Hospital.

August 30, 2022

Good Samaritan stabbed, bitten after tackling alleged purse thief in Massachusetts

A 21-year-old Massachusetts man is recovering after being stabbed and bitten by an alleged purse thief.

August 29, 2022

Cambridge officials find elevated levels of 'forever chemicals' in water supply, move to switch water source

Cambridge, MA, is switching its drinking water source after finding elevated levels of "forever chemicals" in its water supply. The water's PFAS levels are above the state's standard.

August 29, 2022

New Hampshire ride operator recovering from injuries after roller coaster accident

A worker who was injured at New Hampshire's Santa’s Village theme park Saturday is still recovering.

August 24, 2022

Slain mobster Whitey Bulger was beaten by inmates for 7 minutes – but wasn't found until 2 hours later: Feds

Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger was killed just hours into his first morning at a federal prison in West Virginia, where inmates knew of Bulger’s impending transfer.

August 24, 2022

4 Massachusetts relatives found dead in Boston suburb

Four Massachusetts residents who were related were found dead across Lynn. One of the deaths was ruled a suicide. Police Chief Christopher Ready said there is no danger to the public.

August 24, 2022

Boston University students now able to change pronouns and names for diplomas, school directory

Boston University rolled out a new policy allowing students to change their names and preferred pronouns on the school's directory in a move to become more inclusive.