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August 1, 2022

Parts of Massachusetts are suffering through a 'critical' drought

Massachusetts is suffering severe drought in some areas, increasing the fire hazard risks and leaving homeowners with dried-out yards, gardens and grass.

July 25, 2022

Massachusetts DA responds to white supremacist group activity in Boston

A Massachusetts district attorney added two new positions to prosecute civil rights cases. The decision came as more cases are expected with the election looming.

July 21, 2022

Boston train catches fire, evacuating passenger jumps into river

An Orange Line train in Boston, Massachusetts was forced to stop on a bridge and evacuate passengers after catching fire Thursday morning near Assembly Station.

July 20, 2022

Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit ‘inspiring’ Boston for Earthshot Prize

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge first visited the U.S. shortly after their wedding in 2011, when they headed to Los Angeles. Prince William is second in line to the throne.

July 16, 2022

LeBron James rips Celtics fans: 'They racist as f---'

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers talked about Boston Celtics fans in the latest episode of HBO's "The Shop," which aired Friday night. James alleged Celts fans are racist.

July 13, 2022

Boston officer who was beaten by fellow officers named commissioner of police department

While working undercover, Michael Cox was beaten by fellow police officers 25 years ago. Cox stayed on the force and now will serve as commissioner.

July 12, 2022

Boston manhole explosion hospitalizes 2 utility workers

A manhole explosion in downtown Boston late Tuesday afternoon sent two utility workers to Massachusetts General Hospital, according to fire officials.

July 11, 2022

Massachusetts senior LGBTQ-friendly housing project targeted by vandals

The first LGBTQ-friendly senior affordable housing project in New England was vandalized with threatening graffiti over the weekend, drawing quick condemnation by MA civic leaders.

July 10, 2022

Red Sox rookie Jeter Downs comes up clutch vs. Yankees: 'Can’t really put into words'

Boston Red Sox infielder Jeter Downs got his first career hit and scored a big run against the New York Yankees, who defeated the Sox in extra innings Saturday.

July 8, 2022

Boston dive team retrieves ring from the Charles River

Divers from Cambridge Fire Department were able to find a Chicago woman's diamond ring from Charles River. Her husband had the ring when it fell from his shirt pocket into the river.