Massachusetts

Mass Shootings 23 hours ago

Brown University, MIT shooting suspect likely died days before body found: autopsy

The suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting and MIT professor killing was found dead by suicide inside a New Hampshire storage unit, ending a nearly weeklong manhunt.

Mass Shootings 2 days ago

Suspected Brown University gunman identified as investigators explore connection to MIT slaying: sources

Investigators found evidence linking deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT, as authorities probe connection between campus attacks, according to a report.

Massachusetts 2 days ago

Haitian men charged with $7 million fraud scheme in Massachusetts

Federal authorities in Massachusetts charged two Haitian men with running a $7 million SNAP fraud scheme using multiple storefronts in the state.

Massachusetts 2 days ago

Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for wife Ana's murder after discovering affair

Brian Walshe sentenced for murder of wife Ana after damning internet searches revealed plans to dispose of body parts and inherit her assets.

Media 2 days ago

Massachusetts drops controversial gender ideology mandate for licensing foster care parents

Massachusetts dropped its gender identity mandate for foster care parents after Alliance Defending Freedom posed a legal challenge and federal regulators gave a constitutional warning.

Homicide 2 days ago

Who was Nuno Loureiro? MIT professor gunned down in apartment near university

MIT professor and nuclear physicist Nuno Loureiro was shot and killed at his home this week. The 47-year-old directed the university's fusion center.

Massachusetts 3 days ago

Neighbors of slain MIT professor stunned by killing

MIT professor Nuno Loureiro was shot to death at his Brookline apartment Monday night, prompting a homicide investigation with no suspects named yet.

Massachusetts 3 days ago

MIT professor shot, killed in Brookline home: What we know about Boston-area attack

A Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor died after shooting in his Boston-area apartment. Neighbors reportedly heard gunshots as police investigate.

Massachusetts 4 days ago

MIT professor shot dead in Brookline home, Massachusetts State Police launch homicide investigation

MIT professor Nuno Loureiro was shot and killed at his Brookline home, officials said. The 47-year-old lab director was found with gunshot wounds Monday.

Democratic Party 5 days ago

Second-highest-ranking House Democrat faces primary challenge from party's left flank

House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark faces a primary challenge from organizer Jonathan Paz in Massachusetts, marking a rare test for top Democratic leadership.