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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 13, 2022

New Hampshire AG announces new search in cold case disappearance of Massachusetts college student Maura Murray

New Hampshire's top prosecutor announced a new search for missing nursing student Maura Murray Wednesday, who was last seen on Route 112 on Feb. 9, 2004.

July 13, 2022

Massachusetts Supreme Court rejects GOP plea to limit widespread mail-in voting ahead of primary election

Massachusetts's Supreme Court denied a request by Republicans to limit mail-in voting before the September primary, upholding the new VOTES act for "no excuse" absentee ballots.

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 12, 2022

Police shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison

Rhode Island man who shot at police in Massachusetts has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was charged with armed assault with intent to murder.

July 12, 2022

MA father who gave his child adult sleep medication facing manslaughter charge

A Massachusetts man whose 4-month-old child died after being given adult sleep medication is being indicted on manslaughter and other charges.

July 11, 2022

Massachusetts Legislative leaders announce $500M in tax relief proposals

Massachusetts leaders announced plans for a $500 million tax relief package that includes an increase in credits for older residents, lower-income workers, as well as parents.

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.

July 5, 2022

DA investigating fatal Boston-area shooting

The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office is investigating a Monday evening Massachusetts shooting that killed one man and left another injured.

July 1, 2022

MA man to plead guilty to COVID relief fraud

An MA man has agreed to plead guilty to fraudulently obtaining $1.2 million in federal loans to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.