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April 19, 2018

Massachusetts police hail woman's 'gesture of gratitude' following fallen officer's wake

A group of Massachusetts police officers who traveled to Cape Cod Tuesday to attend the wake of a cop killed in the line of duty are hailing an anonymous woman who picked up their dinner bill on the way home.

April 18, 2018

Baby penguins hatch at Boston aquarium, make public debut

The New England Aquarium in Boston officially has a new addition: four newly hatched blue penguins.

April 18, 2018

Illegal immigrant Uber driver raped passenger then fled to native Ghana, police say

A Massachusetts woman is outraged that the Uber driver who she says raped her in the back of his car posted bail and fled the country.

April 18, 2018

Slain police officer's funeral set for Wednesday after thousands attend wake

A funeral was scheduled for Wednesday morning for a Massachusetts police officer who was fatally shot last week while serving a warrant.

April 16, 2018

Boston Marathon winner Desiree Linden first American woman to win since 1985

As she crossed the finish line, Desiree "Desi" Linden became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in more than three decades. Here's what to know about the athlete.

April 16, 2018

Boston Marathon runners brave strong wind, rain five years after bombing

In Boston, they call days like this “wicked stormy.”

April 15, 2018

Boston marks 5 years since marathon attack with tributes

Boston marked the fifth anniversary of the deadly Boston Marathon bombings Sunday with solemn remembrances and charitable acts.

April 13, 2018

Boston Marathon's first official female runner relives bombings: 'Running makes you fearless'

Kathrine Switzer, who became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967, relives the marathon bombings on the 5th anniversary.

April 13, 2018

Cop killer's plea deal angers officer's family

The family of a Massachusetts police officer who was fatally shot in 2007 found out Thursday that the convicted killer has taken a plea deal that will spring him from prison in 2021.

April 13, 2018

Suspect accused of killing Massachusetts cop had 111 prior offenses

The suspect accused of fatally shooting a Massachusetts police officer on Thursday while being served a warrant had 111 prior adult offenses and was on probation, authorities said.