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October 7, 2022

Boston window washer falls to his death inside JFK Library: 'Shocking and tragic'

A contracted window washer tragically fell at least five stories to his death Wednesday at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts.

October 6, 2022

Tufts University event series separates 'white' faculty from 'BIPOC' colleagues

A Massachusetts university is hosting separate events for faculty and staff this fall tailored for either "BIPOC" individuals or "white participants."

October 5, 2022

MA law school accidently sends out acceptance emails to over 200 applicants

The Northeastern University School in Boston, Massachusetts, mistakenly sent out acceptance emails to over 200 applicants. The school said it was a technical glitch.

October 5, 2022

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Massachusetts veterans' home employees

A lawsuit filed by employees at a long-term care facility for veterans in Massachusetts has been dismissed by a federal judge. The employees say their constitutional rights were violated.

October 5, 2022

Supreme Court vacates controversial Massachusetts gun control law

The Supreme Court opened its term on Monday by vacating a ruling on a controversial Massachusetts gun control law and ordering the case to be reheard by a lower court.

October 5, 2022

Massachusetts colleges to enforce mask mandates ‘indefinitely'

Three Massachusetts colleges will enforce mask mandates "indefinitely," despite the waning coronavirus pandemic. Experts have argued masking does little to protect students.

October 5, 2022

Dog helps Massachusetts police rescue 84-year-old owner who was 'yelling for hours' trapped in 20ft embankment

A dog in Massachusetts helped police to locate a missing 84-year-old man who did not return home after several hours. Police said he fell down a 20-foot embankment.

October 4, 2022

Massachusetts governor says migrants bussed from Martha’s Vineyard leaving temporary shelter at military base

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says migrants in temporary shelters on Joint Base Cape Cod after being bussed from Martha's Vineyard are expected to leave this week.

October 4, 2022

Boston-area father and son restaurant owners charged with human smuggling

A father and son who own two restaurants near Boston were arrested and charged Tuesday in connection with a human smuggling scheme.

October 4, 2022

Former Northeastern University employee arrested in Texas after staging explosion on campus, FBI says

Jason Duhaime, a former Northeastern University employee, allegedly faked a reported explosion while working on campus last month and has been arrested in Texas.