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2 teens killed in reportedly 'targeted' Massachusetts shooting, police say

December 29, 2023

2 teens killed in reportedly 'targeted' Massachusetts shooting, police say

Two teenagers were fatally shot in Lynn, Massachusetts, in an allegedly targeted attack on Wednesday night, according to police. No arrests have been made.

Massachusetts considers trust funds for the state's poorest newborns to help 'shrink the racial wealth gap'

December 28, 2023

Massachusetts considers trust funds for the state's poorest newborns to help 'shrink the racial wealth gap'

Massachusetts is considering "baby bonds" to reduce income and racial inequalities in the state, which could be used for college, buying a home or starting a business.

Massachusetts trial for man in 1988 case of 11-year-old's murder stalls as jury deadlocks

December 28, 2023

Massachusetts trial for man in 1988 case of 11-year-old's murder stalls as jury deadlocks

The trial of a 76-year-old Alabama man accused of the 1988 killing of 11-year-old Melissa Ann Tremblay in Massachusetts has ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury.

Boston-area police lieutenant charged with raping child over past year

December 28, 2023

Boston-area police lieutenant charged with raping child over past year

A Boston-area police lieutenant, James Feeley, was arraigned on child rape and other charges, including one count of rape of a child and two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.

The Jets-Patriots rivalry of over 60 years has included side switching and a scandal

December 27, 2023

The Jets-Patriots rivalry of over 60 years has included side switching and a scandal

The New England Patriots and New York Jets have spent many years as rivals in the NFL, and the rivalry dates back to their days in the AFL.

The brave men who saved America’s first Christmas

December 25, 2023

The brave men who saved America’s first Christmas

The continental army was struggling to keep fighting that Christmas in 1776. Brave soldier-mariners from Marblehead, Massachusetts, helped save George Washington's army at Trenton.

Boston serial rape suspect Matthew Nilo's defense says DNA swab would be 'inappropriate'

December 22, 2023

Boston serial rape suspect Matthew Nilo's defense says DNA swab would be 'inappropriate'

Boston serial rape suspect Matthew Nilo appeared in court Thursday for a hearing in which his attorney argued that the state needs to turn over more discovery in the case.

What happened to Christmas 'Shoe Bomber' Richard Reid?

December 22, 2023

What happened to Christmas 'Shoe Bomber' Richard Reid?

British al Qaeda terrorist and "Shoe Bomber" Richard Reid is serving a life prison sentence at the United States Penitentiary in Florence, Colorado, for his failed 2001 attack.

GI Christmas card to 8-month-old daughter in 1944 captured fear, heartbreak and hope amid WWII holidays

December 21, 2023

GI Christmas card to 8-month-old daughter in 1944 captured fear, heartbreak and hope amid WWII holidays

A Christmas card that PFC Vincent Vecchione wrote to his 8-month-old daughter in Dec. 1944 elicited powerful responses on social media and is a treasured family heirloom today.

On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash

December 21, 2023

On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash

General George S. Patton was paralyzed in an auto accident in Germany on Dec. 9, 1945, and died in a Heidelberg hospital 12 days later. His death spared conspiracy theories.