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July 16, 2022

First white shark of season tagged in Cape Cod waters

The first white shark of the season was tagged off Cape Cod. The shark was estimated to be 12 feet in length and was located off of the Chatham north inlet.

July 14, 2022

2 Massachusetts teenagers wounded in shooting outside McDonald’s

Two teenagers in Framingham, Massachusetts, were hospitalized early Thursday after they were each shot in a McDonald's parking lot early Thursday, authorities said.

July 13, 2022

Harvard University student survey finds tiny percentage of faculty lean conservative

A survey conducted by the Harvard University student newspaper of faculty within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences found that just 1.46% of individuals even lean conservative.

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.