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June 10, 2020

Massachusetts churches plan to defy restrictions that ‘would prevent even Jesus and the 12 disciples from gathering’

Several churches in Somerville, Mass., say they plan to defy the mayor's "arbitrary" coronavirus restrictions on in-person services.

June 10, 2020

Massachusetts police chief on board with improving training standards: 'We can be better'

The president of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association  told “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday that chiefs across the state “absolutely” support the push to change their training and use of force policies.

June 10, 2020

Christopher Columbus statue is beheaded in Boston

Boston Police have launched an investigation Wednesday after the city’s Christopher Columbus statue was beheaded overnight. 

June 9, 2020

George Floyd mural vandalized in Massachusetts

A mural in Massachusetts honoring George Floyd has been vandalized. 

June 8, 2020

Massachusetts police chief seen lying face down on pavement alongside protesters in show of solidarity

A police chief in Massachusetts joined a large crowd protesters by lying face down on the pavement Saturday amid increased tensions between law enforcement and demonstrators throughout the U.S. following the death of George Floyd.

June 7, 2020

Massachusetts Trump supporter, 82, ‘violently assaulted’ by motorist, 27, police say

Nobody should be attacked for their political views, Charlie Chase says. But according to authorities, that’s exactly what happened last week to the 82-year-old U.S. military veteran and supporter of President Trump.

June 3, 2020

Massachusetts police tail 50 cars, many rentals, circling malls amid George Floyd looting fears

Amid looting fears in the wake of George Floyd protests, cops monitored 50 cars circling malls in Massachusetts on Monday night, according to an incident report.

June 2, 2020

Man charged with tossing pickle from car and striking Vermont highway worker

Vermont police made an arrest after a highway worker reported being injured by a large pickle tossed from a moving car.

June 1, 2020

Rioting, looting linked to George Floyd protests leaves trail of destruction across American cities

American cities are spending Monday morning digging out from scenes of destruction after demonstrations against the police-involved death of George Floyd gave way to a fifth straight night of looting and rioting, resulting in another wave of arrests. 

May 31, 2020

Celtics' Jaylen Brown, 76ers' Tobias Harris, Knicks' Dennis Smith Jr. among NBA stars in George Floyd protests

Some NBA players have chosen to participate in the nationwide protests fighting for justice after the death of George Floyd, who was killed after a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on Floyd’s neck as he screamed for help.