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September 15, 2018

Boston-area explosion victim, 18, had 'bright future,' family says

Family and friends are mourning the 18-year-old man who died in the gas explosions in Massachusetts on Thursday afternoon.

September 14, 2018

Officer stays on duty despite losing home in Boston-area explosions

A Massachusetts police officer is being hailed a hero after staying on duty to help residents affected by the Boston-area explosions Thursday evening, despite learning that his own home had been engulfed in flames.

September 14, 2018

Boston-area explosions have Massachusetts governor declaring state of emergency

The governor of Massachusetts declared a state of emergency on Friday after a series of deadly gas explosions killed a teen and injured 25 others in an area just north of Boston.

September 14, 2018

Gas explosion evacuees given 'no clear timeline' for returning to homes: officials

Thousands of Boston-area residents forced to evacuate their neighborhoods after Thursday's gas explosions and fires had “no clear timeline” on when they could return, officials said.

September 14, 2018

Boston-area gas explosions kill at least 1, injure 20, trigger evacuations, officials say

At least one person was killed and more than 20 were injured in Massachusetts Thursday after a series of gas explosions tore through several communities outside Boston, officials said.

September 12, 2018

Massachusetts police looking for man who allegedly urinated on American flags at veterans cemetery

A man was allegedly spotted uprooting mini American flags in the Somerville Veterans Memorial Cemetery and then urinating on them, police in Massachusetts said.

September 10, 2018

Massachusetts man buried dog alive because it didn't get along with kitten: reports

A Massachusetts man was reportedly arrested on Sunday after he allegedly buried an 18-year-old dog alive because it didn't get along with his cat.

September 10, 2018

New Hampshire man tried to 'buy' girl from parents: cops

A New Hampshire man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly tried to "buy" a young girl and attempted to kidnap her from her family in Massachusetts, police said.

September 10, 2018

Army vet dies after falling off party cruise in Boston Harbor

A U.S. Army veteran was engaging in a “dramatic form of dangerous play” Saturday night before he fell off a party cruise in Boston Harbor and drowned, officials said.

September 8, 2018

Massachusetts jewelry store under fire after 'take a knee' billboard backfires

Garieri Jewelers in Sturbridge, Mass., came under fire after their billboard showing a man proposing to a woman was called racist.