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May 31, 2016

Massive dead basking shark makes return appearance in Boston Harbor

The carcass of a basking shark at least 24-feet long first seen stuck to the bow of a container ship in Boston Harbor more than two weeks ago has resurfaced.

May 31, 2016

College swimmer drowns during lifeguard tryouts on Cape Cod

A New York man who drowned during lifeguard tryouts in a Cape Cod lake was a collegiate swimmer who planned to become an assistant swim coach at his alma mater.

May 31, 2016

Body pulled from river dressed similar to murder suspect

Authorities in Massachusetts have pulled a body from the Connecticut River that was dressed in a similar manner to a murder suspect thought to have jumped from a bridge earlier this month.

May 30, 2016

Stripper who fled US before assault trial is caught overseas

A stripper who fled the U.S. more than six years ago on the eve of her trial for armed assault of a fellow exotic dancer has been apprehended in the Dominican Republic.

May 29, 2016

The Latest: Final service held in church after long protest

The Latest on the final service held at a Roman Catholic church after an 11-year protest (all times local): 4:10 p.m.

May 27, 2016

Slain Massachusetts police officer remembered for dedication, generosity

A police officer shot and killed during a traffic stop was remembered Friday for his dedication, professionalism, willingness to help anyone and sense of humor during a funeral attended by officers from across the state.

May 27, 2016

Police: Fare-beater wanted for 1990 shooting in other state

Police say a man arrested for subway fare-beating in New York City was wanted for a 1990 shooting in Massachusetts.

May 26, 2016

The Latest: Wake held for officer shot during traffic stop

The Latest on the final respects for a Massachusetts police officer shot and killed during a traffic stop (all times local): 5:12 p.m.

May 26, 2016

Steven Spielberg to address grads at Harvard commencement

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg is scheduled to deliver the commencement speech at Harvard University.

May 26, 2016

Massachusetts pays respects to officer shot dead during traffic stop

A Massachusetts community is paying its final respects to a police officer who was fatally shot during a traffic stop.