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February 8, 2024

Former Olympian pleads guilty to over a dozen child molestation charges

Former Olympic hurdler Conrad Mainwaring has pleaded guilty to charges alleging he molested nine underage boys between 1975 and 1979.

February 8, 2024

House committee threatens Harvard subpoena, accuses Ivy League school of 'obstructing' antisemitism probe

House Education and the Workforce Chair Virginia Foxx said Harvard must produce priority documents in Congress' antisemitism probe by Feb. 14 or face a subpoena.

February 8, 2024

Man accused of killing girlfriend in Massachusetts escapes police custody in Kenya

A man wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend in Massachusetts and leaving her body at a Boston airport escaped from police custody in Kenya, officials say.

February 7, 2024

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says migrant overflow site already nearly filled to capacity

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said that a Massachusetts recreation center that was recently converted into an overflow site for migrants family is nearly full capacity.

February 7, 2024

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey nominates former romantic partner to state's high court

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat, has nominated her former romantic partner to serve on the state's highest court in an open seat.

February 6, 2024

Boston has beef with diners: Steak tips are a popular pub-fare tradition in city famed for seafood

Steak tips are a popular regional pub-food speciality in and around Boston, Massachusetts. The chunks of beef are marinated, grilled and splashed with more flavor.

February 5, 2024

Boston anticipates big economic bump from 2026 World Cup

Boston officials rejoiced Monday as they reported FIFA's decision to host seven 2026 World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, touting a likely boost to the city's economy.

February 5, 2024

Massachusetts police K9 tracks scent for over 2 miles to find missing 12-year-old in freezing cold

K9 Biza and her partner, Auburn Police Officer David Ljunggren, followed the scent of a missing 12-year-old and helped find the child safe miles from home.

February 5, 2024

Man extradited from Sweden to face charges linked to Boston arson case targeting Jewish organizations

The brother of a suspect linked to arson cases targeting Jewish institutions in Boston in 2019 has been extradited from Sweden to face charges of obstructing the investigation.

February 2, 2024

Massachusetts targets 26 commercial drivers in wake of bribery scandal

26 Mass. individuals have been identified as not properly passing the test to obtain commercial licenses, and have had their licenses downgraded accordingly.