Former President Jimmy Carter says he is "proud and grateful" for the president's efforts to restore diplomatic ties with Cuba. Carter calls the shift in policy "courageous."
Marathon Bombing Suspect Expected in Court for First Time Since July 2013
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has not been seen in public since he was arraigned on 30 federal charges in July 2013, when he still bore signs of the bloody standoff with police that led to his capture and the death of his older brother, Tamerlan.
Uber Driver Charged With Kidnapping, Sexual Assault
The victim told police Alejandro Done struck her with his hands, strangled her, locked her inside the vehicle and sexually assaulted her after driving to a secluded location.
Springfield City Councilor Praises Jesus During Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Bud Williams announced that “Jesus is the reason for the season” in the middle of a menorah lighting ceremony.
TD Garden’s Restrictive Alcohol Policy Remains Terrible for Twenty-Somethings
TD Garden’s strict rules on young people trying to buy a beer need to change in light of Boston’s rise as a destination for working young people.
New Hampshire Man Indicted for Kidnapping, Sexual Assault
Nathaniel Kibby, who was arrested in July, allegedly kidnapped a 14-year-old girl last year while she was on her way home from school, and imprisoned and sexually assaulted her for nine months.
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Homeless Kitten Born Without Eyelids To Make Full Recovery
Dr. Martin Coster attached pieces of tissue from the cat’s lip to the muscles that control blinking on the eye.
Your Child's Genes Are Your Child's Business
Doing tests on a healthy baby is different. Because some information, especially genetic information, can be really murky--and problematic.
Whole Foods in Weymouth Sold Tainted Meat That Killed Son, Couple Claims
A Braintree husband and wife said in their federal suit filed Tuesday that the beef they bought at the Weymouth store was contaminated with a powerful strain of E. coli.
American Officials: US, Cuba Seek to Normalize Relations
American officials say the US. and Cuba will start talks to normalize full diplomatic relations as part of the most significant shift in US policy toward the communist island in decades.
Uh, Never Mind: Johns Hopkins Sends Welcomes to Rejected Applicants
Johns Hopkins University says nearly 300 applicants were mistakenly sent welcome messages when they were actually rejected or deferred.
NECC Owners, Former Employees Arrested in 2012 Meningitis Outbreak
A US attorney’s office spokeswoman said Gregory Conigliaro and Barry Cadden, co-founders of the New England Compounding Center in Framingham, were among 14 people arrested this morning.
Massachusetts State Trooper Denies Drunken Driving Charge
A Massachusetts State Police trooper involved in a car crash in North Andover has pleaded not guilty to drunken driving and other related charges.
NYC premiere of Rogen film canceled as threats fly
Threats of violence against movie theaters. The New York premiere of "The Interview" canceled. Leaks of thousands more private emails. Lawsuits by former employees that could cost tens of millions in damages.
$151M Verdict Over Wal-Mart Workers' Breaks Upheld
Pennsylvania's highest court is upholding a $151 million verdict in favor of employees at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club who say they were forced to work through their breaks.
Blackstone Mother Indicted on 2 Murder Charges
Erika Murray, whose Blackstone home was found to have three dead infants in September, been indicted on two counts of murder, according to District Attorney Joseph Early. Murray was being held on $1 million bail for charges for which she pleaded not guilty, including concealing the deaths of her three children.
Good Samaritan Comes to the Rescue of Salvation Army Bell Ringer
A Salvation Army Bell Ringer soliciting outside of an Arlington Walgreens was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when an 87-year-old man drove into the store’s facade, police say.
Charlie Baker the Jeb Bush ‘Fan’ Stops Short of Endorsement
Gov.-elect Charlie Baker says he is ‘‘certainly a fan’’ of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who has announced plans to actively explore a possible GOP bid for the White House.
‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ Author Dies at 86
Norman Ray Bridwell, creator of “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” died Friday. Bridwell, who lived in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard, was 86.
Sex Change Ruling for Mass. Inmate Overturned
A federal appeals court has overturned the ruling that Massachusetts provide a transgender inmate with a sexual reassignment surgery.
Boston Students Walk Out of Class to Protest Ferguson, N.Y. Grand Jury Decisions
BOSTON (AP) — Dozens of students from Boston public schools have walked out of class to protest recent grand jury decisions not to indict white police officers in the deaths unarmed black men in Missouri and New York City.
Jeb Bush Announces ‘Possibility’ of Presidential Run
The former Florida governor is looking to extend his family’s dynastic presence in the White House by deciding “to actively explore the possibility of running for President of the United States.”
Mystery Man Hands Out $100 Bills on the Cape
A generous mystery man has made the holiday season a little brighter for employees of two Cape Cod coffee shops.
Worcester Doctor Who Had Ebola Heading Back to Liberia
Dr. Richard Sacra, who contracted Ebola in August before being successfully treated for it, plans to return to the same clinic outside Monrovia where he has served for more than 20 years.
Jeb Bush to 'Actively Explore' Run for President
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Tuesday took his most definitive step yet toward running for president, announcing plans to "actively explore" a campaign and form a new political operation allowing him to raise money for like-minded Republicans.
Active Storm Track Will Continue Past Christmas, But Impacts Here Still Questionable
There are 4 storms or weather systems which will impact the eastern half of the USA from now until the end of the year. I’m not going to attempt to nail down the timing of these because the final two are so far out.
Boston Police Urge Caution When Using Ride Share Services
Boston police are warning women who use ride share services to exercise caution following three separate assaults last weekend.
Bones Found on Plum Island Beach Belong to Adult Male
Authorities say the human bones found on a Plum Island beach last weekend were those of an adult male.
Gay Veterans Get OK for Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade
The organizers of Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day parade have voted to allow a group representing gay veterans to march next year, a dramatic turnaround for an organization that has long resisted the inclusion of gays.
Death Toll in Pakistani School Attack Rises to 126
A Pakistani official says the death toll in a Taliban attack on a school in the northwestern city of Peshawar has risen to 126.
Several Storms Likely Threaten Area Over Next Two Weeks
It’s midway through the month of December, and we haven’t had much snow—but with several storms or weather systems heading toward the eastern half of the country before the end of the year, that could change.
The 8 Types of Hanukkah Menorahs and What They Say About You
From the “My Five Year-Old Made It” menorah to the “I-Don’t-Wanna-Feel-Left-Out-Of-Christmas” menorah, every Jew can be understood by the candles he lights.
Donation of Rings to Salvation Army Inspires Second Act of Generosity
One widow gave her $1,850 engagement ring and her late husband’s wedding band to the Salvation Army. Moved by the gift, another widow has donated $21K for the rings.
Camille Cosby's Statement on Assault Accusations
NEW YORK (AP) — Camille Cosby released the following statement Monday on the accusations of sexual assault against her husband:
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