Did marathon bomber get fair trial? Court weighs arguments
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon bomber’s lawyers urged a federal court to overturn their client’s death sentence, arguing Thursday that intense media coverage andRead More
A diamond on the diamond: Diehard Red Sox fans celebrate wedding at Fenway Park
The Red Sox have hosted plenty of ring ceremonies over the years — but never one quite like this. Drew and Shannon Lanthier of ConnecticutRead More
Massachusetts lawmakers face deadline on surplus budget deal
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is urging Massachusetts lawmakers to quickly come up with a spending plan for $1 billion in surplus tax revenue.Read More
Southie pup on the mend after violent run-in with coyote
A coyote attacked a six-pound chihuahua in South Boston Tuesday, leaving it with broken ribs and puncture wounds from the coyote’s teeth. The owner’s daughterRead More
Transit police arrest Boston man accused of indecently assaulting girl at MBTA station
A 22-year-old Boston man is facing a criminal charge after police say he indecently assaulted a girl at an MBTA station Tuesday afternoon. Officers respondingRead More
Emergency vaping ban in Massachusetts comes to an end
BOSTON (WHDH) – An emergency ban on vaping sales that Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker implemented in September amid an outbreak in vape-related lung injuries cameRead More
Boston approves new limits on police in immigration matters
BOSTON (AP) — Boston lawmakers imposed new restrictions Wednesday on city police in their work on federal immigration matters. The City Council approved amendments toRead More
Dorchester man wins $10M Mass. lottery prize
A Dorchester man is the first $10 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$10,000,000 Bankroll” instant game. Eugene McCarthy chose the cash optionRead More
Boston weighs new limits on police in immigration matters
BOSTON (AP) — Boston lawmakers on Wednesday were weighing new limits on police in federal immigration matters. The City Council was expected to vote onRead More
Proposed bill would require Bay State doctors to ask patients about firearm ownership
The head of Boston Health and Human Services pitched a bill Tuesday at the State House that would require all medical providers to undergo trainingRead More