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Boston trains get 'googly eyes,' give riders 'joy' on their commutes
The new additions to the trains are one of the many "creative ways" the MBTA is seeking to improve the rider experience, Pesaturo said.
Inside the allure of alleged cop killer Karen Read: Cover-up, corruption and a controversial blogger
Karen Read's murder trial for allegedly killing her cop boyfriend has galvanized a cult following -- with fans saying she's a symbol for fighting corruption.
Migrant accused of raping teen girl out on $500 bail — despite fed request to hold him: report
Cory Alvarez, who had been held without bail since his March arrest, was freed on $500 bail on Tuesday.
Karen Read supporters are so obsessed with her murder trial they're staring at live video feed of court ceiling fan during deliberation
"Number 1 fan," read a post from @FreeKarenRead, featuring a screenshot of the courtroom view.
The 8 most memorable moments from Karen Read trial over alleged murder of Boston cop boyfriend
As a jury is deliberating the fate of Karen Read -- who is accused of murdering her cop boyfriend -- here is a recap of some of the most memorable...
Karen Read's lawyer claims murder trial for death of cop boyfriend is an elaborate frame-up
But prosecutor Adam Lally, during his closing, said four witnesses testified at trial that Read told first responders, "I hit him, I hit him, I hit him, I hit him."
Pregnant woman who accused three cops of sexually abusing her as teen may have been killed — despite initial suicide finding: pathologist
Sandra Birchmore's death had been ruled a suicide by a state medical examiner after the 23-year-old was found hanging in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment back in February 2021.
Tornado threat issued for New England and regions of Northeast -- including NYC
On Sunday afternoon, NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued a Tornado Watch for more than 8 million people in parts of New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
15-year-old allegedly killed by boyfriend, 21, hours before eighth grade graduation
Ahliana Dickey, 15, was found dead from gunshot wounds on Friday evening.
7 shot when gunfire erupts at a pop-up party in Massachusetts
The gunfire began just before 2 a.m. after hundreds of people gathered for a pop-up party organized on social media, officials said at a news conference.
Party yacht doc who was busted with drugs, guns and 'prostitutes' in police raid ducks jail
Scott Anthony Burke was sentenced to one-year probation after he pleaded guilty to four charges stemming from his arrest in September 2023.
Patriots retire Tom Brady's No. 12 in star-studded ceremony
The crowd at Gillette Stadium erupted with applause for the announcement as a teary-eyed Brady looked on.
Karen Read investigator forced to read ‘unprofessional and regrettable’ texts during murder trial
The Massachusetts State Trooper leading the investigation into the death of Karen Read's boyfriend was forced to take the stand and read disparaging texts he wrote calling the suspect a...
Girl, 15, vanished for several days after disturbing video showed beating by HS bully, 13: ‘Lick the ground!’
Police were alerted to the video on May 25 — but no one told parents about the incident until Konton vanished on June 2, eight days later.
A turf war could be brewing between sharks and orcas off Cape Cod: scientists
They might make waves with one another.
One of the oldest homes in the US has listed for $800,000
The Stephen Bryant House in Plympton, Mass. dates to around 1669 and comes replete with lovely old-world touches.
Crossing guard accused of beating a mom in her car with stop sign as she's trying to drop her kid off at school -- then reporters after court
A Massachusetts crossing guard was arrested for allegedly whacking a mother and her 12-year-old daughter with his stop sign -- only to be arrested again that same day for assaulting reporters...
Richard Dreyfuss tried on dresses at Massachusetts consignment shop before anti-trans rant: report
Surveillance footage first obtained by TMZ shows the “American Graffiti” actor being set upon by a group of smiling, cheery women at Worthy Girl Consignment in Beverly, Mass., who helped...
Mass. teacher on leave after using 'N-word' in class and forcing minority kids to stage mock slave auction
“The educator asked two children sitting in front of the room, who were of color, to stand, and the educator and class discussed physical attributes (i.e., teeth and strength),” Superintendent...
'Bad breath rapist' told girlfriend to move on as he will 'die in jail'—but she hasn't ditched him yet: 'I want to marry him'
"He said, 'I'm so sorry. Just pretend you never met me. Take care of yourself. I love you so much,'" Su told The Post through tears.