Massachusetts

Karen Read 3 hours ago

Expert witness in Karen Read murder trial caught with 'errors' inflating his credentials

In Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial, DNA links hair on her SUV to victim John O'Keefe, but witness credibility issues arise during cross-examination.

Seafood Cuisine 1 day ago

New England fights invasive green crabs with innovative 'eat them' strategy

Green crabs, an invasive species in New England, are damaging ecosystems and shellfish. Efforts to market crab broth offer a potential solution to this issue.

Karen Read 1 day ago

Karen Read judge blocks Sandra Birchmore mentions; expert says cases should be wake-up call for police

The Massachusetts judge presiding over Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe has barred references to the botched Sandra Birchmore investigation.

Karen Read 2 days ago

Karen Read murder trial: Niece reveals 'frantic' behavior on morning Boston officer was found dead

Testimony from John O'Keefe's niece highlights tensions with Karen Read before his death, as Read faces trial for the Boston officer's murder.

Travel 3 days ago

Daredevil to swim shark-filled waters in celebration of 'Jaws' 50th anniversary

Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh plans to swim 62 miles around Martha's Vineyard to highlight shark conservation on the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" and to change public perceptions.

College 4 days ago

Education Secretary Linda McMahon dismisses Harvard University president's pay cut amid antisemitism probe

Harvard's lawsuit against Trump administration funding cuts sparks debate on antisemitism and racial discrimination as Education Secretary Linda McMahon questions policy changes.

Immigration 4 days ago

US attorney for Massachusetts says interference with ICE operations is 'disturbing,' threatens arrests

Leah Foley, Massachusetts' top federal prosecutor, threatens legal action against those hindering ICE following a disruptive incident in Worcester.

Karen Read 5 days ago

Karen Read trial: Crime lab expert testifies blood evidence was never tested

A Massachusetts State Police forensic expert revealed that potential blood samples from red Solo cups that Canton Police collected were never tested.

College 5 days ago

Harvard University president takes 25% pay cut amid Trump administration funding freeze

Harvard University battles Trump administration's $2.2 billion funding cuts with pay reductions and a lawsuit, as it refuses to comply with governance demands.

Karen Read 6 days ago

Karen Read's defense opens door for special prosecutor to bring in new evidence: court docs

Evidence about a prior fight between Karen Read and John O'Keefe may be allowed in court after defense team's questioning created an opening for prosecutors.

Bahamas 6 days ago

College senior killed after 'accidentally' falling from tropical island hotel balcony days before graduation

A Massachusetts college student was found dead in the Bahamas after apparently falling from a hotel balcony on Paradise Island days before graduation.

Karen Read May 13

Karen Read defense floats theory that ‘jealous’ Brian Higgins fought John O’Keefe before death

Defense in Karen Read trial proposes that Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death might be linked to a "jealousy"-fueled fight with ATF agent Brian Higgins.

Massachusetts May 11

DHS says Massachusetts city council member 'incited chaos' as ICE arrested 'violent criminal alien'

The Department of Homeland Security accused a Worcester, Massachusetts city council member of creating a chaotic situation when ICE arrested a violent criminal illegal alien.

Immigration May 10

Chaotic video shows Massachusetts ICE arrest being disrupted by 'unruly' crowd, leading to 2 arrests

A tense video emerged of an ICE arrest in Worcester, Massachusetts, being disrupted by crowd who police said was trying to block a vehicle from leaving.

VIDEO May 10

Massachusetts ICE arrest disrupted by 'unruly' crowd

Worcester Police Department makes two arrests during "chaotic incident."

Karen Read May 10

Karen Read trial reveals flirty text messages with ATF agent behind boyfriend's back

Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik testifies in a case involving Karen Read, who is accused of hitting her boyfriend with an SUV and leaving him to die.

China May 9

Blue state governor touts meeting with CCP official cozying up to Dems: 'Grateful for the opportunity'

A Democratic governor enthusiastically posted photos with a CCP diplomat on Wednesday evening, saying she was "grateful for the opportunity" to meet with him.

Karen Read May 9

State trooper points to possible weapon in John O'Keefe death – and it's not Karen Read's car

Massachusetts State Police sergeant's testimony in Karen Read's murder trial reveals doubts about John O'Keefe's injuries, questioning hit-and-run charges.

Karen Read May 8

Karen Read's Google timeline derailed again as 2nd expert disputes defense claims

In the Karen Read trial, forensic experts testify on smartphone data, challenging the defense's timeline of events in the murder case of Officer John O'Keefe.

Karen Read May 7

Karen Read's voicemails to John O'Keefe played in murder trial: 'I f---ing hate you'

Massachusetts prosecutors played eight of Karen Read's voicemails sent to John O'Keefe on the night she allegedly struck him with her Lexus SUV and left him to die.

Crime May 6

Daycare in wealthy enclave shutters after housing fugitive child predator arrested by ICE: report

A home daycare in Cape Cod has shuttered its doors after local news revealed a fugitive illegal immigrant from Brazil wanted for child rape in his home country, was living there.

Karen Read May 6

Karen Read trial: Canton cop explains using leaf blower, red Solo cups, Stop & Shop bag for evidence

Former Canton police lieutenant in Karen Read investigation testifies about ordering a leaf blower, red Solo cups and a Stop & Shop bag used for evidence collection.

Donald Trump May 5

Linda McMahon blasts Harvard in scathing letter telling elite university it will no longer get federal grants

Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a scathing letter to Harvard President Alan Garber, slamming the school and saying they will not get future federal grants.

True Crime May 5

Is there a New England serial killer? Former FBI agent with regional ties reveals his theory

Former FBI investigator Scott Duffey weighs in on New England serial killer rumors, saying authorities have not released "enough" information to quash rumors.

Massachusetts May 4

College admissions worker arrested for allegedly offering visiting high school student money for sex

Jacob Henriques, 29, allegedly used his position as an assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College in Boston to contact prospective students for sex.

US May 2

New England serial killer fears stoked by 12th body found in 3 months, 2 in same small town

Massachusetts officials said Stephan Myers was found dead behind Bristol Plymouth High School with a gunshot wound. He's the 12th person to be found dead in New England since February.

Crime May 1

Tesla arson suspect released after lawyer argues detention would disrupt sex-change treatments

A man accused of setting fire to two Tesla vehicles in Missouri argued that keeping him locked up would disrupt his "gender-affirming medical care."

True Crime May 1

New England investigators 'not ruling out anything' amid serial killer fears: Former homicide detective

A former homicide detective does not believe authorities in New England are ruling "anything out" after 11 bodies have been found in the area since March 1.

Karen Read May 1

Jennifer McCabe doubles down on Karen Read’s alleged 'I hit him' confession, but can't find it in paper trail

Key witness Jennifer McCabe testifies Karen Read said 'I hit him' three times after finding John O'Keefe's body. Defense challenges inconsistencies in her account to grand jury.

Massachusetts April 30

Blue city's Democratic committee prints thousands of 'red cards' urging immigrants to know their rights

A Boston-area Democratic committee is purchasing some 8,000 cards designed to remind immigrants of their constitutional rights if approached by ICE.