Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Obama’s chef ID’d as paddleboarder who drowned near former president’s Martha's Vineyard estate
A paddleboarder who drowned near former President Barack Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate has been identified as Tafari Campbell, the Obamas’ personal chef.
A paddleboarder who drowned near former President Barack Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate has been identified as Tafari Campbell, the Obamas’ personal chef.
Passenger takes control of plane when pilot has medical emergency, crash lands in Martha's Vineyard
A woman took the controls of a small plane and crash landed on a Massachusetts island Saturday afternoon when the pilot suffered a medical emergency, police said.
A woman took the controls of a small plane and crash landed on a Massachusetts island Saturday afternoon when the pilot suffered a medical emergency, police said.
Watch: Motorcyclist pushes Massachusetts trooper into oncoming traffic
The trooper was able to disengage from the motorcycle as it continued forward, which allowed him to narrowly avoid being hit by a pickup truck passing through the intersection.
The trooper was able to disengage from the motorcycle as it continued forward, which allowed him to narrowly avoid being hit by a pickup truck passing through the intersection.
Missing Massachusetts woman was stuck in swamp mud for at least 3 days
When officers arrived, they could hear the woman, but they couldn’t see her.
When officers arrived, they could hear the woman, but they couldn’t see her.
Spot the white shark! Many can't in this photo taken off Cape Cod
A research team captured this photo from drone footage last field season near Cape Cod. Can you spot the white shark?
A research team captured this photo from drone footage last field season near Cape Cod. Can you spot the white shark?
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
10 years after the Boston Marathon bombings: A timeline of events
There are no known threats to this year’s Boston Marathon, but on the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed three spectators, federal, state and city law enforcement leaders said Thursday that they are prepared for anything.
There are no known threats to this year’s Boston Marathon, but on the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed three spectators, federal, state and city law enforcement leaders said Thursday that they are prepared for anything.
FBI arrests Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira in probe of classified document leaks
FBI agents arrested Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Douglas Teixeira at a home in North Dighton, Massachusetts, on Thursday in connection with a trove of classified documents that have been leaked online in recent months.
FBI agents arrested Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Douglas Teixeira at a home in North Dighton, Massachusetts, on Thursday in connection with a trove of classified documents that have been leaked online in recent months.
Father fleeing crash scene dropped toddler in brook, killing the child: police
A 2-year-old boy found dead in a brook may have been dropped there by his father as he fled the scene of a car crash, police said.
A 2-year-old boy found dead in a brook may have been dropped there by his father as he fled the scene of a car crash, police said.
Endangered whale spotted swimming with calf in rare footage
The NOAA Fisheries says the critically-endangered species usually travels the New England coast in the spring.
The NOAA Fisheries says the critically-endangered species usually travels the New England coast in the spring.
Man finds winning lotto ticket in drawer days before it expires with wife's help
The man forgot about his winning lottery ticket until his wife saw a news story about it and reminded him to look for it.
The man forgot about his winning lottery ticket until his wife saw a news story about it and reminded him to look for it.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Husband of Massachusetts mom accused of killing 3 children asks public to forgive her
“The real Lindsay was generously loving and caring towards everyone - me, our kids, family, friends, and her patients. The very fibers of her soul are loving,” Patrick Clancy wrote.
“The real Lindsay was generously loving and caring towards everyone - me, our kids, family, friends, and her patients. The very fibers of her soul are loving,” Patrick Clancy wrote.
The Embrace statue unveiled in Boston on MLK weekend
The four intertwined arms were inspired by a photo of the civil rights leader and his wife when they learned he had won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
The four intertwined arms were inspired by a photo of the civil rights leader and his wife when they learned he had won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
May I take your order? Ben Affleck surprises customers at Dunkin’ drive-thru
The Hollywood A-lister was spotted at a Massachusetts doughnut shop handing out food and drinks to star-struck customers.
The Hollywood A-lister was spotted at a Massachusetts doughnut shop handing out food and drinks to star-struck customers.
Missing DC real estate executive: Ana Walshe's husband arrested in Mass. for misleading police
A search continues for Ana Walshe, a D.C. real estate executive from Massachusetts who worked and lived in D.C., after she disappeared on New Year's Day, and as police have taken her husband into custody for misleading a police investigation.
A search continues for Ana Walshe, a D.C. real estate executive from Massachusetts who worked and lived in D.C., after she disappeared on New Year's Day, and as police have taken her husband into custody for misleading a police investigation.
Remains of 4 infants found inside Boston apartment
The remains are of two boys and two girls, Boston police said.
The remains are of two boys and two girls, Boston police said.
Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.
Driver claims foot got stuck before deadly Apple store crash
A man was arraigned Tuesday on charges that he was reckless when he crashed his SUV through the front window of an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing one person and injuring 19 others, authorities said.
A man was arraigned Tuesday on charges that he was reckless when he crashed his SUV through the front window of an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing one person and injuring 19 others, authorities said.