Rachael Rollins becomes 1st Black woman named US attorney for Massachusetts
Rachel Rollins is the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. attorney for the Massachusetts.
Rachel Rollins is the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. attorney for the Massachusetts.
Deathbed confession: Wanted bank robber reveals true identity 50 years later
For the past 50 years, Thomas Randele was a fugitive wanted in one of the largest bank robberies in Cleveland’s history, living in Boston under a new name he created six months after the heist in the summer of 1969.
For the past 50 years, Thomas Randele was a fugitive wanted in one of the largest bank robberies in Cleveland’s history, living in Boston under a new name he created six months after the heist in the summer of 1969.
Edward O. Wilson, pioneering Harvard biologist, dies at 92
Edward O. Wilson, a Harvard biologist who argued for a new vision of human nature in “Sociobiology,” has died at 92.
Edward O. Wilson, a Harvard biologist who argued for a new vision of human nature in “Sociobiology,” has died at 92.
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he was gifted after open heart surgery
And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.
And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.
Michelle Wu sworn in as Boston’s first woman elected mayor
Michelle Wu was sworn in Tuesday as Boston’s first woman and first person of color elected mayor in the city’s long history.
Michelle Wu was sworn in Tuesday as Boston’s first woman and first person of color elected mayor in the city’s long history.
Michelle Wu, Aftab Pureval mayoral wins mark milestone for Asian Americans
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
75-year-old Bay Area nurse runs 35th Boston Marathon with longest active streak among women in the race
A 75-year-old Bay Area woman completed a remarkable feat last week as she ran the Boston Marathon for the 35th straight time. Orinda resident Patty Hung crossed the finish line with the distinction of having the longest active finish streak among women runners in the storied race.
A 75-year-old Bay Area woman completed a remarkable feat last week as she ran the Boston Marathon for the 35th straight time. Orinda resident Patty Hung crossed the finish line with the distinction of having the longest active finish streak among women runners in the storied race.
Boston Marathon 2021: Kenyans Kipruto, Kipyogei win pandemic-delayed race
Benson Kipruto of Kenya won the 2021 Boston Marathon as the world’s oldest and most prestigious annual 26.2-mile race returned from a 30-month hiatus.
Benson Kipruto of Kenya won the 2021 Boston Marathon as the world’s oldest and most prestigious annual 26.2-mile race returned from a 30-month hiatus.
Fishermen rescue woman fending off aggressive coyote on Cape Cod beach
Just offshore, Captain William Kelley and fisherman Andrew DeCarton heard Marcy Sterlis crying “help me” and “he won’t leave me alone” as a coyote circled her.
Just offshore, Captain William Kelley and fisherman Andrew DeCarton heard Marcy Sterlis crying “help me” and “he won’t leave me alone” as a coyote circled her.
JetBlue returns to Mineta San Jose International Airport with non-stop service to Boston
JetBlue Airways returned to Mineta San Jose International Airport on Thursday with daily nonstop services to Boston Logan International Airport.
JetBlue Airways returned to Mineta San Jose International Airport on Thursday with daily nonstop services to Boston Logan International Airport.
Yo-Yo Ma performs surprise concert at COVID-19 vaccination site
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma gave a free, surprise concert at a COVID-19 vaccination site Saturday in Massachusetts.
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma gave a free, surprise concert at a COVID-19 vaccination site Saturday in Massachusetts.
Kroger announces third-party software data breach
Kroger says it was a victim of a data breach involving a third-party vendor's file-transfer service and is notifying potentially impacted customers.
Kroger says it was a victim of a data breach involving a third-party vendor's file-transfer service and is notifying potentially impacted customers.
Former Mill Valley executive pleads guilty in college admissions scandal
A former private equity executive pleaded guilty Wednesday to paying $50,000 to have someone secretly correct his son's ACT answers as part of the college admissions bribery scheme.
A former private equity executive pleaded guilty Wednesday to paying $50,000 to have someone secretly correct his son's ACT answers as part of the college admissions bribery scheme.
'Get vaccinated': Patriots send message with new decal on team plane
The Patriots have a simple message displayed on the side of their team plane: Get vaccinated.
The Patriots have a simple message displayed on the side of their team plane: Get vaccinated.
Music to my fears: Man swallows earbud while sleeping
A man is warning people against using headphones while falling asleep after health care workers had to remove a wireless earbud from his esophagus.
A man is warning people against using headphones while falling asleep after health care workers had to remove a wireless earbud from his esophagus.
Trump pardons Miami developer charged in college admissions scandal
A prominent Miami developer who was among wealthy parents charged with paying bribes to get their children into elite universities was pardoned early Wednesday by Trump.
A prominent Miami developer who was among wealthy parents charged with paying bribes to get their children into elite universities was pardoned early Wednesday by Trump.
NBA says Kobe's delayed Hall induction coming in May 2021
The NBA said Saturday that the delayed Hall of Fame weekend — it was to have taken place in Springfield, Massachusetts in August, before being pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The NBA said Saturday that the delayed Hall of Fame weekend — it was to have taken place in Springfield, Massachusetts in August, before being pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden names John Kerry as climate envoy
President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.
49ers crush Patriots 33-6
49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo finished 20 of 25 for 277 yards with two interceptions in his first game against his former team.
49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo finished 20 of 25 for 277 yards with two interceptions in his first game against his former team.
Fire set in Boston ballot drop box; FBI asked to probe fire
The state has asked the FBI to investigate the fire that was set around 4 a.m. in a ballot drop box outside the Boston Public Library downtown.
The state has asked the FBI to investigate the fire that was set around 4 a.m. in a ballot drop box outside the Boston Public Library downtown.