'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
Brothers indicted over $25 million Ethereum cryptocurrency theft: DOJ
The suspects, who are brothers, are accused of exploiting the integrity of the blockchain for Ethereum to steal cryptocurrency worth $25 million within 12 seconds, in the first incident of its kind.
Boston officers turn welfare check into heartwarming birthday surprise
Boston police officers responding to a wellness check were pleasantly surprised to find out it was the caller's birthday.
No charges in Massachusetts after 4 newborns found frozen, wrapped in tin foil inside Boston apartment: DA
The bodies of two female and two male babies were discovered in a Boston freezer in Nov. 2022.
Watch: Robot dog in sparkly costume celebrates International Dance Day
Spot ,Boston Dynamics’ “creepy" robotic dog, danced in a sparkly blue costume to commemorate International Dance Day on April 29.
Boston man sentenced for murder-for-hire plot against ex-wife, her boyfriend
Mohammed Chowdhury, a 47-year-old Boston man, offered $8,000 to an undercover federal agent, whom he believed was a hitman, according to prosecutors.
Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma wins 2024 Boston Marathon 2024 in runaway
The 128th Boston Marathon was held Monday, bringing tens of thousands of runners to New England for the annual race.
Mystery object found on beach turns out to be remnant of top secret military program
An artifact resembling the fuselage of an aircraft washed up on Cape Cod, and historians suggest it's linked to an old military program from the Cold War.
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
Massachusetts woman charged with animal cruelty for emaciated dog, misleading Investigator
A Massachusetts woman, Mary Sellitto, faces charges of animal cruelty and misleading investigators after a dog, Brooke, was discovered severely emaciated in January.
Massachusetts man gets prison time for making bomb threat to Arizona election office
A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to three years and six months in federal prison for making an online threat to bomb then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs’ election office in February 2021, the U.S. Justice Department said.
Army rocket launcher found in man's car
A man in Massachusetts is facing charges after authorities say a U.S. Army rocket launcher and drugs were found in his car in the parking lot of a hotel.
Potential Nor'easter eyes Boston: Major cities could see a foot of snow
A potential Nor'easter could wallop Boston and other major cities with a foot of snow. More than 20 million people in nine states are under a Winter Storm Watch.
Massachusetts police K9 tracks scent for over 2 miles to find missing 12-year-old in freezing cold
K9 Biza and her handler, Auburn Police Officer David Ljunggren, were deployed, and the dog eventually picked up a scent.
eBay to pay $3M after employees sent live spiders, cockroaches to couple
The harassment started in 2019 after a Massachusetts couple wrote a story in their online newsletter about a lawsuit brought by eBay which accused Amazon of poaching sellers.
Bill Belichick leaving New England Patriots after 24 seasons, reports say
Bill Belichick and the Patriots are parting ways after six Super Bowl championships together, according to multiple reports. Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft addressed the media Thursday.
Senior citizens post for saucy charity calendar
A group of daring senior citizens in Massachusetts are showing off their saucy sides, and it's all done in the name of a good cause.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Family of three, including teen daughter, found dead in $6.8M Massachusetts mansion
Massachusetts State Police said that they found a firearm near the husband.
Boston mayor sends holiday party invite meant only for 'electeds of color,' dividing city councilors
The revelation about the holiday party quickly received responses from Boston's city council. A mayor's office spokesperson stressed the event was just one of several happening throughout the season.