Adorable baby gorilla born via C-section at Boston zoo
The bouncing baby boy was born on October 14 weighing 6-pounds and 3 ounces.
The bouncing baby boy was born on October 14 weighing 6-pounds and 3 ounces.
Man sets fire to ballot box in Boston, destroying 35 ballots
Boston police are looking for a man who set fire to a ballot box this weekend. There were 122 ballots inside. Police say that 87 were still legible. Voters who are worried their ballots might have been destroyed can go online to confirm whether their vote was recorded.
Boston police are looking for a man who set fire to a ballot box this weekend. There were 122 ballots inside. Police say that 87 were still legible. Voters who are worried their ballots might have been destroyed can go online to confirm whether their vote was recorded.
Police officer helps skunk with head stuck in container
After several unsuccessful attempts, Hanley was finally able to free the distressed animal, before quickly getting out of its way.
After several unsuccessful attempts, Hanley was finally able to free the distressed animal, before quickly getting out of its way.
It's a boy! Endangered pygmy hippo born at Boston zoo
A Massachusetts zoo has welcomed an adorable baby pygmy hippo to its family.
A Massachusetts zoo has welcomed an adorable baby pygmy hippo to its family.
Minnesota family survives wild hot air balloon ride
A family from Mayer, Minnesota visiting the East Coast just wanted to enjoy the fall colors from a hot air balloon, however, things suddenly took a scary turn.
A family from Mayer, Minnesota visiting the East Coast just wanted to enjoy the fall colors from a hot air balloon, however, things suddenly took a scary turn.
88-year-old man completes walk ‘around-the-world’
After three decades, Hathaway accomplished his goal on Oct. 3, logging 24,901 miles — the equivalent of circling the globe at the equator.
After three decades, Hathaway accomplished his goal on Oct. 3, logging 24,901 miles — the equivalent of circling the globe at the equator.
Cam Newton test positive for coronavirus; Patriots game vs. Chiefs postponed
Jarrett Stidham or Brian Hoyer will have to start against the defending Super Bowl champions.
Jarrett Stidham or Brian Hoyer will have to start against the defending Super Bowl champions.
Man dies from eating bags of black licorice
Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.
Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.
Some see irony in COVID-19's impact on Mayflower commemoration
Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.
Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.
Massachusetts man puts up electric fence to protect Trump 2020 lawn sign
A Massachusetts man who has had several pro-Trump signs stolen from his front yard over the course of the summer erected a makeshift electrical fence around his latest sign in an effort to ward off potential thieves.
A Massachusetts man who has had several pro-Trump signs stolen from his front yard over the course of the summer erected a makeshift electrical fence around his latest sign in an effort to ward off potential thieves.
Lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair sells for more than $81,000
It was presented to Dr. Lyman Beecher Todd, a Kentucky postmaster and a cousin of Mary Todd Lincoln, the 16th president’s widow, according to RR Auction. Dr. Todd was present when Lincoln’s body was examined.
It was presented to Dr. Lyman Beecher Todd, a Kentucky postmaster and a cousin of Mary Todd Lincoln, the 16th president’s widow, according to RR Auction. Dr. Todd was present when Lincoln’s body was examined.
Study: COVID-19 can be more fatal than a heart attack for young adults
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
Video shows moment raging flood breaking through emergency doors causing Massachusetts hospital closure
Video shows water bursting into the hospital basement, practically destroying the emergency exit doors as the room is completely flooded.
Video shows water bursting into the hospital basement, practically destroying the emergency exit doors as the room is completely flooded.
Massachusetts man gave ‘COVID hugs’ to cancer survivor, other strangers at Walmart, police say
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar to permanently close due to coronavirus
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
Trump announces government 'must' again seek death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber
President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. government "must" again pursue the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, after a federal appeals court Friday threw out the death sentence because the judge who oversaw the case did not adequately screen jurors for potential biases.
President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. government "must" again pursue the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, after a federal appeals court Friday threw out the death sentence because the judge who oversaw the case did not adequately screen jurors for potential biases.
Court overturns Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence
A federal appeals court on Friday overturned the death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man convicted in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
A federal appeals court on Friday overturned the death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man convicted in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Firefighters union removes 'Thin Blue Line' flags from trucks after resident complains
A Massachusetts firefighters union has taken down the “Thin Blue Line” flags it displayed on its trucks in support of police officers, following days of resistance to a town order asking for their removal.
A Massachusetts firefighters union has taken down the “Thin Blue Line” flags it displayed on its trucks in support of police officers, following days of resistance to a town order asking for their removal.
23 employees, 13 patients in non-COVID-19 unit infected with coronavirus at Massachusetts hospital
While the hospital said it followed COVID-19 guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, a news release emphasized the contagiousness of the disease.
While the hospital said it followed COVID-19 guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, a news release emphasized the contagiousness of the disease.
CDC says face coverings likely stopped spread of COVID-19 by 2 infected hair stylists to 139 clients
The initial exposure occurred in May in Springfield, Missouri.
The initial exposure occurred in May in Springfield, Missouri.