Massachusetts
Gun Laws in New York, California May See Changes With Upcoming SCOTUS Case
Experts told Newsweek that 25 percent of Americans could be impacted if the high court were to strike down the law in New York.
Teacher Who Quit After January 6 Photo Emerged Elected to School's Board
Matthew Lynch left his job at Braintree High School after 10 years over images showing him at the riot in Washington, D.C.
Boston, Virginia Set to Elect First Women of Color to Top Roles
Virginia is expected to elect a woman of color to be lieutenant governor, while Boston will do the same for its incoming mayor.
Powerful Nor'easter Winds Lift Grounded Plane and Throw It Into Fence
The New Bedford Regional Airport manager said the scene "[did] make for a good photo" after the engineless plane came to rest in a roadway.
Nor'easter Power Outage Map As 490,000 in Massachusetts Without Power
As of 10.45 a.m. Eastern Time, there were 497.649 power outages reported in across the state, with the worst affected counties being Plymouth and Barnstaple.
Nor'easter Live Updates: Rough Waves Bring Damage to Boats in Coastal Towns
Heavy rainfall and strong winds are continuing to rip through the east coast into Wednesday.
Schools Cite Inclusivity as Reason for Backing Away From Halloween Events
Schools in Massachusetts, Michigan and Washington state have moved away from Halloween-themed celebrations this year.
Essential Workers Who Turned Up in Pandemic May Get Payouts
Low-income essential workers in Massachusetts who worked in-person during Gov. Charlie Baker's COVID-19 state of emergency could receive $2,000 in bonuses.
NBA Star Doubles Down on China Criticism With Winnie the Pooh Shoes
The character of Winnie the Pooh is often used to poke fun at Chinese President Xi Jinping due to their supposed likeness.
Heavy Rainfall, Strong Winds Expected Amid Nor'Easter on East Coast
The National Weather Service in New York City issued a flash flood watch ahead of the forecasted storm on Monday.
Delta Sub-Variant AY.4.2, Possibly More Contagious, Spreads to More States
AY.4.2 is an evolution of the original Delta variant, which was first identified in the U.K. and has since become the dominant form of SARS-CoV-2 globally.
China Pulls Boston Celtics Games After Player Calls Xi a 'Dictator'
"More than 150 Tibetan people have burned themselves alive...I stand with my Tibetan brothers and sisters, and I support their calls for Freedom," Kanter said.
Children of Amherst Alumni Will No Longer Have Admission Preference: School
Children of alumni have made up 11 percent of incoming students at Amherst College, a school of 1,700 students in Massachusetts.
Amazon Driver Dressed as Woman Filmed Girls at Shopping Center Bathroom
The man donned a blonde wig and used a pen camera attached to a shoe to film girls between the ages of 12 and 15.
Woman Sues Dunkin' Alleging She Was Scalded by Coffee
The woman is requesting that the company "compensate her for her losses to be proven at trial, and such further relief as is just and proper," the lawsuit says.
Letter Written by Alexander Hamilton and Later Stolen Returned to MA
According to a court ruling, the letter was stolen between 1938 and 1945 by a "kleptomaniacal cataloguer" at the archives at the Commonwealth Museum
Kenyans Sweep Boston Marathon; Wheelchair Race Won After Wrong Turn
"We were injured, wounded. Now is the comeback story," said 2014 winner Meb Keflezighi.
Rare Double-Headed Turtle Species Hatched With 6 Legs
Researchers learned that "MaryKate" and "Ashley" each have their own spine and are connected at the bottom. They also have their own gastrointestinal tract.
Boston Marathon Start Time, Route and How to Watch Live
The world's oldest annual marathon was postponed from April, when it usually takes place, due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
Amazon Accused of 'False Imprisonment' After Delivery Van Blocks Driver
The plaintiff was allegedly told to wait after he informed the driver his car was blocked by the van.
Judge Rules Against Dismissing Drug Convictions in Lab Misconduct Scandal
"Systemic problems require systemic solutions," said the Suffolk County District Attorney, who plans to appeal to Massachusetts' highest court.
New England Has Highest Vaccination Rates, But Seeing COVID Cases Surge
"It's clearly frustrating for all of us," said Michael Pieciak, the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation's commissioner.
Family in 'Puddle of Blood' Escalator Malfunction Sue Contractor, Agency
The gruesome accident stemmed from a contractor being "negligent and careless," the lawsuit alleges.
House Gutted By Fire Listed for $399,000
"House is in need of a complete renovation or potential tear down and rebuild. Buyer to do due diligence. House being sold as is," reads the listing.
Smith & Wesson Leaving MA as State Weighs Production Ban on Assault Weapons
The gun manufacturer cited "support for the 2nd Amendment" among its reasons to relocate to Tennessee.
Harvard Doctors Protest at Moderna CEO's Home Over Lack of Vaccine Access
President Joe Biden was also slammed for treating the pandemic like a "PR opportunity rather than a global crisis."
Dozens of Massachusetts Troopers Resign Ahead of Vaccine Mandate Deadline
The union said some of the troopers intent on seeking employment in other departments with "reasonable alternatives" to vaccine mandates in place.
9-year-old Massachusetts Girl Repeatedly Kicks Pit Bull to Save Family Dog
While the family dog—a Bichon Frise/Shih Tzu mix called Peaches—survived the attack, it did suffer some serious injuries.
'Puddle of Blood' After Escalator Turns Into Slide in Freak Malfunction
Nine people were taken to hospital after an escalator malfunctioned at Back Bay station in Boston.
Boston Train Conductor Assaulted by Commuter Who Refused to Put on Mask
The man 'shoved' the conductor and 'used his shoulder to force his way' onto the train, according to transit police.