The judge presiding over the trial of reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger has granted the government's request to conduct criminal background checks on potential jurors.More>>
The lone survivor took the stand Wednesday and testified in the murder trial of the man accused of raping her and killing her sister and another man.More>>
A truck hauling an oversized load of drilling equipment hit an overhead bridge girder on the major interstate between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the span into a river below as the driver watched the structure collapse beneath him.More>>
SPECIAL REPORT - Although many locations were forced to close, Friendly's Ice Cream is in the process of re-opening some of its doors throughout New England.More>>
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is in Boston to meet with government officials and visit the marathon bombings memorial. Napolitano is scheduled to meet with state Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral, state police Superintendent Col. Timothy Alben, Boston Mayor Tom Menino, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and members of the state's congressional delegation.More>>
The IRS official who oversaw the unit responsible for the targeting of conservative groups has been placed on administrative leave, Fox News confirms, a day after she refused to testify at a congressional hearing.More>>
Back in 1779, the framers of the Massachusetts Constitution didn't anticipate a situation where a lieutenant governor is the subject of a grand jury investigation into corruption.More>>
Democratic U.S. Rep. Edward Markey won both the endorsement and the considerable political clout of Boston Mayor Thomas Menino during a no holds barred day on the campaign trail.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Edward Markey won both the endorsement and the considerable political clout of Boston Mayor Thomas Menino during a no holds barred day on the campaign trail.
The Massachusetts Senate has given final approval to its version of the state budget, setting the stage for negotiations with the House over the $34 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
The Massachusetts Senate has given final approval to its version of the state budget, setting the stage for negotiations with the House over the $34 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
The city of Northampton has removed six of the 16 benches in its busy downtown shopping district - because it seems people were actually sitting on them.
The city of Northampton has removed six of the 16 benches in its busy downtown shopping district - because it seems people were actually sitting on them.
A jury has found in favor of a Worcester police officer in a brutality lawsuit brought by a man who alleged the officer severely beat him with his service baton during a fight outside a nightclub.
A jury has found in favor of a Worcester police officer in a brutality lawsuit brought by a man who alleged the officer severely beat him with his service baton during a fight outside a nightclub.
A bill that would posthumously honor the dream of slain MIT officer Sean Collier to be appointed to the Somerville Police Department is moving quickly through the legislature.
A bill that would posthumously honor the dream of slain MIT officer Sean Collier to be appointed to the Somerville Police Department is moving quickly through the legislature.
Prosecutors in the case against James "Whitey" Bulger filed a motion Thursday to prevent the notorious mobster's lawyers from holding media press conferences following hearings and from making statements
Prosecutors in the case against James "Whitey" Bulger filed a motion Thursday to prevent the notorious mobster's lawyers from holding media press conferences following hearings and from making statements which might jade potential jurors or damage the government's reputation.
After a frantic firefight with police that ended with the death of his brother, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev spent his last hours of freedom hiding just two-tenths of a mile from where he ditched his stolen getaway car.
FOX UNDERCOVER - After a frantic firefight with police that ended with the death of his brother, terror suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev spent his last hours of freedom hiding just two-tenths of a mile from where he ditched his stolen getaway car.
A former Framingham State University student has been sentenced to three years in jail for driving drunk and causing a crash that killed one of her friends.
A former Framingham State University student has been sentenced to three years in jail for driving drunk and causing a crash that killed one of her friends.
An attorney for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger is arguing the government should reveal the name of a confidential informant the defense thinks could undermine two star prosecution witnesses.
An attorney for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger is arguing the government should reveal the name of a confidential informant the defense thinks could undermine two star prosecution witnesses.
The automated phone message which was supposed to be delivered to five Tewksbury families alerting them that their children were not in school, instead it went to 325.
The automated phone message which was supposed to be delivered to five Tewksbury families alerting them that their children were not in school, instead it went to 325.
The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary estimate announced Wednesday by the Oklahoma Insurance Department.
The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary estimate announced Wednesday by the Oklahoma Insurance Department.
The administrator of the Boston Marathon victims' compensation fund says so far just five people have filed applications for a portion of the $30 million that's already been collected for them.
The administrator of the Boston Marathon victims' compensation fund says so far just five people have filed applications for a portion of the $30 million that's already been collected for them.
A lawyer for Curt Schilling and executives of his now-bankrupt video game company say a lawsuit against them should be dismissed because they disclosed everything to the state's economic development agency before...
A lawyer for Curt Schilling and executives of his now-bankrupt video game company say a lawsuit against them should be dismissed because they disclosed everything to the state's economic development agency before being...
Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series
Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night.
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.
President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.
President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.
Drivers going over the Tobin will no longer be able to pay cash at the bridge's tolls. The state's transportation secretary, Richard Davey, says only E-Z passes will be allowed to pay tolls starting
Drivers going over the Tobin will no longer be able to pay cash at the bridge's tolls. The state's transportation secretary, Richard Davey, says only E-Z passes will be allowed to pay tolls starting next year.
Two endangered sea turtles are shells of their former selves after getting stranded on Cape Cod during a cold spell. Now they're getting some help - from an acupuncturist.
Two endangered sea turtles are shells of their former selves after getting stranded on Cape Cod during a cold spell. Now they're getting some help - from an acupuncturist.
New allegations of bid-rigging are raising questions about how two Boston Water and Sewer Commission employees made a $600,000 windfall by flipping a West Roxbury plot of land they bought privately
New allegations of bid-rigging are raising questions about how two Boston Water and Sewer Commission employees made a $600,000 windfall by flipping a West Roxbury plot of land they bought privately from the MBTA's realty company at the same time that their employer was working on their own land deal with the T.
The parents of a University of Rhode Island student who disappeared while driving home to Pennsylvania last week pleaded for information that will lead to his return.
The parents of a University of Rhode Island student who disappeared while driving home to Pennsylvania last week pleaded for information that will lead to his return.
Authorities in Cambridge gave the all clear Monday afternoon following a gas main break which prompted evacuations and street closures near Kendall Square.
Authorities in Cambridge gave the all clear Monday afternoon following a gas main break which prompted evacuations and street closures near Kendall Square.
Prosecutors in the trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger objected Monday to a request to provide the name of a confidential informant who Bulger's lawyers hope can help undermine the
Prosecutors in the trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger objected Monday to a request to provide the name of a confidential informant who Bulger's lawyers hope can help undermine the credibility of two key government witnesses.
Gov. Deval Patrick and his wife, Diane, are grandparents for the first time.
Gov. Deval Patrick and his wife, Diane, are grandparents for the first time. The governor's office announced that their oldest daughter, Sarah Baker Patrick Morgese, gave birth to a son Monday in San Francisco.
A cyclist was hit and killed Sunday afternoon near a notoriously dangerous Boston intersection. The incident happened at about 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Beacon Street and Charlesgate West in the Back Bay.
A cyclist was hit and killed Sunday afternoon near a notoriously dangerous Boston intersection. The incident happened at about 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Beacon Street and Charlesgate West in the Back Bay.
About 130 people have retraced Arlo Guthrie's journey immortalized in the song "Alice's Restaurant Massacree" to raise money and awareness for Huntington's disease.
About 130 people have retraced Arlo Guthrie's journey immortalized in the song "Alice's Restaurant Massacree" to raise money and awareness for Huntington's disease.
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million — the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million — the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
The largest state agency is a nest of nepotism where relatives of higher-ups are routinely hired over more qualified applicants, a state HR insider tells FOX Undercover, a claim that's backed up by
The largest state agency is a nest of nepotism where relatives of higher-ups are routinely hired over more qualified applicants, a state HR insider tells FOX Undercover, a claim that's backed up by hiring and payroll records at the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
What a sight Sunday across southeast Mass. to Cape Cod! Did you see it? If you looked up at the sun Sunday afternoon, there was a full rainbow ring around it, otherwise known as a sun halo.
What a sight Sunday across southeast Mass. to Cape Cod! Did you see it? If you looked up at the sun Sunday afternoon, there was a full rainbow ring around it, otherwise known as a sun halo.
Railroad officials in Connecticut say the morning commute is going as well as can be expected following Friday's train collision that that injured 72 people and has shut down service.
Railroad officials in Connecticut say the morning commute is going as well as can be expected following Friday's train collision that that injured 72 people and has shut down service.
With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects says he's determined to return to duty.
With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects says he's determined to return to duty.
Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kan., and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kan., and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
Johnny Boychuk broke a tie midway through the second period, and the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the third to beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Johnny Boychuk broke a tie midway through the second period, and the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the third to beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
High pressure will be slipping to our east while an approaching warm front will be inching closer Sunday. We'll see some sunshine this morning, but that will fade behind clouds as the day goes on.
High pressure will be slipping to our east while an approaching warm front will be inching closer Sunday. We'll see some sunshine this morning, but that will fade behind clouds as the day goes on.
A Lawrence city clerk was arrested for drunk driving after his car collided with another car at the intersection of South Union Street and Kent Street Wednesday night.
A Lawrence city clerk was arrested for drunk driving after his car collided with another car at the intersection of South Union Street and Kent Street Wednesday night.
A Haverhill woman pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the Dec. 3, 2011 motor vehicle crash that killed her friend Ashley Donahue and injured three others, a Middlesex District Attorney said.
A Haverhill woman pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the Dec. 3, 2011 motor vehicle crash that killed her friend Ashley Donahue and injured three others, a Middlesex District Attorney said.
A federal judge has ruled that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically racially profiled Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols.
A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency...
Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movements and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.
Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movement and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."
The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water...
Key figures in a lawsuit that alleges that an Arizona sheriff's office has racially profiled Latinos in its immigration patrols. A judge ruled Friday that Arpaio's office systematically racially profiles...
Key figures in a lawsuit that alleges that an Arizona sheriff's office has racially profiled Latinos in its immigration patrols. A judge ruled Friday that Arpaio's office systematically racially profiles Latinos:
