The Long Island college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.
The Long Island college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.
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.
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.
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.
The administrator overseeing efforts to provide financial help to victims of the Boston Marathon bombings says he will keep to the June 30 date for release of donated money.
The administrator overseeing efforts to provide financial help to victims of the Boston Marathon bombings says he will keep to the June 30 date for release of donated money.
Commuter trains damaged in a crash in Connecticut were being removed Sunday in the first step to making repairs and restoring service, the agency that runs Metro-North said.
Commuter trains damaged in a crash in Connecticut were being removed Sunday in the first step to making repairs and restoring service, the agency that runs Metro-North said.
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.
White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer told "Fox News Sunday" that President Obama learned about the Internal Revenue Service targeting Tea Party groups applying for tax-exempt status
White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer told "Fox News Sunday" that President Obama learned about the Internal Revenue Service targeting Tea Party groups applying for tax-exempt status only after it had come out in the media.
A 2-month old boy from Lowell suffered critical injuries that authorities say were caused by his father.
A 2-month old boy from Lowell suffered critical injuries that authorities say were caused by his father. Christopher Berry, 22, was arraigned Monday in Lowell District Court on a charge of assault and battery on a child causing substantial bodily injury. He is being held on $500,000 bail.
Video released early Monday by New Orleans police shows a possible suspect in the Mother's Day gunfire that wounded 19 people during a neighborhood parade.
Video released early Monday by New Orleans police shows a possible suspect in the Mother's Day gunfire that wounded 19 people during a neighborhood parade.
Let's be honest. As a whole, society can be pretty judgmental; however, putting aside differences and getting past those initial judgments can be a very rewarding experience, especially if
Let's be honest. As a whole, society can be pretty judgmental; however, putting aside differences and getting past those initial judgments can be a very rewarding experience, especially if it means getting to know Kyle Corbett.
Two Everett men and an Everett woman were arraigned on numerous gun and drug charges, including possession of a gun that was reportedly stolen from the Chelsea District Court evidence
Two Everett men and an Everett woman were arraigned on numerous gun and drug charges, including possession of a gun that was reportedly stolen from the Chelsea District Court evidence locker in Nov. 2011, the district attorney said.
Attorney General Martha Coakley is announcing a new initiative to help Massachusetts cities and towns with high rates of distressed and vacant properties cope with the recent foreclosure crisis.
Attorney General Martha Coakley is announcing a new initiative to help Massachusetts cities and towns with high rates of distressed and vacant properties cope with the recent foreclosure crisis.
Environmental activists are vowing to do everything they can to help Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey in his special election battle with Republican challenger Gabriel Gomez.
Environmental activists are vowing to do everything they can to help Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey in his special election battle with Republican challenger Gabriel Gomez.
Five months after ordering across-the-board spending reductions, improved revenue collections have Gov. Deval Patrick's administration considering whether to now restore some of those cuts.
Five months after ordering across-the-board spending reductions, improved revenue collections have Gov. Deval Patrick's administration considering whether to now restore some of those cuts.
Considering all Matthew Freitas has been through this year, it'd be completely understandable if the 12-year-old Weymouth boy wanted special attention. In January, his lower right leg
Considering all Matthew Freitas has been through this year, it'd be completely understandable if the 12-year-old Weymouth boy wanted special attention. In January, his lower right leg was amputated after he was in a car accident.
A magistrate judge has agreed to release a friend of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev from federal custody while he awaits trial for allegedly lying to federal investigators probing the April 15 attack.
A magistrate judge has agreed to release a friend of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev from federal custody while he awaits trial for allegedly lying to federal investigators probing the April 15 bombings.
The City Manager of Cambridge issued a statement Sunday urging the funeral director and the family of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects,
The City Manager of Cambridge issued a statement Sunday urging the funeral director and the family of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, to not submit a formal application for a burial permit.
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords received the 2013 Profile in Courage award at the John F. Kennedy Library on Sunday in recognition of the political, personal, and physical courage she has demonstrated
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords received the 2013 Profile in Courage award at the John F. Kennedy Library on Sunday in recognition of the political, personal, and physical courage she has demonstrated in her fearless public advocacy for policy reforms aimed at reducing gun violence.
A top State Department official scheduled to give congressional testimony this week on the fatal attacks on the U.S. outpost in Benghazi, Libya, says he knew immediately
A top State Department official scheduled to give congressional testimony this week on the fatal attacks on the U.S. outpost in Benghazi, Libya, says he knew immediately they were terror strikes, not a protest turned violent, according to interview transcripts released Sunday.
At least two online campaigns aimed to help David Henneberry buy a new boat after his was shot up while a Boston Marathon bombing suspect hid inside. And a handful of drives
At least two online campaigns aimed to help David Henneberry buy a new boat after his was shot up while a Boston Marathon bombing suspect hid inside. And a handful of drives have cropped up to help the family of Martin Richard, the 8-year-old killed in the attack.
NRA Chief Executive Wayne LaPierre suggested if more citizens in Boston were armed it would have made a difference in the search for the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, reports Reuters.
NRA Chief Executive Wayne LaPierre suggested if more citizens in Boston were armed it would have made a difference in the search for the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, reports Reuters.
Local and state police are working with the Berkshire County Sheriff's Department and Tanglewood management to plan stepped-up security for major outdoor events at the Boston
Local and state police are working with the Berkshire County Sheriff's Department and Tanglewood management to plan stepped-up security for major outdoor events at the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home and elsewhere in the county.
As churches paused to mourn the dead and console the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing Sunday, the city's police commissioner said the two suspects had such a large cache of weapons
As churches paused to mourn the dead and console the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing Sunday, the city's police commissioner said the two suspects had such a large cache of weapons that they were probably planning other attacks.
A U.S. senator says the hospitalized suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing was shot in the throat, raising questions about his ability to speak to investigators.
A U.S. senator says the hospitalized suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing was shot in the throat, raising questions about his ability to speak to investigators.
Ervin Santana pitched seven strong innings and the Kansas City Royals ended Boston's seven-game winning streak with a 4-2 win over the Red Sox in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday.
Ervin Santana pitched seven strong innings and the Kansas City Royals ended Boston's seven-game winning streak with a 4-2 win over the Red Sox in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday.
As the lone surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing lay hospitalized under heavy guard, the American Civil Liberties Union and a federal public defender raised concerns
As the lone surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing lay hospitalized under heavy guard, the American Civil Liberties Union and a federal public defender raised concerns about investigators' plan to question 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev without reading him his Miranda rights.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says federal prosecutors need to "find the right balance" in deciding whether to read Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev his Miranda rights.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says federal prosecutors need to "find the right balance" in deciding whether to read Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev his Miranda rights.
Four glowing white pillar candles illuminated photographs of the people killed in bombing-connected violence in the Boston area last week as the city sought comfort in religious services on the first
Four glowing white pillar candles illuminated photographs of the people killed in bombing-connected violence in the Boston area last week as the city sought comfort in religious services on the first Sunday after the blasts plunged the community into days of chaos.
Doctors say the Boston transit police officer wounded in a shootout with the marathon bombing suspects had lost nearly all his blood and his heart had stopped from a single gunshot wound
Doctors say the Boston transit police officer wounded in a shootout with the marathon bombing suspects had lost nearly all his blood and his heart had stopped from a single gunshot wound that severed three major blood vessels in his right thigh.
U.S. Rep. Edward Markey has raised about $4.8 million since jumping into Massachusetts special election for U.S. Senate with the bulk of those dollars coming from outside of the state.
U.S. Rep. Edward Markey has raised about $4.8 million since jumping into Massachusetts special election for U.S. Senate with the bulk of those dollars coming from outside of the state.
Tesla Motors is expected to ask Natick planners for an exception to zoning regulations to allow the manufacturer of upscale electric cars to sell at the Natick Mall.
Tesla Motors is expected to ask Natick planners for an exception to zoning regulations to allow the manufacturer of upscale electric cars to sell at the Natick Mall.
Tamerlan Tsarnaev ranted at a neighbor about Islam and the United States. His younger brother, Dzhokhar, relished debating people on religion, "then crushing their beliefs with facts."
Tamerlan Tsarnaev ranted at a neighbor about Islam and the United States. His younger brother, Dzhokhar, relished debating people on religion, "then crushing their beliefs with facts."
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev lay hospitalized in serious condition under heavy guard Saturday - apparently in no shape to be interrogated - as investigators tried to establish
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev lay hospitalized in serious condition under heavy guard Saturday - apparently in no shape to be interrogated - as investigators tried to establish the motive for the deadly attack and the scope of the plot.
A doctor involved in treating the Boston Marathon bombing suspect who died in a gun battle with police says he had injuries head to toe and all limbs intact when he arrived at the hospital.
A doctor involved in treating the Boston Marathon bombing suspect who died in a gun battle with police says he had injuries head to toe and all limbs intact when he arrived at the hospital.
A defiant David Ortiz stood on the Fenway Park infield and told the crowd to "stay strong," bringing a rousing cheer from Bostonians weary from a week of bombings, stay-at-home orders and a
A defiant David Ortiz stood on the Fenway Park infield and told the crowd to "stay strong," bringing a rousing cheer from Bostonians weary from a week of bombings, stay-at-home orders and a manhunt that locked down the city for a day.
After honoring the victims and the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings, the Red Sox kept on with their best start in 11 years by beating the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Saturday
After honoring the victims and the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings, the Red Sox kept on with their best start in 11 years by beating the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Saturday as David Ortiz played his first game since last summer and Daniel Nava hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning.
The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is in serious but stable condition and likely can't communicate, Gov. Deval Patrick said Saturday after a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park
The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is in serious but stable condition and likely can't communicate, Gov. Deval Patrick said Saturday after a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park to honor the victims and survivors of the attack.
Hockey returned to Boston after the manhunt following the marathon bombings, and Jarome Iginla scored the tiebreaking goal that gave the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 win over the Bruins on
Hockey returned to Boston after the manhunt following the marathon bombings, and Jarome Iginla scored the tiebreaking goal that gave the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 win over the Bruins on Saturday and home-ice advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.
(MyFoxBoston.com) - The Mass. State Police Air Wing released five aerial images Saturday of Suspect 2 inside the boat in the backyard of 67 Franklin St. in Watertown.
(MyFoxBoston.com) - The Mass. State Police Air Wing released five aerial images Saturday of Suspect 2 inside the boat in the backyard of 67 Franklin St. in Watertown.
The woman wearing bib No. 19,255 was a flute instructor from Utah, listening to her son singing through her headphones as if the sound of his voice could somehow will her body the last few
The woman wearing bib No. 19,255 was a flute instructor from Utah, listening to her son singing through her headphones as if the sound of his voice could somehow will her body the last few yards to the finish line.
The delayed start to the Kansas City at Boston series is slated for this afternoon. The game was postponed yesterday because of the search for a second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing.
The delayed start to the Kansas City at Boston series is slated for this afternoon. The game was postponed yesterday because of the search for a second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing.
The two brothers accused of blowing up homemade bombs at the Boston Marathon came from a Chechen family that for decades had been tossed from one country to another by war and persecution.
The two brothers accused of blowing up homemade bombs at the Boston Marathon came from a Chechen family that for decades had been tossed from one country to another by war and persecution.
The first clip is cell phone video of the early moments of the shootout between police and the Boston Marathon bombing suspects Thursday night in Watertown was posted on YouTube by a witness
The first clip is cell phone video of the early moments of the shootout between police and the Boston Marathon bombing suspects Thursday night in Watertown was posted on YouTube by a witness named Jessica.
The intensive manhunt for the bombers behind the deadly Boston Marathon attacks didn't take place only on the streets with professional police officers and SWAT teams. In an era of digital
The intensive manhunt for the bombers behind the deadly Boston Marathon attacks didn't take place only on the streets with professional police officers and SWAT teams. In an era of digital interactivity, it also unfolded around the country from laptops and desk chairs filled with regular folks.
The mother-in-law of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect killed during a gun battle with police says her family is "sickened" by the horror he inflicted.
The mother-in-law of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect killed during a gun battle with police says her family is "sickened" by the horror he inflicted.
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The National September 11 Memorial & Museum's decision to charge visitors who reserve passes online or over the phone a $2 service fee has some victims' family members crying foul.
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum's decision to charge visitors who reserve passes online or over the phone a $2 service fee has some victims' family members crying foul.
Sunday, April 14 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-04-14 21:03:20 GMT
Clay Buchholz didn't allow a hit until Kelly Johnson's broken-bat single leading off the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Sunday.
Clay Buchholz didn't allow a hit until Kelly Johnson's broken-bat single leading off the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Sunday.
Sunday, April 14 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-04-14 20:06:07 GMT
A newly elected state representative is facing a possible reprimand from Everett's Common Council for allegedly berating restaurant employees for seating him near a special needs child.
A newly elected state representative is facing a possible reprimand from Everett's Common Council for allegedly berating restaurant employees for seating him near a special needs child.
Sunday, April 14 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-04-14 14:56:03 GMT
Celtics coach Doc Rivers is going to be cautious with how hard he pushes Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce over Boston's final two games of the regular season.
Celtics coach Doc Rivers is going to be cautious with how hard he pushes Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce over Boston's final two games of the regular season.
Sunday, April 14 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-04-14 14:54:07 GMT
Police say a hiker on Mount Sugarloaf had to be rescued after falling at least 60 feet while out with his fraternity brothers from the University of Massachusetts.
Police say a hiker on Mount Sugarloaf had to be rescued after falling at least 60 feet while out with his fraternity brothers from the University of Massachusetts.
A man convicted of killing his mother and a newlywed couple in Washington state has been charged in the 1988 stabbing death of a Massachusetts woman who was found buried in the backyard of a home where he used to live.
A man convicted of killing his mother and a newlywed couple in Washington state has been charged in the 1988 stabbing death of a Massachusetts woman who was found buried in the backyard of a home where he used to live.
Police are asking motorists and citizens to be on the lookout for a suspicious driver in a red Honda Civic with New Jersey plates who reportedly approached school children in New Hampshire and Maine.
Police are asking motorists and citizens to be on the lookout for a suspicious driver in a red Honda Civic with New Jersey plates who reportedly approached school children in New Hampshire and Maine.
Authorities say a New Hampshire man who took hostages at a Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign office in 2007 has escaped from a minimum-security correctional facility.
Authorities say a New Hampshire man who took hostages at a Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign office in 2007 has escaped from a minimum-security correctional facility.
A home on Oak Tree Drive in Milford was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning.
A fire early Sunday morning destroyed a Milford house.The two-alarm fire ripped through the Oak Tree Drive home. Firefighters from five towns showed up to battle the flames.
The racist graffiti is gone now, but Sunday morning Medford city workers worked to remove racist slurs and swastikas that were spray-painted on various surfaces of the Columbus Elementary School and playground.
The racist graffiti is gone now, but Sunday morning Medford city workers worked to remove racist slurs and swastikas that were spray-painted on various surfaces of the Columbus Elementary School and playground.
