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Charge against Boston Bruins vet Milan Lucic dropped; team issues statement
Prosecutors in the case against Boston Bruins veteran Milan Lucic on Friday dropped the domestic violence charge he faced — after filing for a motion to use the 911 call made from the night of the alleged assault. Hours after his victory in court, the Bruins released a statement saying Lucic won’t return from the indefinite leave of absence the…
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Shoppers thrown out of Boston Sephora in filmed apparent blackface incident
A video showing a Sephora worker telling off a person in apparent blackface at the store in Boston’s Prudential Center has prompted the makeup store to issue a statement reiterating the “type of behavior tolerated” there.
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Police dog finds 4 mummified monkeys in bag at Boston's Logan airport
The dehydrated bodies of four dead monkeys were discovered by a police dog in luggage at customs at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday, officials said.
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2 JetBlue planes touch at Logan airport with passengers onboard
Two JetBlue planes touched while in a de-icing area at Boston Logan International Airport with passengers onboard, the Massachusetts Port Authority said Thursday. The planes made contact when one winglet touched another plane’s tail section, according to Massport. No injuries were reported. A spokesperson for JetBlue said in a statement that both planes were taken out of service for...
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New Boston University study could help diagnose CTE before death
A new study out of Boston University could be a game changer in the battle against chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Experts say the results could help diagnose the brain disorder earlier than once thought possible, which is a breakthrough for people who play high level contact sports. The study revealed doctors might soon be able to diagnose the neurodegenerative disease…
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American Airlines flight attendant accused of filming underage girls in airplane bathroom
An American Airlines flight attendant has been accused of secretly recording underage passengers while they were using the airplane bathrooms, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts said Thursday.
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Last female lighthouse keeper in US is retiring after 20 years at Boston Light
Sally Snowman, a 72-year-old auxiliarist with the U.S. Coast Guard, has spent 20 years as the lighthouse keeper on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor.
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Person in custody after shooting at Boston firefighters amid blaze
A person was arrested after shooting at Boston firefighters trying to put out a blaze at a building in Mattapan Saturday morning, officials said, leading to a long standoff as the fire burned.
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Boston mayor to apologize to men wrongfully arrested in 1989 Charles Stuart case
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Wednesday will issue a formal apology to two men wrongfully arrested in 1989 by police investigating the killing of Carol Stuart, case that fanned racial tensions in the city.
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First ‘Friends' Central Perk coffeehouse opening in Boston this week
The first ever coffeehouse based on the popular hangout at the center of the sitcom “Friends” is set to open this week. The coffee company announced Monday morning on its Instagram account that Boston’s Central Perk Coffee Co. location will open its doors on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 a.m., at 205 Newbury St. “Here’s some news to brighten your…
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Boston City Council calls for Faneuil Hall to be renamed due to slavery ties
The Boston City Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a resolution that calls for renaming Faneuil Hall, a popular tourist site that is named after a wealthy merchant who owned and traded slaves. The measure, authored by Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, is likely to garner political support for changing the name of Faneuil Hall but it remains unclear when, if ever,…
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Arrest made in vandalism of Jesus statue outside Boston church
A statue of Jesus Christ on the cross displayed outside of a Catholic church in Boston’s South End was vandalized on Tuesday night, according to the Archdiocese of Boston. Boston police said 37-year-old Michael Patzelt, of Attleboro, was arrested on a charge of assault and malicious destruction of property in connection with the incident. Patzelt was arraigned in Boston...
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‘We all loved him': Teammates and fans mourn Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield
The loss of famed former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield has proven to be a devastating one for the team and the Boston community, with tributes pouring in from those who knew him best, along with thousands of sports fans who admired his talent on the field and contributions as a broadcaster and community leader off the field. At just…
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American Airlines passenger claims she found camera placed in plane bathroom
The attorney for the family of a teen girl who allegedly discovered a camera in a bathroom aboard a Boston-bound aircraft earlier this month is speaking out about the “outrageous act.”
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Oregon man confesses to killing woman in Boston's Back Bay in 1979, prosecutors say
An Oregon man is being charged with the 1979 murder of a woman in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, after last month telling federal authorities he fatally struck the woman in the head with a hammer and raped her, according to Massachusetts prosecutors.
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Macy's is opening a small store in Boston in a bid to lure new customers
Boston is about to get a new kind of Macy’s as the department store giant expands its small-store format into the West and Northeast, looking to offer more convenient shopping, increase customer visits and add new shoppers.
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Latest on Boston couple's destination wedding after dog ate groom's passport
A Boston man whose dog ate part of his passport just weeks before he was supposed to get married in Italy may be close to finding a way to go abroad after all.
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LEGO just announced the location of its new Boston offices
The LEGO Group on Monday announced the location of its new Boston offices. The company announced in January that it was planning to move its head office in the Americas from Connecticut to Boston. But until now the exact location had remained a mystery. The LEGO Group said 1001 Boylston Street has been chosen as the location of its Americas…
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Dog eats groom's passport days before Boston couple's wedding in Italy
Ruh roh! With less than two weeks to go until a Boston couple ties the knot in Italy, there’s one big problem — their dog ate the groom’s passport. After years of wedding planning, Donato Frattaroli and his fiancée, Magda Mazri, are facing a problem they never could have planned for. “It was not good, like, it was very...
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Who is AJ Dybantsa? Meet the next great NBA draft prospect
AJ Dybantsa is the top-ranked high school basketball player in the 2026 recruiting class, and he’s already getting advice from LeBron James and Kevin Durant.