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Hordes of leaf-peepers pack New Hampshire trails: "It was chaos"
A crush of leaf-peepers and tourists descended on popular New Hampshire hiking spots on the holiday weekend.
Mass General Brigham postpones elective surgeries due to IV fluid shortage
Mass General Brigham is postponing elective procedures through at least Wednesday this week, leaving many patients wondering what new factors they will have to consider when rescheduling.
Kennedy family gathers for Ethel Kennedy's funeral on Cape Cod
Members of the Kennedy family gathered Monday for the funeral of Ethel Kennedy, the wife of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.
Mass. professor has key role in NASA mission to Jupiter moon
A Massachusetts geology professor is playing a key role in NASA's $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter.
MIT professors share Nobel Prize in economics
The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three Americans Monday. Two of them are MIT professors.
Teens allegedly vandalize furniture for families in need in Walpole
A group of teenagers vandalized a warehouse in Walpole last week, and the damaged furniture inside was supposed to be going to families in need.
Residents thrilled as mama bear and two cubs seen around Worcester
A family of black bears has become the talk of Worcester after the family was seen wandering throughout neighborhoods in the city.
What to watch for in Massachusetts Senate debate
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and John Deaton will engage in their first debate Tuesday on CBS News Boston.
How to watch the Massachusetts Senate debate
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will face off in a debate on October 15.
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Send us your questions for the Warren-Deaton debate on October 15
Elizabeth Warren and John Deaton will debate October 15. Moderator Jon Keller wants your questions.
What to know about this year's ballot questions in Massachusetts
Voters will face the largest crop of statewide ballot questions in years.
When does early voting start in Massachusetts?
Here's what to know about early voting in Massachusetts for the 2024 election.
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Next Weather: WBZ weather forecast
Alyssa Andrews has your latest weather forecast.
Mama bear and two cubs spotted roaming in Worcester
A family of black bears has become the talk of Worcester after the family was seen wandering throughout neighborhoods in the city.
IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene cancels elective surgeries at Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham is postponing elective procedures through at least Wednesday this week, leaving many patients wondering what new factors they will have to consider when rescheduling.
Boston's women's soccer team to be called BOS National Football Club, sources say
Boston's women's soccer team will be called BOS National Football Club according to CBS Sports sources.
Massachusetts geology professor assisting with NASA's Europa Clipper mission
A Massachusetts geology professor is playing a key role in NASA's $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter.
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Plymouth man says scammers tried to steal his home with fraudulent sale
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
I-Team uncovers 1988 case where recruit died after excessive police training
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
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How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
What is a charley horse and how can it be treated?
In this week's At the Clinic with Dr. Mallika, she explains what charley horses are and how to treat them.
Meditation can be just as effective as medication for anxiety, study says
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day and a new study finds that meditation can be just as effective in treating anxiety as medication.
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Reinhart and Lundell each score twice and Panthers beat Bruins 4-3
Sam Reinhart scored on a power play and added a short-handed goal that gave the Florida Panthers the lead for good in the second period on Monday and the defending Stanley Cup champions beat the Boston Bruins 4-3.
Pats reportedly releasing offensive lineman Nick Leverett
The Patriots must really like new center Ben Brown, as the team is reportedly saying goodbye to Nick Leverett on Monday.
Godchaux calls out Patriots defense after "embarrassing" effort
Davon Godchaux said it didn't look like players on the Patriots defense were playing with any pride in Sunday's loss to the Texans.
Drake Maye showed a little bit of everything in his first start
Drake Maye showed a lot of promise in his first career start, but that didn't seem to matter to the quarterback since the Patriots didn't win the game.
Ups & Downs: Defensive breakdowns, penalties doom Pats vs. Texans
Drake Maye showed some promise, but he also turned the ball over three times on a day when the New England defense struggled to make stops.
Pats lose Drake Maye's first start, 41-21, to Texans
Drake Maye made his first career start, but the results were the same for the New England Patriots in their Week 6 clash with the Houston Texans.
Maye throws first career touchdown on deep bomb to Boutte
Drake Maye has thrown his first career touchdown pass for the New England Patriots, and it was an absolute beauty by the 22-year-old rookie.
Dugger returning to Patriots defense in Week 6 vs. Texans
The Patriots will have safety Kyle Dugger back in the mix on defense Sunday against the Houston Texans.
Report: Brady to be approved as minority owner of Raiders this week
Tom Brady is reportedly just a few days from adding "minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders" to his résumé.
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Why isn't a EEE vaccine available to the general public?
Developing a human vaccine for Eastern equine encephalitis comes down to money, according to one expert.
Do Massachusetts cyclists, drivers understand the rules of the road?
In Massachusetts, bikes are allowed to go almost anywhere a car can go. But cyclists and drivers don't always get along.
Are bees still suffering from Colony Collapse Disorder?
Colony Collapse Disorder, the unexplained mass death of honeybees worldwide, was a serious issue. But it faded from the headlines.
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Waltham fashion icon on turning 90, "Don't let anyone discourage you"
Waltham native and fashion designer Yolanda Cellucci is about to turn 90 but she's definitely not slowing down.
This farm has something other than apples, pumpkins in the fall
Whittier Farms in Sutton is a fifth-generation, family-owned operation that grows radishes, rutabagas, and beans.
Shrewsbury's Prospect Park uncovering a garden lost to time
A park in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts aims to give visitors a place to reconnect with nature, as a nonprofit group works to uncover a garden lost to time.
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How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
What is a charley horse and how can it be treated?
In this week's At the Clinic with Dr. Mallika, she explains what charley horses are and how to treat them.
Meditation can be just as effective as medication for anxiety, study says
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day and a new study finds that meditation can be just as effective in treating anxiety as medication.
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
More women under 40 are being diagnosed with breast cancer
More and more women under 40 are being diagnosed with breast cancer and a Boston doctor is sharing the possible reasons why this number keeps going up.
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Plymouth man says scammers tried to steal his home with fraudulent sale
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
I-Team uncovers 1988 case where recruit died after excessive police training
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
New Massachusetts bill would reinstate CDLs for hundreds of drivers
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Home being built on land in Concord that was stolen from couple
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
ACLU calls for federal investigation of state police recruit's death
Enrique Delgado-Garcia died after he was injured during a boxing exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.
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How to watch the Massachusetts Senate debate
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will face off in a debate on October 15.
Keller: Putting Trump, Harris attack ads to the truth test
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller is putting two new commercials from the candidates to the truth test.
Keller: Massachusetts's lawsuit against TikTok likely to make a difference?
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has filed a lawsuit against TikTok. Is that the best way to fight back?
Keller: Vance stumbles on 2020 election at debate. Does this matter?
Tim Walz and JD Vance kept things mostly civil during the Vice Presidential Debate Tuesday, until the Ohio senator was pressed on the GOP ticket's debunked denials of the 2020 election outcome.
Keller: Vance and Walz remarkably civil in VP debate
For a campaign season that has been one of the nastiest in memory, the vice presidential debate was remarkably civil, writes Jon Keller.
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Manchester, NH trying to take popular coffee shop by eminent domain
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
Former Christmas Tree Shops store to become holiday pop-up shop
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
The best apple orchard is at a Mass. farm, Newsweek says
Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro made Newsweek's list of the best apple picking spots in the United States.
Hasbro could move headquarters to Boston, report says
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Hotel workers at four Boston hotels walk off the job
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
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Why have the northern lights been so visible? An expert explains
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
Treasure hunt trophy found in Massachusetts, but who won?
A treasure hunt that spanned much of the northeast before being narrowed to Massachusetts has turned up gold.
Joro spider goes missing from web in Boston
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
Giant flying Joro spider spotted in Boston for the first time
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
"More aggressive" yellowjacket species spotted in Massachusetts
Southern yellowjackets, considered a more aggressive species, have been observed in Massachusetts.
New England Living
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Meet the "brewstillery" making beer and spirits in Newport, Rhode Island
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn provides a unique dining experience for all foodies
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Visit Newport's Audrain Automobile Museum to learn more about automotive history
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Boston's Prezza serving up a spicy twist on a classic cocktail
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Making gourmet chocolates with Chef Delphin Gomes from M. Cacao in Amesbury
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
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Residents thrilled as mama bear and two cubs seen around Worcester
A family of black bears has become the talk of Worcester after the family was seen wandering throughout neighborhoods in the city.
Mass General Brigham postpones elective surgeries due to IV fluid shortage
Mass General Brigham is postponing elective procedures through at least Wednesday this week, leaving many patients wondering what new factors they will have to consider when rescheduling.
Patriots fans putting their hope in Drake Maye after first career start
After a home loss to the Texans which included some high points by rookie quarterback, Drake Maye, some fans say they are fully ready to put their faith in the 22-year-old.
Teens allegedly vandalize furniture for families in need in Walpole
A group of teenagers vandalized a warehouse in Walpole last week, and the damaged furniture inside was supposed to be going to families in need.
Boston Ballet dancer brings career-long vision to life with new show
Boston Ballet principal dancer Lia Cirio is celebrating her 20th year with the company, with a new skill set.
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Reinhart and Lundell each score twice and Panthers beat Bruins 4-3
Sam Reinhart scored on a power play and added a short-handed goal that gave the Florida Panthers the lead for good in the second period on Monday and the defending Stanley Cup champions beat the Boston Bruins 4-3.
Pats reportedly releasing offensive lineman Nick Leverett
The Patriots must really like new center Ben Brown, as the team is reportedly saying goodbye to Nick Leverett on Monday.
Godchaux calls out Patriots defense after "embarrassing" effort
Davon Godchaux said it didn't look like players on the Patriots defense were playing with any pride in Sunday's loss to the Texans.
Drake Maye showed a little bit of everything in his first start
Drake Maye showed a lot of promise in his first career start, but that didn't seem to matter to the quarterback since the Patriots didn't win the game.
Ups & Downs: Defensive breakdowns, penalties doom Pats vs. Texans
Drake Maye showed some promise, but he also turned the ball over three times on a day when the New England defense struggled to make stops.