FBI arrests Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira in probe of classified document leaks

FBI agents arrested Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Douglas Teixeira at a home in North Dighton, Massachusetts, on Thursday in connection with a trove of classified documents that have been leaked online in recent months. 

Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement

Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.

Spencer, beloved Boston Marathon dog, dies after cancer battles

Spencer was known to hold a “Boston Strong” flag along the marathon route for the past nine years as runners passed by.

Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs

If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.

Husband of Massachusetts mom accused of killing 3 children asks public to forgive her

“The real Lindsay was generously loving and caring towards everyone - me, our kids, family, friends, and her patients. The very fibers of her soul are loving,” Patrick Clancy wrote.

Massachusetts mother accused of killing 2 children, injuring infant, authorities say

A 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy were killed, while a 7-month-old boy was hospitalized. The local district attorney called the incident "an unimaginable, senseless tragedy."

Brian Walshe, husband of missing Massachusetts woman, allegedly searched ways to dispose of body

“10 ways to dispose of a dead body if you really need to,” was among a series of online searches Brian Walshe is accused of making on Jan. 1, days before his wife was reported missing.

Ana Walshe investigation: Husband charged with murder of missing DC realtor

Brian Walshe was previously arrested for misleading police and has pled not guilty to those charges. He has now been charged formally with murder in the disappearance of D.C. realtor Ana Walshe.

10 cold, stunned sea turtles found in Cape Cod Bay receiving care at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is known for their sea animal rescues. Last week, they received 10 cold, stunned sea turtles from the Cape Cod area that are now getting warmed up, so they can be ready for release. 

Massachusetts man wins $25K for life lottery prize — six times

Raymond Roberts Sr. won the Massachusetts State Lottery's Lucky for Life game, which awards $25,000 a year for a minimum of 20 years. But he won the prize six times in one drawing after buying six tickets with the same numbers.

Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders

President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.

Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts

According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.

Driver claims foot got stuck before deadly Apple store crash

A man was arraigned Tuesday on charges that he was reckless when he crashed his SUV through the front window of an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing one person and injuring 19 others, authorities said.

Driver charged with reckless homicide after crashing into Apple store

A man is being charged with reckless homicide after crashing his SUV through the front window of an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing one person and injuring at least 16 others, authorities said Tuesday.

Polk County man to run Boston Marathon to give back to medical center that fixed potentially fatal condition

A Polk County man will be among 30,000 people expected to run the Boston Marathon this year. He's raising money for Tufts Medical Center in Boston which performed corrective surgery on him twice to fix a condition he was born with that prevented his skull from growing normally.