Massachusetts News & Breaking Stories

Renowned minimalist painter Frank Stella dies at 87. His legacy as a pioneer of the minimalist movement will be missed.

Police peacefully arrest student protesters at USC, contrasting the aggressive detainment of demonstrators at UT Austin amid nationwide campus clashes.

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Boston Marathon's 128th edition on Monday features 30,000 runners from 100+ countries on a challenging 26.2-mile course, with exciting elite competition.

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Pelicans aim for top-six seed, Warriors eye play-in tournament. Zion, Curry lead teams in a crucial game with playoff implications.

$1.3 billion Powerball drawing delayed due to ticket processing, jackpot could roll over to Monday during total solar eclipse.

"Biden-Trump rematch all but confirmed as Nikki Haley exits race. Super Tuesday shows large 'uncommitted' Democratic voter base emerging."

Follow live-blog for real-time updates and key results from Super Tuesday primaries with over a third of GOP delegates at stake.

Super Tuesday on March 5 sees the most states holding presidential primaries. Biden leads Dems, Trump faces challenges, Supreme Court ruling.

Stacy Wakefield, widow of former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, dies of pancreatic cancer nearly five months after his passing.

Former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield's widow, Stacy, dies after battling cancer just months after Tim's passing. Heartbreaking loss for family.

Air Force engineer Aaron Bushnell dies after lighting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy, leaving chilling video. Free Palestine.

US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, in protest against genocide.

Baltimore Ravens receiver Zay Flowers under investigation for alleged domestic assault, no charges filed. Incident occurred in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died following a battle with stomach cancer. His memory will continue living on throughout the United States.

Little Rock human rights activist Jean Gordon, who fought for equality and peace for over 60 years, died at 97.

Google's parent company's stock rises after resolving a $1.67 billion patent lawsuit. It partners with Hugging Face to expand AI tools.

Philly's Da'Vine Joy Randolph is receiving acclaim for her performance in "The Holdovers," but there's another local actor in the film.

Massachusetts Keno gets a new look with Boston Bruins branding, featuring team colors and logo, displayed during Bruins games.

Two self-made weathermen give snowstorm predictions for New England, with one forecasting 8-12 inches and the other 5-10 inches.

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Leonard Bernstein's tragic personal life and his passion for music are vividly portrayed in Bradley Cooper's Maestro. A must-watch biographical drama.

The Big 3 NBA Podcast explores the success of the Sacramento Kings, OKC Thunder, and the LA Clippers, along with broader trends.

"Maestro," a new Netflix film, focuses on Leonard Bernstein's career and personal relationships, including his friendship with clarinet player David Oppenheim.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu apologizes for sending 'electeds of color' holiday party invite to full council, sparking mixed reactions.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's secret holiday party mishap sparks outrage after invites meant for "electeds of color" were mistakenly sent to others.

A fan tragically died at an NBA game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center.

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Michigan captain Zak Zinter suffered a gruesome injury in the game against Ohio State, but his teammates are hopeful for his recovery.

Netherlands played a role in American Thanksgiving. Pilgrims lived in Leiden before sailing to America. Dutch links to Thanksgiving.

A new type of bacterial infection may be causing a mysterious dog respiratory illness that has sickened dogs across the country.

ESPN has launched a new betting app, ESPN BET, in partnership with PENN Gaming, available in 17 states with special offers.

Serial squatter Elizabeth Hirschhorn, 55, was finally booted out of a Brentwood mansion after living rent-free for 575 days.

Secretary of State Bill Galvin warns voters about mail-in ballot rules ahead of municipal elections across Massachusetts on Tuesday.

Don't miss the highly anticipated matchup between Penn State and Ohio State, two undefeated teams in the Big Ten. Catch it on Fox!

Far-right Ohio Republican Jim Jordan faces an uphill battle to secure the 217 votes needed to win the House Speaker nomination.

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown has a 26-26 record in his fifth season, and the Mountaineers are the 15th winningest program of all time.

Seinfeld co-creator Jerry Seinfeld hints at a possible redemption for the show's divisive finale after 25 years.

Penn State football has surprised many with its prudence, patience, and efficiency, winning games through small gains and a lack of turnovers.

Greenwich Entertainment and Kanopy acquire 'Subject,' a documentary exploring the fine line between documentation and exploitation in nonfiction films.

Hurricane Lee is set to hit the northeastern US, with heavy rainfall, wind gusts, and flooding expected in multiple states.

Tropical Storm Warning issued for New England coast. Hurricane Lee to make closest approach on Saturday morning. Cape Cod and Nantucket to experience strongest winds and heaviest rainfall.

USC's football team has scored at least 50 points in each of their first three games for the first time in program history.

USC has scored at least 50 points in each of their first three games, the first time in program history.

Chris Evans and Alba Baptista reportedly tied the knot in a private ceremony attended by Hollywood actors. The wedding was kept secret with non-disclosure agreements.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams warns that the ongoing migrant crisis will "destroy" the city, citing financial burden and budget cuts.

A teenager died after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip as part of a social media challenge.