Boston

US 2 days ago

‘One if by Land’: White House, Boston celebrates 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride

Paul Revere’s midnight ride was commemorated with an official White House statement and video on Friday, while in Boston Revere rode again.

Police and Law Enforcement 2 days ago

College spring breaker charged in firebombing of Tesla Cybertrucks at dealership

A Boston college student faces federal charges for an alleged arson at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, while on spring break.

Antisemitism Exposed 2 days ago

Anti-Israel Harvard students conspire to smear law firms critical of campus antisemitism: report

Anti-Israel Harvard Law students organized a smear campaign against law firms that have stood up against campus antisemitism, according to a Washington Free Beacon investigation.

Karen Read 2 days ago

Karen Read prosecutor wants to block defense from blaming after-party guests, pet dog in opening statement

Prosecution motion filed in Karen Read case to limit defense strategy to blame law enforcement or dog for Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death.

Karen Read 3 days ago

Karen Read judge grants defense video access, allows dog bite experts – with limits

Judge issues key rulings in Karen Read murder retrial, granting defense access to surveillance video and allowing expert testimony on potential dog bites.

Karen Read 3 days ago

Karen Read judge sets last-minute deadline on crash reconstruction experts central to her defense

Judge Beverly Cannone set a Friday deadline for Karen Read's defense team to reveal details about crash reconstruction firm ARCCA, a key element in her upcoming murder retrial.

Karen Read 4 days ago

Unfazed Karen Read stares down lingering questions about 'dog bites,' texts with retrial ready for kickoff

Massachusetts court holds its last hearing ahead of Karen Read's retrial on murder charges in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in 2022.

Massachusetts 4 days ago

Massachusetts man in gas mask pepper sprays officers in courthouse near Boston, video shows

Authorities in Massachusetts said Nicholas Akerberg, 28, attacked people inside a courthouse in a Boston suburb with pepper spray on Monday.

Karen Read 5 days ago

Karen Read jury selection comes to a close, revving up 2nd murder trial in death of John O'Keefe

All 12 jurors and six alternates were empaneled Tuesday, clearing the way for opening statements. The case had needed just two more jurors since Friday came to a close with 16 of 18 selected.

Karen Read 6 days ago

Karen Read's true-crime documentaries may impact second trial: court docs

Karen Read's out-of-court statements, including on true-crime documentaries, could come into play at her second trial over the death of boyfriend John O'Keefe.

Karen Read 6 days ago

Karen Read and John O'Keefe: Inside evolution of Boston murder mystery since July mistrial

Karen Read, accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend during a snowstorm, is set to go on trial for a second time after the first ended with a hung jury.

Boston Red Sox April 11

Red Sox fan snags foul ball with the help of his own food

One fan at the Boston Red Sox game against the Blue Jays Thursday night used his food to snag a foul ball lined right at him by Bo Bichette.

Karen Read April 11

Murder defendant Karen Read says she would've 'cheered' OJ Simpson verdict as she prepares for 2nd trial

Karen Read says she would've "cheered" the OJ Simpson verdict if it happened today, in a reversal from her original reaction to his double murder trial.

Karen Read April 10

Karen Read jury selection enters home stretch with 15 of 16 chosen

The Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts, just needs one more juror before Karen Read's second trial in the death of John O'Keefe can kick off.

Health April 9

Multiple nurses working on the same floor of busy hospital develop brain tumors

Multiple nurses working on the fifth floor maternity ward of Newton-Wellesley hospital west of Boston have been diagnosed with brain tumors of three different types.

Karen Read April 9

Karen Read asks Supreme Court justice for emergency stay of trial with jury selection underway

Karen Read's legal team is asking for her second murder trial to be put on pause pending a petition to the Supreme Court arguing she is facing double jeopardy.

Karen Read April 8

Defense lawyers urged to reexamine convictions led by fired Karen Read detective

Michael Proctor's firing from the Massachusetts State Police over his handling of the Karen Read investigation could be a wake-up call to defense attorneys.

Karen Read April 5

Karen Read's second trial heads into weekend without full jury seated

Ten of 16 jurors have been selected for Karen Read's second murder trial in the death of Boston cop John O'Keefe as the court breaks for its first weekend.

Karen Read April 4

True crime reporters blocked outside courthouse where Karen Read is on trial file First Amendment lawsuit

Two true crime reporters have filed a lawsuit against Massachusetts State Police for allegedly blocking them outside the courthouse where Karen Read is on trial.

Karen Read April 4

Karen Read appeals double jeopardy ruling to US Supreme Court

Karen Read's lawyers have taken her double jeopardy appeal to the United States Supreme Court with her second trial underway in the death of John O'Keefe.

Karen Read April 4

Probe of town police in Karen Read case finds no sign of 'conspiracy to frame' slain officer's girlfriend

An independent agency found no evidence of a cover-up by the police department in Canton, Massachusetts, in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.

Crime April 3

Brick-wielding woman bashes Tesla as Boston police hunt suspected street menace

The Boston Police Department is searching for a woman who allegedly vandalized a Tesla with a brick on a Massachusetts street as nationwide attacks continue.

Karen Read April 3

Karen Read judge sued over 'buffer zone' keeping protesters away from courthouse

An anti-protester "buffer zone" around the Norfolk Superior Court where Karen Read is on trial in the death of John O'Keefe is challenged in a federal lawsuit.

Travel April 2

Vacation abroad turns tragic for American nurse after accident leaves her 'all metal'

An ICU nurse from Massachusetts was severely injured in a moped crash in Thailand, leaving her with a brain bleed, a broken collarbone and shattered teeth.

Karen Read April 2

Karen Read jury selection: Dozens in pool already have an opinion on the case

Dozens of potential jurors told a Massachusetts judge they already had opinions on the Karen Read-John O'Keefe murder case before arriving in court Tuesday.

Boston April 1

Truck strikes pedestrians in downtown Boston, police say

Several pedestrians have been injured after a box truck plowed into them Tuesday afternoon, according to Boston police.

Immigration April 1

Massachusetts judge charges ICE agent with contempt of court

Boston Municipal Court Judge Mark Summerville said it was "disturbing" to see ICE take a defendant into custody while he was still standing trial.

Karen Read March 29

Karen Read's second murder trial set to start in death of boyfriend cop: What to know

Karen Read is set to go on trial for the second time next week on murder charges in the January 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston cop John O'Keefe.

Karen Read March 28

Juror in 1st Karen Read trial joins defense, says case shook faith in criminal justice system

A Massachusetts attorney who served as an alternate juror in the mistrial of Karen Read last year has joined her defense in her second murder trial.

US March 28

Russian scientist at Harvard Medical School detained by ICE at Boston airport

A Russian scientist working at Harvard Medical School was detained by ICE at Boston Logan International Airport when attempting to bring back frog embryos at the request of a professor.