Massachusetts

US 9 hours ago

Tufts University declares support for student detained by ICE, seeks immediate release

The President of Tufts University filed a declaration in support of Rümeysa Öztürk, a student at the institution who is being detained by ICE. She was accused of supporting Hamas.

Crime 14 hours ago

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 20 hours ago

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.

Illegal Immigrants 1 day ago

Boston DA considering criminal charges against ICE agent who arrested illegal immigrant during trial

A Boston-area district attorney on Wednesday criticized ICE for the arrest of an illegal immigrant in the middle of his trial last month.

Travel 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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.

Immigration 2 days ago

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 2 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.

Karen Read 3 days ago

Karen Read update: Fired lead investigator on witness list for 2nd trial in Boston cop John O'Keefe's death

Former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor has been named among the 150 witnesses for Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.

Karen Read 5 days ago

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.

Donald Trump 6 days ago

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot immediately deport Tufts student

A federal judge recently ruled a Tufts University grad student cannot be immediately deported. Meanwhile, ICE agents made their latest student detainment near the University of Minnesota.

Karen Read 6 days ago

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.

Immigration 6 days ago

Tufts University student arrest: Top Dems want answers from Noem, Rubio, ICE on 'deeply troubling' incident

Top Democrats are calling for the release of Tufts University graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk, writing a letter to Trump administration officials demanding answers.

Central America March 27

Young American tourists' cause of death revealed after they were found 'motionless' at beach resort

The cause of death for three Massachusetts women who were found dead in their Belize resort hotel room last month has been revealed by city officials.

College March 26

ICE detains Tufts University student amid Trump admin's campus crackdown

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk in Somerville, Massachusetts, according to the agency and a statement the school.

Crime March 25

Wealthy coastal enclave nanny charged with manslaughter in toddler's death

Aimee Cotton, a babysitter on Martha's Vineyard, allegedly left small children unattended in her vehicle for three hours, leading to the death of one child.

Migrant Crime March 25

'Sanctuary city' raid rounds up over 200 migrant criminals: ICE

A massive ICE raid in Massachusetts resulted in nearly 400 arrests, including the apprehensions of more than 200 migrants with "serious" criminal convictions or charges.

Migrant Crime March 24

Homan blasts blue state as report shows it releasing illegals charged with ‘horrific’ crimes on low bails

Massachusetts law enforcement agencies are releasing illegals charged with child rape and other serious crimes to the streets on bail as low as $500 and in some cases no bail at all.

Massachusetts March 22

Kitty Dukakis, wife of former Massachusetts governor and presidential hopeful Michael Dukakis, dead at 88

Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, who lost his presidential run to George H.W. Bush, has died. She was 88.

Sanctuary Cities March 22

Blue city mayor ripped by local leaders for prioritizing politics over safety: 'Undermining public trust'

Local leaders are slamming Boston Mayor Wu for prioritizing left-wing politics above safety, saying she “continues to prioritize political agendas over the safety of Boston residents."

Karen Read March 19

Karen Read case: Massachusetts Trooper Michael Proctor 'terminated' from state police

The embattled lead investigator in the death of Boston cop John O'Keefe has been fired from Massachusetts State Police after an internal investigation.

Karen Read March 15

Karen Read, accused killer of cop boyfriend, showed no emotion until jury deliberations: documentary

Massachusetts woman Karen Read is accused of striking her Boston Police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe with her SUV and leaving him to die in a snowstorm.

Massachusetts March 14

Convicted Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstruction of justice, calls himself ‘proud patriot'

Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty to obstruction charges Thursday, while describing himself as a "proud patriot" who was trying to expose the supposed “lies" of the Biden administration.

Immigration March 14

ICE Boston arrests Guatemalan national charged with child rape who was released back into community by court

Guatemalan national, Stivenson Omar Perez-Ajtzalan, 19, was arrested on Jan. 30 for aggravated rape of a child 10 years younger than him, according to ICE Boston.

Karen Read March 13

Karen Read trial: Lead detective's wife slams suspected cop killer's media tour as 'unrelenting propaganda'

"Unrelenting propaganda" from suspected Boston cop killer Karen Read aims to taint the jury pool, according to the family of the case's lead investigator.

Politics March 12

21,000% spike in MA vape seizures throws cigarette ban into question, ex-ATF official says

A former ATF official with expertise in tobacco law enforcement questioned the veracity of vape and e-cigarette bans, given results of a new report in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts March 11

ICE, DEA arrest criminal illegal aliens on idyllic New England island

Two illegal immigrants were arrested in Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Drug Enforcement Administration agents.

Elon Musk March 8

Tesla vehicles, charging stations targeted as protesters denounce DOGE, Elon Musk

Vandalism to Tesla vehicles and dealerships has been reported to police in various states as the Department of Government Efficiency continues on its mission to cut wasteful spending.

Boston March 5

Boston mayor faces heat over sanctuary city policies as Patriots owner's son goes on offensive

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will take questions regarding sanctuary city policies from Congress on Wednesday amid a recent spar with border czar Tom Homan.

Tesla March 4

Tesla charging stations in Massachusetts 'intentionally set' on fire, police say

Seven Tesla superchargers were damaged by a fire in Massachusetts that investigators say was intentionally set, as they look for a suspect.