Massachusetts couple stabbed to death while celebrating 50th wedding anniversary

A couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary were stabbed to death, along with another family member, in what law enforcement officials said was probably a random attack.

10 years after the Boston Marathon bombings: A timeline of events

There are no known threats to this year’s Boston Marathon, but on the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed three spectators, federal, state and city law enforcement leaders said Thursday that they are prepared for anything.

Fire tears through Massachusetts church on Easter Sunday

The fire at a church in Cambridge broke out not long after Easter services, prompting a partial roof collapse, officials said.

Endangered whale spotted swimming with calf in rare footage

The NOAA Fisheries says the critically-endangered species usually travels the New England coast in the spring.

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.

'Wicked smaht' kids find hand grenade while out for a walk

Police said the 12-year-olds’ “smahts” kicked in while they were looking through an old trash pile in the woods.

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."