Massachusetts

True Crime 9 hours ago

New England serial killer fears: Rhode Island police search for ‘clandestine graves’ amid string of deaths

Rhode Island police, looking into social media rumors about a serial killer, searched for clandestine graves near Scarborough Beach 'with negative results.'

Karen Read 2 days ago

Karen Read's ambulance ride admission becomes flashpoint at second trial

A firefighter testified about what Karen Read said during an ambulance ride about an argument she had with John O'Keefe the morning he was found dead.

Massachusetts 3 days ago

New England serial killer fears addressed by Massachusetts district attorney after 8th body discovered

Internet rumors of a New England serial killer have been addressed by the Hamden County District Attorney in Massachusetts after a body was found in Springfield on Tuesday.

Media 3 days ago

Massachusetts parents outraged after middle school gives explicit health survey to students despite opt-out

Burlington parents Adrianne Simeone and David Hannafin speak with Fox News Digital after their middle school children were forced to take a sexually explicit health survey despite being opted out.

Karen Read 3 days ago

Karen Read says she poured extra shots into her cocktails before John O'Keefe's death

Karen Read revealed in a 2024 TV interview that she added extra shots to "weak" drinks the night her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, died in 2022.

Police and Law Enforcement 3 days ago

Mother of 4 falls to her death while hiking at state park with her kids

A mother hiking with three of her children and family members died on Wednesday after falling 50 to 75 feet at the Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in Massachusetts.

Karen Read 4 days ago

Key Karen Read witness admits grand jury testimony wasn't true

Kerry Roberts admits never hearing Karen Read ask for a Google search about hypothermia after finding John O'Keefe dead, contradicting earlier testimony.

Northeast 4 days ago

New England serial killer fears heighten after eighth idyllic town rocked by gruesome discovery

After Massachusetts police discovered a woman's body near a bike path on Tuesday, fears of a rumored New England serial killer continue to mount on social media.

US 4 days ago

Crash on Florida spring break trip kills star high school athlete, 2 friends

Jimmy McIntosh, Hannah Wasserman and Maisey O'Donnell, all seniors at Concord-Carlisle High School in Massachusetts, died after a car crash in Panama City Beach while on spring break.

Karen Read 5 days ago

Karen Read retrial kicks off with wire-to-wire drama, lawyers brawl in tense hearing after jurors sent home

Karen Read's defense and prosecutors paint dueling pictures in Boston police officer death case, as the judge accuses defendant's team of discovery violations.

Karen Read 6 days ago

Karen Read defense faces 'high-wire' act as retrial's opening statements kick off, experts say

Karen Read's murder retrial begins with opening statements as she faces charges in Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death with new limitations on defense strategy.

Politics April 20

Trump administration plans to pull $1 billion in funding from Harvard amid clash with university: report

According to an exclusive report, President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to withdraw $1 billion in health research funding from Harvard University.

Lifestyle April 19

'The shot heard 'round the world' of American Revolution surrounded by controversy, intrigue: Who fired first?

It's the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and it's still not clear who fired the first shot of the American Revolution? Does it even matter?

Politics April 19

College president whose school takes no fed funding says Harvard 'could make it on their own' after Trump cuts

Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn spoke to Fox News Digital after President Donald Trump instituted the Harvard federal funding freeze.

Opinion April 19

Uncancel the minutemen: Celebrate Lexington and Concord heroes, Black and White, on battle's 250th anniversary

This month marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, where minutemen fought British soldiers who tried to seize their guns and gunpowder.

US April 19

‘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.

Illegal Immigrants April 18

ICE dispels rumors about viral video showing agents smashing window to arrest illegal

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is dispelling rumors swirling around online after a video showing an arrest where an agent smashed in a car window went viral.

Karen Read April 18

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.

Crime April 18

New England serial killer: CT River Valley survivor stabbed 27 times warns locals to remain 'vigilant'

Jane Boroski, the lone suspected survivor of the Connecticut River Valley serial killer, is warning locals to remain 'vigilant' amid New England serial killer speculation on Facebook.

Karen Read April 18

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 April 17

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 April 17

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.

Crime April 16

New England serial killer fears merit 'review and investigation' after remains found across 3 states: expert

Human remains found in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts between March and April warrants "review and investigation," according to criminal defense attorney Matthew Mangino.

Massachusetts April 16

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 April 15

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.

True Crime April 15

New England serial killer fears grow as police downplay threat encroaching on wealthy coastal enclaves

Internet sleuths are fueling speculation about a serial killer in New England after the discoveries of several sets of human remains across Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Karen Read April 15

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.

Massachusetts April 14

Trump admin slashes over $2.2B in funding to Harvard after school defies demands

After Harvard University announced it would not comply with federal demands over addressing antisemitism, federal authorities froze over $2 billion from the school.

Illegal Immigrants April 14

Previously deported Brazilian woman charged with sex crimes against Massachusetts child

A Brazilian woman in the United States illegally is charged with sex crimes against a Massachusetts child, immigration authorities said Monday.

Massachusetts April 14

Harvard won’t comply with Trump admin’s demands amid threats of cutting federal funding

Harvard University President Alan M. Garber assured the community that the university would not comply with the Trump administration's threats to cut federal funding.