7 things to do over April school break
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Hang with dinosaurs, go hiking, or join a virtual Earth Day celebration.
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Why police can stop drivers with air fresheners hanging in their cars
14 hours 41 min ago
Phil Colbert was on his way to meet his father for lunch before his shift at an Arizona auto dealership in 2019 when he saw the flashing lights of a sheriff’s patrol car in his mirror. He made sure his hands were on the steering wheel, planted at 10 and 2 as his parents had […]
Why Martín Pérez believes Red Sox will bounce back after dropping doubleheader
April 18, 2021
"Everybody said before that we don’t have a good team."
'American Idol': One local singer is in top 10, one is voted out
April 18, 2021
Berklee student Grace Kinstler is now in the top 10, but Berklee grad and Brighton resident Beane was voted out.
2 killed in driverless Tesla car crash, officials say
April 18, 2021
The men were 59 and 69 years old. One was in the front passenger seat and one in the rear seat, an official said.
Celtics injury list vs. Bulls includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kemba Walker
April 18, 2021
The Celtics might be very short-handed against the Bulls on Monday.
State e-mails some residents Sunday allowing them to book vaccination appointments starting Monday
April 18, 2021
The state, which is expected to expand COVID-19 eligibility to 1.7 million new people starting Monday, sent out e-mails Sunday allowing some residents to book appointments. “It’s time to book your vaccine appointment,” read the Sunday e-mail from the state, which was sent with the subject line “Book Now: MA Vaccination Preregistration.” The Sunday e-mails […]
UMaine cancels baseball games during threat investigation
April 18, 2021
The university said in a statement that the campus is not in lockdown, but out of an abundance of caution, there are extra police patrols in the area.
Suburban Minneapolis police shoot, kill alleged carjacker
April 18, 2021
The Star Tribune, citing traffic camera video, said the man jumped out of a moving white car, ran along the median and into traffic, and appeared to point a gun at a white SUV.
'He's fine': Capitals' Tom Wilson wouldn't elaborate on controversial Sean Kuraly hit
April 18, 2021
"It’s a nothing play. He’s fine. That’s it."
After outcry, Biden plans to lift refugee cap in May
April 17, 2021
President Joe Biden plans to lift his predecessor’s historically low cap on refugees by next month
Yankees lose 4th consecutive game, still have worst record in American League
April 17, 2021
Fans booed them once again.
Mass. reports 1,694 new COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths
April 17, 2021
The state also reported 693 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here's the data reported Saturday, April 17, 2021.
After child dies, US regulator warns about Peloton treadmill
April 17, 2021
The safety commission said in a news release and in emails that it knows of 39 “incidents” with the treadmill, involving “multiple” or “dozens” of children, but it did not specify a number of children.
US deports woman who lied about role in Rwandan genocide
April 17, 2021
“Her deportation means a lot in terms of justice delivery to genocide victims,” said Thierry Murangira, spokesperson for the Rwanda Investigation Bureau, according to The New Times.
Former Bruins player, broadcaster, Johnny Peirson dies at age 95
April 17, 2021
"Sad day for Boston Bruins fans."
Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting
April 17, 2021
Eight people were killed Thursday when a gunman opened fire at aFedEx warehouse in Indianapolis. The killings marked the latest in a string of recent mass shootings across the country and the third mass shooting this year in Indianapolis.
More than 2 million people now fully vaccinated in Massachusetts, says Governor Baker
April 17, 2021
"Massachusetts has been successful vaccinating people throughout our distribution timeline."
Watch: Alex Verdugo explained to fans in the stands how he approaches hitting
April 17, 2021
"Straight through it. That's it."
Man revived, hazmat team called to Chelsea apartment complex Saturday morning
April 17, 2021
While on scene, Chelsea police officers found three small bags of a white powdery substance believed to be fentanyl, Houghton said. A hazmat team was called in and neutralized the scene.