Lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair sells for more than $81,000
It was presented to Dr. Lyman Beecher Todd, a Kentucky postmaster and a cousin of Mary Todd Lincoln, the 16th president’s widow, according to RR Auction. Dr. Todd was present when Lincoln’s body was examined.
Video shows moment raging flood breaking through emergency doors causing Massachusetts hospital closure
Video shows water bursting into the hospital basement, practically destroying the emergency exit doors as the room is completely flooded.
Massachusetts man gave ‘COVID hugs’ to cancer survivor, other strangers at Walmart, police say
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar to permanently close due to coronavirus
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
Trump announces government 'must' again seek death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber
President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. government "must" again pursue the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, after a federal appeals court Friday threw out the death sentence because the judge who oversaw the case did not adequately screen jurors for potential biases.
Firefighters union removes 'Thin Blue Line' flags from trucks after resident complains
A Massachusetts firefighters union has taken down the “Thin Blue Line” flags it displayed on its trucks in support of police officers, following days of resistance to a town order asking for their removal.
Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
Man sent racist, threatening emails to Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, feds say
A man has been arrested and charged by criminal complaint after he allegedly sent threatening emails to Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw,
Statue of Christopher Columbus beheaded in Boston
Boston police launched an investigation Wednesday after the city’s Christopher Columbus statue was beheaded overnight.
Boston Marathon canceled due to pandemic
The 2020 Boston Marathon has been canceled.
103-year-old cracks open Bud Light to celebrate coronavirus recovery
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
Police: Man burned American flag, threw it on police vehicle, spat on officer
Police arrested a Boston man for allegedly burning an American flag, throwing it onto a police vehicle and spitting on an officer.
Lori Loughlin, husband to plead guilty to charges related to college admissions scandal
Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, have agreed to plead guilty to charges related to the college admissions scandal, officials said Thursday.
Massachusetts mother who beat coronavirus meets baby one month after giving birth
A Massachusetts mother who contracted the coronavirus while she was pregnant says her “heart was skipping” this week when she finally got to hold her new child – 28 days after he was born.
Every week little girl looks forward to saying ‘hi’ to UPS delivery man during lockdown
A UPS driver in Massachusetts makes a little girl’s day each week by waving to her from the front porch while dropping off packages during lockdown.
Governors select appointees for multi-state effort to reopen economy
State leaders, healthcare professionals, and executives will make up a multi-state council to restore the economy and safely reopen businesses.
Woman with Down syndrome surprised with car parade on 21st birthday
COVID-19 wasn't stopping a group of friends and family from celebrating a woman's 21st birthday.
Massachusetts shoppers tackle man after allegedly coughing, spitting on produce amid coronavirus outbreak
A group of Massachusetts shoppers tackled a man and pinned him to the ground until police arrived after catching him allegedly coughing and spitting on produce, fanning coronavirus fears.
Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
The Boston Marathon has never been canceled outright since its first running in 1897, though there was a de facto cancellation in 1918, when the end of World War I and a global influenza pandemic prompted organizers to switch to a relay race format.
Woman faces animal cruelty charges after 3 dead dogs found on property; 18 goats, 9 dogs rescued
Miranda Rosyski is accused of animal cruelty after three dead dogs were found on a property where she lives and she surrendered an additional 27 animals, authorities said.