Massachusetts

U.S. 4 hours ago

Pro-Palestinian agitators hit with felony 'promotion of anarchy' charges after riot in Dem-run city: officials

Agitators arrested in Tuesday night's pro-Palestinian riot now face a felony “promotion of anarchy" charge, according to the district attorney's office.

U.S. 1 day ago

Pro-Palestinian agitators attack police as riot erupts in Dem-run city, officials say

Boston police said 200 to 300 people participated in a pro-Palestinian protest on Tuesday night that turned violent with 13 arrests being made.

Blue City Crime 1 day ago

Blue city street takeover suspects released after police cruiser torched: officials

Two men in Boston were released on bail after they allegedly participated in a street takeover that ended with a police cruiser being torched on Sunday.

Antifa October 1

UNC professor on leave over ties to far-left gun club once headlined Harvard panel on armed activism

Harvard removed a video of UNC Professor Dwayne Dixon, member of the left-wing Redneck Revolt gun group, promoting armed political action at the Ivy League school in 2018.

Governors October 1

Combat veteran turned CEO has a new mission: Flip governor's office in blue state

Republican veteran Mike Minogue joins the Massachusetts gubernatorial race as the third major GOP candidate challenging Democratic Gov. Maura Healey in 2025.

US protests September 28

Woman's car sinks in lake as she protests ICE arrests in Massachusetts

An anti-ICE protester in Massachusetts forgot to put her car in park while yelling at agents making an arrest of an illegal alien and her car rolled into a lake and sank.

Crime September 26

Massachusetts nonprofit CEO who helps people clear criminal records now charged with distributing cocaine

Federal prosecutors charged Javan Tooley with distributing crack cocaine near his Dorchester nonprofit, allegedly with a child present in his vehicle.

Fox News Flash September 25

DHS rebukes 'disgusting smear' by NBC after claim ICE used autistic child to pressure father's surrender

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin calls NBC report claiming ICE used autistic girl as bait a 'disgusting smear' and defends law enforcement on 'Fox & Friends.'

Massachusetts September 23

DHS rejects NBC report claiming ICE used 5-year-old autistic girl as bait to arrest father

Tricia McLaughlin calls NBC report a disgusting smear, saying Edwards Hip Mejia abandoned his daughter during ICE arrest attempt in Leominster, Massachusetts.

Charlie Kirk September 19

Antifa agitators disrupt Boston Charlie Kirk vigil; 2 arrested

Police arrested two protesters at a Boston vigil honoring Charlie Kirk, with one charged for using amplification devices and another for suspicion of assault and battery.

Blue City Crime September 18

Blue city bus attack heightens commuters' fears after Charlotte train stabbing

Police arrested a suspect in an alleged violent bus assault against an elderly woman in Massachusetts amid growing concerns about public transit safety nationwide.

Charlie Kirk September 17

Celebratory, dismissive reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death putting educators under scrutiny

Education officials condemn inappropriate responses from teachers following Charlie Kirk's assassination, with several educators placed on leave pending reviews.

Airlines September 17

Passenger jet aborts Boston takeoff after flame and smoke spew from engine

A Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport on Sept. 16 after flames were seen shooting from its engine.

Crime September 12

Brian Walshe assaulted in Massachusetts jail with makeshift weapon ahead of murder trial for wife's death

Massachusetts man Brian Walshe, charged with dismembering his wife Ana Walshe, was attacked with a makeshift weapon at Norfolk County jail on Thursday night.

2025 Elections Coverage September 9

Mayor of sanctuary city advances to November election amid ICE crackdown resistance

Democratic mayor Michelle Wu advances to Boston's November election amid ICE operation targeting Massachusetts and ongoing sanctuary policy disputes.

Homicide September 9

Father of 3 shot dead confronting suspected graffiti vandal, weeks before wedding: officials

A father of three who was scheduled to get married later this month was fatally shot after confronting a man he accused of spray-painting graffiti.

Immigration September 9

Massive ICE operation in blue city racks up rape and drug trafficking arrests: 'Harbor criminals'

Boston becomes focus of Trump administration deportation efforts as ICE clashes with Mayor Michelle Wu over sanctuary policies ahead of preliminary mayoral elections.

Elections September 9

Voters in sanctuary city make decision on mayor amid ICE crackdown resistance

Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu defends Boston Trust Act against federal immigration enforcement during Tuesday's preliminary mayoral election.

Washington DC September 6

DC police release name of third suspect in Capitol Hill intern murder, offer $50K reward

Police offer $50,000 reward for information on Naqwan Antonio Lucas, 18, wanted for the fatal shooting of a Capitol Hill intern in Washington D.C.

Media September 6

Fewer Harvard faculty members identifying as liberal, although staff still strongly left-leaning: Survey

A new Harvard Crimson survey showed the Faculty of Arts and Sciences remains overwhelmingly liberal, but is still trending in a less progressive direction in recent years.

Media September 5

Christian foster families fight back against Massachusetts transgender mandate

Two Christian families face losing foster care licenses in Massachusetts after refusing to sign agreements affirming children's gender identity transitions.

Immigration September 4

DOJ sues Mayor Wu over immigration policies: Boston 'among the worst sanctuary offenders'

The Department of Justice sued Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu and the city's police commissioner, alleging their policies shield illegal immigrants from ICE.

College September 3

FBI, police investigating after suspected armed person seen in video near University of Massachusetts Lowell

FBI Boston and state police responded to a social media video appearing to show an armed person near the UMass Lowell campus, increasing police activity in area.

Crime August 30

Boston whistleblower warns of migrant crime spillover as Trump’s crackdown looms

As Democratic leaders triple down on resistance against federal intervention, a migrant shelter whistleblower is sounding the alarm about an increase in crime.

Karen Read August 29

Karen Read tells prosecutors 'you lost big time' in first public interview since acquittal

Karen Read speaks publicly after acquittal in John O'Keefe death case, vowing civil lawsuits against Massachusetts prosecutors and police she claims framed her.

U.S. August 29

Wealthy enclave's sewage reveals higher than average cocaine levels in the water

Local authorities find elevated cocaine levels in Nantucket wastewater during a summer testing program at the popular getaway destination for wealthy visitors.

Odd News August 28

Dunkin’ Donuts and dinosaurs: The wildest crowdsourced ideas to replace Massachusetts’ state flag

Massachusetts closed public submissions for new state symbols as Bay State residents offered designs that spanned tradition and viral internet humor.

Media August 28

Education Dept launches investigation into school district accused of forcing explicit survey on students

The U.S. Department of Education announced an investigation into Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts over a survey featuring sensitive topics on sex.

Sanctuary Cities August 21

ICE chief vows to ‘flood’ Boston with agents after Dem mayor pledges to resist

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons vowed to “flood" Boston with agents after Mayor Michelle Wu doubled down on her pledge to resist the crackdown on illegal immigration.

Boston August 21

Bike-riding youths terrorize Dem-run city as mobs swarm roads, while mayor stays silent on chaos

Bystanders captured footage of dozens of helmet-less riders weaving through traffic on Boston highway as bikers caused widespread disruption Saturday.