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Suspect in deadly Salem shooting pleads not guilty in killing of student athlete
Crime Authorities said the suspect was in an “on-again, off-again relationship” with a woman who was in a car with the Salem State student at the time of the shooting. Carl-Hens Beliard. AP The suspect in a fatal Salem shooting allegedly fired a gun at a university student’s car because the student was inside the […]
Sperm whale and calf seen off Cape for 1st time in 6 years of surveys
Local News The worldwide sperm whale population is still recovering from more than 100 years of commercial whaling. A sperm whale and calf spotted by researchers in October 2023 in Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off the coast of Cape Cod. New England Aquarium While surveying an area southeast of Cape Cod recently, […]
Ady Barkan, health care activist, dies at 39
National News As Barkan confronted his mortality, he dedicated the rest of his life to changing the American health care system. Ady Barkan, at home in Santa Barbara, California, Sept. 17, 2019. Rozette Rago / The New York Times By Mike Ives, New York Times Service updated on November 2, 2023 | 10:47 AM Ady […]
Judge clears way for Massachusetts to begin capping number of migrant families offered shelter
Local News As of Wednesday, Massachusetts reported 7,388 families were enrolled in the state’s emergency shelter system, with 33 families enrolled just in the prior 24 hours. Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey talks about proposed legislation, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Statehouse in Boston. AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc, File By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press November 2, […]
The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it’s the largest increase in two decades.
Health The CDC’s report, published Wednesday, also noted larger increases for two of the leading causes of infant deaths — maternal complications and bacterial meningitis. The toes of a baby peek out of a blanket at a hospital in McAllen, Texas. AP Photo/Eric Gay, File By MIKE STOBBE, Associated Press November 2, 2023 | 9:00 […]
Why a puck from Charlie Coyle meant so much to one Bruins fan on Hockey Fights Cancer Night
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18-year-old arrested, charged with murder of Salem State student athlete
Local News Carl-Hens Beliard was fatally shot early Wednesday morning on the edge of campus. Carl-Hens Beliard was fatally shot early Wednesday morning. Worcester Public Schools / Handout Authorities announced Wednesday evening that an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a Salem State student athlete. Missael Pena Canela, 18 of Salem was […]
James Taylor sings national anthem at Lewiston High School football game
Local News “It’s going to be a game of unity.” James Taylor sings the National Anthem prior to the football game between Lewiston and Edward Little high schools at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, ME on November 01, 2023. The game was postponed last Friday due to the shootings in Lewiston. Craig F. Walker / […]
Person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in stabbing near Roxbury Domino’s
Crime Police said the incident is under investigation. Boston police are investigating after a person was stabbed during Wednesday’s pre-dawn hours near a Domino’s in Roxbury. Officers responded to the area of 1400 Tremont St., the address for the Domino’s Pizza at the Roxbury Crossing MBTA Station, around 1:32 a.m. for a report of a […]
‘Turtleboy’ blogger wages First Amendment battle over witness intimidation charges
Crime A lawyer for Aidan Kearney accused prosecutors of a “multi-front censorship war on the public’s entitlement to good government and our right-to-know.” “Turtleboy” blogger Aidan Kearney talks to reporters outside Stoughton District Court after his arraignment on witness intimidation charges in connection with his coverage of the Karen Read murder case. Matthew J. Lee/Boston […]