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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services, faced tough questions from Massachusetts and New Hampshire senators on vaccines and abortion at his confirmation hearing.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed the media for government-caused confusion in her first press briefing.
John Deaton, who ran against Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts Senate race, talks about the state of politics on the national and local level,
Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is running against Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, WBZ-TV has confirmed.
Despite the MBTA Communities Act, there is still resistance in many areas to affordable housing development.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is touting the fact that her new plan to solve the MBTA's financial problems does not require raising new taxes, though that could change.
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth answered questions about misconduct allegations, war crimes and his drinking habits at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.
How can you properly monitor children's screen time? An expert weighs in.
At the Consumer Electronics Show, car companies showed how dashboards, skylights and even windshields can transform into a digital playground.
Meta - the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads - said it's ending its fact-checking program. What does that mean for social media?
Veteran political reporter Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon previewed the upcoming legislative session and other key 2025 topics in Massachusetts politics.
By beating Ted Kennedy in 1980, Jon Keller says Jimmy Carter opened the door for Michael Dukakis, Paul Tsongas and John Kerry.
Jon Keller said Jimmy Carter is a worthy study in what makes a great American great.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says her top priorities heading in 2025 are transportation and housing.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The Patriots defense should be a talented -- and violent -- unit this season, and we'll get our first look at them in Friday night's preseason opener against the Commanders.
A fireworks show in Boston that caught some people by surprise was put on by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Volunteers stuffed thousands of backpacks with school supplies in Boston Thursday to help families who can't afford the essentials.
From Drake Maye to rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, there are a number of intriguing players we'll be watching on the Patriots offense in Friday's preseason opener.
Here are some ballot questions Massachusetts voters could potentially see in the 2026 election.
Here are some ballot questions Massachusetts voters could potentially see in the 2026 election.
A fireworks show in Boston that caught some people by surprise was put on by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Volunteers stuffed thousands of backpacks with school supplies in Boston Thursday to help families who can't afford the essentials.
From Drake Maye to rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, there are a number of intriguing players we'll be watching on the Patriots offense in Friday's preseason opener.
Roman Anthony will be building his empire in Boston for the foreseeable future, but will have to win a lot of awards to get the full value of his eight-year extension with the Red Sox.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
MACI Arthro is a less invasive knee procedure used to repair cartilage with the patient's cells.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
The last time the state of Massachusetts inspected the Gabriel House in Fall River was in October 2023, the I-Team has learned.
The father of a 40-year-old woman who died in Brookline police custody says investigators are treating her death as a homicide and is demanding answers.
Hank Brennan, the special prosecutor in Karen Read's second trial, was paid more than half a million dollars in legal fees alone.
A new poll reveals which newsmakers are popular and who isn't.
The 2024 presidential election showed neither party is "really working for the working class in a way [they] should be," said the Massachusetts AFL-CIO president.
Incumbent Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is dominating in polls, while Josh Kraft has a tough climb ahead.
Police say the man who shot and killed four people in a New York City skyscraper spent days traveling across the country to reach his target. These types of "grievance murders" are increasingly common.
It may be the dead of summer, but it was a busy week in Massachusetts politics.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
A Chatham, Massachusetts restaurant has been voted the best in the country for waterfront dining.
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Patriots defense should be a talented -- and violent -- unit this season, and we'll get our first look at them in Friday night's preseason opener against the Commanders.
From Drake Maye to rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, there are a number of intriguing players we'll be watching on the Patriots offense in Friday's preseason opener.
Roman Anthony will be building his empire in Boston for the foreseeable future, but will have to win a lot of awards to get the full value of his eight-year extension with the Red Sox.
The Kansas City Royals beat the Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night, ending Boston's seven-game winning streak.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was in Foxboro on Wednesday to take in the joint practice between the New England Patriots and the Washington Commanders.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.
A Massachusetts man said the sting of the Asian needle ant left him feeling sick.
A Massachusetts man's bank account is going up after he played some lucky elevator numbers to win a big lottery prize.