Melissa Hortman, slain Minnesota lawmaker, attended BU and Harvard
Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota lawmaker who was gunned down in what is described as a politically motivated attack, earned degrees at Boston University and Harvard.
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Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota lawmaker who was gunned down in what is described as a politically motivated attack, earned degrees at Boston University and Harvard.
With ICE raids unpopular in Massachusetts, the local Republican Party is in a difficult political situation.
Amy Carnevale, chair of the Massachusetts GOP, said voters in November made it clear they want the Trump administration to enforce immigration laws.
Governor Maura Healey led Massachusetts lawmakers in condemning the shootings of state politicians and their spouses in Minnesota on Saturday.
A political consultant who sent artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking former President Joe Biden to New Hampshire Democrats last year was acquitted Friday of voter suppression and impersonating a candidate.
Israel says preemptive airstrikes against Iran's nuclear sites are underway, and it is bracing to intercept a wave of drones launched by Iran in retaliation.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging President Trump to "reverse course" on the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to cut government spending and agencies.
A new poll of three New England states including Massachusetts finds strong disapproval of how ICE is handling immigrant arrests.
The chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party said his party needs to listen to voters more as that's what cost them in the 2024 elections.
Steve Kerrigan, the chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, weighed in on issues facing the party.
President Trump told CBS news he is focused on domestic and foreign policy matters, not Elon Musk in the wake of their public falling out. CBS’s Erica Brown reports.
If President Trump's measure stands, it would block thousands of students who are scheduled to come to the campus in Cambridge for summer and fall terms.
President Trump escalated a monthslong battle with Harvard University.
The "big, beautiful bill" passed by the House contains an AI provision that has unlikely allies lining up to fight it.
The "big, beautiful bill" passed by the House contains an AI provision that has unlikely allies lining up to fight it. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
A longtime Market Basket employee said she has received a surge of complaints from associates within the corporate office.
Here are some ballot questions Massachusetts voters could potentially see in the 2026 election.
Health officials in Massachusetts are spreading the word about harmful blooms of cyanobacteria in the state.
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.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care physician in the state.
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.
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.
Meet RJ Luis Jr., whom the Celtics acquired from the Jazz for forward Georges Niang and a pair of second-round picks.
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.
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.
