Visiting Harvard professor accused of firing pellet gun near synagogue
The professor said he was firing the pellet gun at rats and did not know he lived near a synagogue.
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The professor said he was firing the pellet gun at rats and did not know he lived near a synagogue.
There's a block in Harvard Square that will close to traffic permanently and will become a pedestrian walkway and outdoor dining space
Scientist Avi Loeb, who has made headlines for his theories about interstellar objects, says we are "probably not" alone. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.
Miss Black United States discussed the impact of winning the title while studying at Harvard University.
Funding cuts and immigration policies may keep many international students out of Massachusetts and the United States this fall.
The New York Times reported Tuesday the potential deal would restore billions of dollars in federal research funding at Harvard. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
The federal government told Harvard University it could take control of the school's patents — the latest in a months-long feud between the Trump administration and the school.
The Trump administration said that it will be sending administrative subpoenas to Harvard University for information about its foreign students on campus.
The Trump administration is threatening to cut all federal funding to Harvard University after they say an investigation found that the school failed to protect Jewish students.
The Trump administration said a failure by the university to enact certain changes would put at risk its access to federal financial resources.
UMass Amherst, MIT and Harvard University are some of the best value colleges in Massachusetts, according to the Princeton Review.
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.
Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova, a Russian citizen, had been detained since February after Customs and Border Protection inspected her bags at at Boston's Logan Airport.
A judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban on foreign students entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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.
The State Department says all visa applicants who are seeking to travel to Harvard — visitors as well as students — should face additional vetting, according to an email obtained by CBS News.
President Trump stood by his administration’s move to pull all federal contracts from Harvard University.
President Trump wants to divert federal funds from Harvard to trade schools. But experts say the process isn't that simple.
Harvard University has ended its long battle with a woman over slave photos. WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Harvard political science professor Ryan Enos says the impacts from the Trump administration's moves are being felt all over campus. WVBZ TV's Louisa Moller reports.
The Trump Administration wants federal agencies to end any contracts with Harvard. WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
President Trump said he is considering taking away Harvard's grant money and giving it to trade schools across the country.
President Trump wrote on social media that he's "considering" giving $3 billion in Harvard grant money to trade schools around the U.S.
Belgium's Royal Palace says it's looking into "what kind of impact" Trump's move to block Harvard's international enrollment might have on Princess Elisabeth.
When New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel found out the Titans had fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday, he made sure to reach out to his former replacement in Tennessee.
Police are looking for at least four people who were seen shoplifting merchandise and running out of a store on Newbury Street in Boston.
MassDOT is putting a contract to renovate 18 Massachusetts highway services plazas back up for bid.
After catching just about everything his way during the season, Ceddanne Rafaela might collect his first career Gold Glove award for the Boston Red Sox this offseason.
Looking to buy or sell a house in Massachusetts? A key change has gone into effect when it comes to home inspections.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says President Trump can't take away 2026 World Cup matches from Massachusetts.
Two Massachusetts college students' car was totaled after they were driving on the beach got stuck in the rising tide.
Looking to buy or sell a house in Massachusetts? A key change has gone into effect when it comes to home inspections.
A woman who was run over and impaled by an e-bike is on a mission to get them better regulated in Massachusetts.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Big changes are envisioned for the 75-year-old Kowloon restaurant property off Route 1 in Saugus.
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
National Coffee Day is Monday. Here's where to find free drinks and deals around Boston, Massachusetts.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
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.
When New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel found out the Titans had fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday, he made sure to reach out to his former replacement in Tennessee.
After catching just about everything his way during the season, Ceddanne Rafaela might collect his first career Gold Glove award for the Boston Red Sox this offseason.
Mike Vrabel is making his return to Nashville and Drake Maye could crack the Patriots' Top 10 in Week 7 against the Titans.
Alex Bregman will be hitting free agency again this winter, with the veteran third baseman reportedly set to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Boston Red Sox.
It may be early in the season, but for the first time in years the New England Patriots are sitting atop the AFC East standings.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.