Recipient of world's first pig kidney transplant discharged from Boston hospital
The recipient of the world's first pig kidney transplant is heading home from Massachusetts General Hospital Wednesday, nearly two weeks after the surgery.
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Book made with human skin removed from Harvard Library
The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."
How difficult is it to operate a massive container ship?
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a simulator that helps prepare mariners for operating massive container ships.
Pig kidney transplanted into human
In a medical first, a genetically-modified pig kidney has been successfully transplanted into a 62-year-old patient at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. With the patient showing positive signs of recovery, this pioneering procedure promises a new horizon of hope for tens of thousands awaiting kidney transplants.
Judge ordered to investigate juror bias claims in Boston bomber's trial
Defense lawyers have pushed for his death sentence to be thrown out over claims of bias by two jurors.
Massachusetts aims to pardon "hundreds of thousands" with pot convictions
Gov. Maura Healey has announced plans to pardon all simple marijuana possession convictions in Massachusetts.
Harm Report looks at how past decisions have harmed current Black communities
Embrace Boston recently published a more than 140-page document it calls the "Harm Report." It looks at seven different areas of life where past harm toward Black communities has created present-day problems.
Cracked windshield forces American Airlines flight to land at Logan Airport
An American Airlines flight was forced to divert to Logan Airport due to a cracked windshield, Massachusetts State Police said.
Private equity firm puts profits over patients
A mother's death at a Boston hospital shortly after giving birth has sparked a state investigation into the hospital's owner, Steward Health Care. Last year, a CBS News investigation found a trail of unpaid bills at Steward hospitals around the country, leading to a shortage of potentially life-saving supplies. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
Mother's death puts focus on hospital owners
CBS News takes a look at the mounting patient risks and health care compromises that have surfaced under hospitals owned by private equity-backed companies. We talked to the family of Sungida Rashid, a new mom who died after giving birth at a Boston hospital.
A new mom died after giving birth. Was corporate greed to blame?
CEO of hospital system struggling with supply shortages previously acquired a $40 million megayacht, company confirms.
"Boston Ski Party" gives Black kids and teens the chance to hit the slopes
More than 100 Black children and teens got the chance to hit the slopes in New Hampshire thanks to a Boston group dedicated to exposing underrepresented communities to winter sports.
Vigils held across U.S. for nonbinary Oklahoma teen who died after a fight at school
Vigils were held across the country for Nex Benedict, a nonbinary teenager who died one day after a fight in a high school bathroom.
Passenger sees "wing coming apart" on United flight to Boston
A United Airlines flight to Boston was diverted to Denver because of an issue with the plane's wing.
Northeast digging out after winter storm
A winter storm blanketed parts of the Northeast with several inches of snow Tuesday. CBS News' Lana Zak reports from New York.
Winter storm hits the Northeast — here's how much snow fell
Parts of the Northeast are being hit by a nor'easter that dumped a foot or more of snow in some areas.
Winter storm dumps snow across the Northeast
Parts of the Northeast are facing heavy snow, gusty winds and moderate coastal flooding as a nor'easter impacts millions Tuesday. CBS News' Lana Zak is watching the weather from New York City's Central Park.
Major winter storm strikes the Northeast
A massive winter storm has descended upon the Northeast, potentially affecting more than 45 million residents. With New York and Boston bracing for the most significant snowfall in nearly two years, the region is on high alert.
Storm dumping heavy, wet snow in Northeast
New York City is getting its heaviest snowfall in two years as a nor'easter slams the region. Some areas could see a foot of snow. Weather Channel meteorologist Molly McCollum has a look at the forecast. And CBS News New York reporter Tony Sadiku has more on the conditions.
Northeast bracing for powerful snowstorm
A quick-hitting nor'easter is forecast to bring widespread snowfall and significant coastal flooding to the Northeast on Tuesday. Public schools will go fully remote in New York City and schools will be closed in Boston. CBS News Boston reporter Christina Hager has more on how that city is preparing.
JetBlue planes hit each other on ground at Logan Airport
Two JetBlue planes hit each other on the ground at Logan Airport in Boston early Thursday morning.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy remembered across Massachusetts
Through songs, poems and moments of reflections, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being remembered.
Bill Belichick departing New England Patriots
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said Thursday he will part ways with the team after 24 years as head coach and six Super Bowl championships. He spoke to the media after the announcement.
Winter storm to bring snow, flash flooding
Much of the U.S. is bracing for a second round of severe winter weather. CBS Boston reporter Chris Tanaka has more on how flash flooding is expected to impact the Northeast.
A chance meeting helped a struggling singer share her music with the world
Ara Bolster had been homeless for two years when she met radio news reporter Matt Shearer.
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Maduro to appear in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
Congress returns amid Venezuela operation and facing deadline to avert shutdown
Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown.
Rubio says "the president always retains optionality" to occupy Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump always has options when it comes to what comes next in Venezuela, after a U.S. strike and capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro.
Rep. Jim Himes says Maduro capture is "clearly illegal under international law"
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, pointed to the broader implications of the operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
5 years later, a stubborn fight over the basic facts of the Jan. 6 riot
The physical damage from the Capitol riot has been repaired — and President Trump has pardoned almost every defendant. What remains is a battle over the basic facts.
Minn. politicians denounce Trump for elevating conspiracy theories on lawmaker's death
Several lawmakers are condemning President Trump after he shared a video on social media Saturday alleging Gov. Tim Walz is behind the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
Man detained at JD Vance's Ohio home, Secret Service says
The Secret Service said Vice President JD Vance and his family were not in Ohio and the house was unoccupied at the time of the alleged incident.
10 convicted of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality,
Woman chokes to death on mochi, continuing a fatal New Year's trend
Over recent years, the chewy rice cakes have killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is eaten to celebrate the new year.