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Local terrorism expert, leaders react to New Orleans attack
As new details continue coming to light about the New Year’s Day attack that killed at least 15 people and injured 30 others in New Orleans’ French Quarter district, safety concerns are moving to the forefront of people’s minds, including here in Massachusetts. Federal investigators have identified the suspect who was killed in a shootout with police as Shamsud-Din Jabbar,...
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First Night Boston preview: Everything you need to know before you go
Vendors are already set up and the stage has been set. More than 12 hours of free programming is scheduled at City Hall Plaza and across Boston as part of this year’s First Night festivities, including indoor performances, events on the main stage, ice sculptures, and of course, fireworks. The action starts at noon, and the big parade kicks off...
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What you need to know if you want to return your Christmas gift
While most shoppers think they’ve nailed it with their gifts, some people may be returning or exchanging them.
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‘Technical issue' causes temporary American Airlines ground stop at Logan Airport, nationwide
American Airlines is reported a “technical issue” on Tuesday morning, resulting in a temporary ground stop at Boston Logan International Airport and all airports nationwide. “We’re currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights,” the airline said in a post on X at 6:37 a.m. “Your safety is our utmost priority, once this is rectified, we’ll have you...
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Holiday travelers may face wintry weather conditions
Traveling could be messy for some on Christmas Eve, as a snowstorm is expected to drop anywhere from a dusting to 8 inches of snow on parts of New England. AAA says 90% of all travelers this holiday season will be driving to their destination. And they’ll likely be on roads that lead north or west like the Massachusetts Turnpike....
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Broken water pipe impacts morning commute in Downtown Boston
A broken water pipe has been causing a traffic mess on Monday morning in Boston’s Financial District. A block of High Street has been closed down as crews respond and try to fix the situation. A gaping hole was seen in the ground, so commuters will need to find alternate routes whether they’re walking or driving. The initial call for...
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Holiday travel rush underway; Boston Logan ‘packed,' airport passengers say
Holiday travel is underway Friday, with a flurry of activity expected on the roads and skies to jump start the weekend, something that could be impacted by the rain and snow arriving in the region. People at the airport were headed to warm getaways like Aruba and the Bahamas, getting away from frigid northeast temperatures just as some of the...
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Break-in at Massachusetts home of Jaylen Brown's mother under investigation
It appears Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown could be the latest professional athlete to be targeted by thieves, according to a report.
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Large water main break in Newton floods roads, causes ‘significant' traffic impacts
A large water main break flooded roads overnight in Newton, Massachusetts, creating problems for Wednesday’s morning commute. Newton police said the water main break in the area of 400 Centre Street was causing significant impacts to the Newton Corner area, and drivers were told to seek alternative routes. Part of Washington Street was shut down from Centre Street till about...
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Mass. man charged in deadly drone strike in Jordan: Here's what we know
A Massachusetts man and one other person are accused of being involved in a deadly drone attack overseas. And federal officials believe they were intentionally undermining the United States’ national security. It was quite the scene in Natick on Monday as dozens of federal agents descended on the relatively quiet Woodland Street neighborhood, walking in and out of a 2-story...
