41 h. ago Defense hammers 'ridiculous' evidence in Karen Read closing, says case is 'cooked'

Karen Read's defense lawyer urged jurors to find her not guilty in the murder trial of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, arguing there was no collision with her SUV

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47 h. ago Which Boston movie was the most successful at the box office?

High domestic opening numbers don't always mean fan favorites — here's how Boston movies stack up. The post Which Boston movie was the most successful at the box office? appeared first on Boston.com.

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52 h. ago Karen Read trial nears its finale: What each side is banking on

Karen Read's second trial over Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death is nearing an end. Here's a review of key evidence presented by both sides.

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63 h. ago Fernandes Anderson officially resigns from Boston City Council

The embattled council member will leave office on July 4. She pleaded guilty to fraud and theft charges earlier this year. The post Fernandes Anderson officially resigns from Boston City Council appeared first on Boston.com.

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64 h. ago JetBlue flight rolls into grass after landing at Boston's Logan airport

A JetBlue flight rolled into a grass area off the runway after landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday, officials said.

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4 d. ago Final call: Apply to host a Side Event at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 today

Hosting a Side Event around TechCrunch All Stage 2025 in Boston? Today is your last chance to get on the official calendar — and it’s not just for the day of our All Stage event on July 15. You can book a time during our full All Stage Week, from July 13 to 19, by […]

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6 d. ago Renovated office building near Old State House hits the market, could be used for apartments

Mayor Michelle Wu aims to bring 1,000 new housing units to Boston by 2026. The post Renovated office building near Old State House hits the market, could be used for apartments appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Final call: Only 2 exhibitor tables left — book before the clock strikes zero

This is it. Only two tables remain to exhibit at TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston — and the booking window officially closes today at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you’ve been waiting to make your move, now’s the time to book your table. Why your startup should be in the room This founder-focused […]

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9 d. ago Defense official said cutting Harvard grant could cause ‘grave and immediate harm to national security,’ court docs show

The DoD official said Harvard “is currently the top performing team” researching emerging biological threats. “Inadequate knowledge of the biological threat landscape poses grave and immediate harm to national security.” The post Defense official said cutting Harvard grant could cause ‘grave and immediate harm to national security,’ court docs show appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police officer after chaotic ICE arrest

Etel Haxhiaj is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a police officer and interfering with a police officer. Body camera footage released by the city does not appear to show the councilor striking an officer. The post Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police officer after chaotic ICE arrest appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Developers reveal plans for new office building overlooking Fenway’s Green Monster

The building is slated to rise on Lansdowne Street between Cask N’ Flagon and the House of Blues. The post Developers reveal plans for new office building overlooking Fenway’s Green Monster appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Kelly Dever denies seeing key figures near Karen Read’s vehicle in 'disaster' testimony: expert

A Boston police officer's testimony in Karen Read's trial raises questions of coercion, as the defense seeks to undermine the investigation into John O'Keefe's death.

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1 week ago 2 victims in Dorchester shooting pronounced dead, police say

The two victims were found with gunshot wounds after Boston police officers responded shortly before 10 p.m. May 24. The post 2 victims in Dorchester shooting pronounced dead, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Former MBTA Transit Police sergeant found guilty of helping officer who assaulted man file false arrest report

The former sergeant, who was in charge of the officer, helped him draft a false arrest report after the officer assaulted a man at Ashmont Station. The post Former MBTA Transit Police sergeant found guilty of helping officer who assaulted man file false arrest report appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Mother of slain Boston police officer sends wordless message to Karen Read in courtroom showdown

In Karen Read's retrial, family tensions rise as John O'Keefe's mother and Read's father show differing courtroom demeanors, impacting public perception.

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2 w. ago Maine’s first official comfort dog, Baxter, found dead in state vehicle

Inspectors are examining whether a mechanical issue caused the car to stop unexpectedly, which subsequently led to the air conditioning shutting off. The post Maine’s first official comfort dog, Baxter, found dead in state vehicle appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Who to watch as Karen Read's defense steps up to plate – and it's not slugger Alan Jackson

Karen Read's defense team challenges murder allegations in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, as the prosecution rests its case with key testimony.

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2 w. ago Crews battle fire on roof of downtown Boston office building

"If it was a windy day, who knows, this thing could have extended down the street." One firefighter was taken to the hospital, the department said. The post Crews battle fire on roof of downtown Boston office building appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Washington state church completes affordable housing conversion

Washington state church completes affordable housing conversion  housingwire.com

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2 w. ago Police identify man who they say assaulted officers near MGH

Elvis Haughton allegedly assaulted police officers working a construction detail Tuesday morning. The post Police identify man who they say assaulted officers near MGH appeared first on Boston.com.

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