Patriots postgame: Defense struggles in loss to Bears
MassLive’s Karen Guregian joined Lauren Campbell to break down the Patriots' loss to the Bears on Thursday night.
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Israeli expats spend thousands to return to Israel to vote in pivotal election
Eitan Berechman, a 22-year-old college student from Newton, is determined to make a statement with his vote this year. The stakes are as high as they have ever been, Berechman said, and he cannot sit out this election.
Patriots lose, but comported themselves well in loss to Bears, and other observations
Despite their mistakes, they showed impressive fight against a quality team, battling back from an early deficit to give the Bears a hard-fought game.
Head of Suffield Academy in Connecticut on leave amid IRS investigation, school email says
Charlie Cahn has ben head of school at Suffield Academy since July 2004.
Elyas Buor, Ashton Chambers lift Springfield International football past Frontier
The running back duo totaled 366 yards on the ground and five touchdowns in the Bulldogs heavyweight win over the Redhawks.
Powerful earthquake in China’s Tibet region collapses hundreds of homes and kills at least 16 people
Search and rescue efforts continued following the collapse of at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials.
10 takeaways from Patriots’ 30-24 loss to Bears
New England’s defense labored all night against the Bears, who finished with 405 total yards of offense.
Drake Maye has another strong game in losing effort
Assessing Drake Maye's performance in primetime loss to the Chicago Bears.
6 Patriots takeaways as Drake Maye’s efforts not enough in loss to Bears
Drake Maye threw for two touchdowns but was intercepted in the end zone as the Patriots' mistakes proved too much to overcome
HS Scoreboard: Click to see results from across the state on Oct. 22
Check out all the results from across the state on Thursday.
Blue Hill Ave. revamp spurs Boston City Council to summon MBTA chief
The debate over the future of Blue Hill Avenue in Boston keeps escalating, with city council this week taking the unusual step of formally summoning MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng over a controversial bus lane project.
Two troopers suspended in connection to rape at State Police barracks on Martha’s Vineyard
The man accused of rape said he was staying at the State Police barracks on Martha's Vineyard with a trooper friend.
David Pastrnak scores twice in Bruins' shutout win over Predators
The Boston Bruins enjoyed a faultless homecoming after a near-perfect road swing.
Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say
The state is still seeking the cell phones of the officers involved in both shootings and recordings of key interviews.
Inaugural Karen Holmes Ward Public Service Award, honoring retired WCVB journalist, given to Boston nonprofit
Rebuilding Together Boston, which works to preserve affordable housing, people to live independently and safely, and to stabilize neighborhoods, received the award, the organization announced Thursday.
Trump says he ‘heard something about’ Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski
The president notably didn’t defend Lewandowski, who was his first campaign manager in 2016.
WMass Girls Volleyball Roundup: Ariana Cestarys racks up milestone performance
Cestarys surpassed 750 career digs in the Bulls win on Thursday.
Southwick Rams boys soccer beats Mount Everett 3-0 to close regular season
The Southwick boys soccer team closed out its regular season in convincing fashion Tuesday night, controlling possession and consistently pressuring the Mount Everett Eagles in a 3-0 victory at Whalley Park.
Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk says he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s
Faulk revealed his diagnosis on the podcast “The Caring Neurologist” on Wednesday, telling the host, “I want to help as many people as I can.”
These city councilors want to publish a ‘Worst Landlords in Boston’ list
“Landlords will not want to be on that list,” Council President Liz Breadon said. “I feel it puts a little pressure on them to do better and improve their standard of care for their tenants.”
Springfield School Committee holds first town hall meeting
The Springfield School Committee hosted its first town hall-style meeting, offering parents, guardians, and students a direct opportunity to engage with committee members.
Mega Challah Bake brings women together in Springfield
Women from across western Massachusetts gathered Thursday night at the Jewish Community Center in Springfield for a hands-on baking experience focused on tradition, community and connection.
MGM Springfield hosts community trunk-or-treat
MGM Springfield teamed up with the city's American Medical Response team to host a community Trunk-or-Treat event ahead of Halloween.
Nadia Milleron hosts town hall after 22News congressional debate
Independent congressional candidate Nadia Milleron hosted a town hall-style meet-and-greet Thursday evening, less than a day after participating in a debate at 22News.
Beverly residents enjoy spooky wonderland ‘Halloween on the Hill’
With Halloween right around the corner, a local favorite experience is scaring up some fun in Beverly! Halloween on the Hill has transformed the city’s...
DiPietro has first career shutout, Pastrnak scores 2 as Bruins beat Predators 6-0
Charlie McAvoy had a career-high four assists for Boston, and Casey Mittelstadt, Elias Lindholm, JJ Peterka and Mark Kastelic also scored.
Pioneer Valley Federal Credit Union donates $2,000 to Rays of Hope
Pioneer Valley Federal Credit Union donated $2,000 to the Rays of Hope Walk & Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer and participated in this year’s event Oct. 17.
Michael DiPietro has first career shutout, David Pastrnak scores 2 as Bruins beat Predators 6-0
BOSTON (AP) — Michael DiPietro made 28 saves for his first career shutout, David Pastrnak had two goals and two assists, and the Boston Bruins...
Newton man convicted of sexually abusing 17-year-old on flight to Boston
A Newton man was convicted of abusive sexual contact after prosecutors said he repeatedly touched a 17-year-old girl while aboard a flight from Puerto Rico to Boston.
Easthampton gets more time to issue additional liquor licenses
Easthampton has been given more time to issue additional liquor licenses after Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation extending the deadline for licenses previously authorized under special legislation.
Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in “Top Gun,” a tough-but-fair sheriff...
19-year-old woman charged after ‘doing donuts’ at Nahant event venue
A 19-year-old woman has been charged and issued a summons in connection with the damage of a lawn at an event venue in Nahant early...
DHS watchdog refers its Corey Lewandowski investigation to DOJ for review
The Department of Homeland Security inspector general has referred its investigation of former “special government employee” Corey Lewandowski to the Justice Department , according to a person familiar with the investigation.
City Council subpoenas Phil Eng over Blue Hill Ave project
The MBTA says its general manager's absence from a community meeting was communicated in advance. One councilor says it wasn't.
’I played like a–:’ Mitchell Robinson wasn’t happy with his Celtics debut
"I mean, last game, we got demolished. As a big, you can’t let that happen."
Worcester couple exposed by NBC10 investigation plead guilty to rental fraud scheme
A husband and wife are admitting they committed a long list of criminal charges tied to a rental fraud scheme across Worcester County, which was first exposed by an NBC10 Boston investigation .
Worcester man charged after more than 3 kilograms of fentanyl found in apartment
A Worcester man has been arrested and charged with possessing more than 3 kilograms of fentanyl with the intent to distribute.
Bears 30, Patriots 24: Drake Maye’s three touchdowns not enough in loss to Chicago
Maye threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran in another, but Caleb Williams and Luther Burden gashed the Patriots' defense.
Unknown substance on plane leads to hazmat response at Logan
Authorities said no injuries were reported.
A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients’ tumors returning
WASHINGTON (AP) — A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is significantly reducing the chances that melanoma patients’ tumors come back, according to results of a major study...
Execution staff warned IV site might have ‘blown’ during Christa Pike’s execution attempt
Tennessee execution team members failed multiple times to establish working IV lines in Christa Pike’s arms before her attempted execution and warned that some of her veins...
Trump blasts 76ers star LeBron James as ‘disgrace’ for not standing still during national anthem
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to continue his warmups while the...
Supreme Court says New Hampshire student IDs can't be used to vote in November
In a win for Republicans, the Supreme Court said Thursday that student IDs cannot be used in New Hampshire for the midterm elections .
2 New Bedford police officers fired for misuing Flock cameras
Two New Bedford police officers were fired following internal investigations into their misuse of Flock Safety’s Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system, New Bedford Mayor...
Patriots-Bears recap: Too many mistakes for Pats in 30-24 loss
The New England Patriots’ three-game win streak was snapped in Chicago as they fell to the Bears on Thursday night, 30-24.
Facing pushback on data centers, tech giants are promising more money, fewer secrets
With host communities across the U.S. turning against their gargantuan data centers, America’s technology giants are promising to take fewer taxpayer handouts, keep fewer secrets or shower more money onto the communities willing to allow the server warehouses.
Boston City Council votes to subpoena MBTA GM Phil Eng over Blue Hill Avenue project
Boston City council voted on Wednesday to subpoena MBTA general manager Phil Eng to testify over the controversial $163 million Blue Hill Avenue redevelopment project.
On Point Live: The North Carolina factor
North Carolina voters will help decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Join Meghna Chakrabarti for a special -- and spicy -- conversation live from Greensboro, N.C.
AI takes the stage with BSO musicians in Tod Machover’s wild world premiere
MIT Media Lab composer Tod Machover’s “already and not yet” puts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in dialogue with a live AI system that responds to each musician's performance. Even players wary of AI say this one leaves the music in human hands.
Tom Skerritt, actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,' ‘Alien' and ‘Top Gun,' dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in “Top Gun,” a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV’s “Picket Fences” or the doomed captain of “Alien,” has died. He was 93.
Review: 'Nintendo Switch Sports Resort' is the best motion-controlled game on the Switch 2
“Wii Sports” is Nintendo’s best-selling game of all time. Two decades later, Nintendo is trying to strike gold again.
New Bedford fires two police officers over misuse of Flock cameras
Two police officers in New Bedford, Massachusetts, have been fired after internal investigations found they misused Flock license plate reader technology , the mayor’s office announced on Thursday.
The T plans to increase Red Line speeds between JFK and North Quincy
The transit agency will increase speeds from North Quincy to JFK to 50 miles an hour, MBTA General Manager and Interim Transportation Secretary Phil Eng said Thursday as he also touted higher top speeds on the Orange Line.
Clancy judge denies request for hearing on holdout juror
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial has denied a defense request to hold an evidentiary hearing on the one juror who did not agree with the others, resulting in a mistrial last month.
Make Iowa Purple Again? Democrats hope for midterm gains in Trump country
President Trump is in Iowa on Thursday, trying to shore up support for Republican candidates in tight races for Senate, governor and three House seats.
El-Sayed and Rogers clash on policy and loyalties at final Michigan Senate debate
The candidates are competing to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Gary Peters.