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‘We’re going to be fine’: Minogue says no need for lieutenant governor if he’s elected

New video shows the rollover crash that landed Shawn Oliver, the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, in court on a number of criminal...

Patriots place Romeo Doubs on injured reserve with a shoulder injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The same day the New England Patriots got one of their top wide receivers back, they lost another one for at...

Road rage incident leads to stabbing in Newton

One person was hurt in a stabbing in Newton Monday afternoon that police said was the result of a road rage incident. Newton police responded...

Paris police issue overnight curfew in 2 areas of French capital to try to prevent further disorder

PARIS (AP) — Paris police issued an overnight curfew on Monday in two areas of the French capital, after a weekend marred by France’s worst rioting...

Bringing more beavers to watersheds is a powerful drought-fighting tool, experts say

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. (AP) — On Jackson Ramsay’s family ranch late in the summer, there were few signs it had just weathered the worst-ever winter snowpack and record-setting...

AI stocks lead a rebound on Wall Street as European markets drop following protests

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry bounced back on Wall Street Monday and recovered some of their steep losses from last week, but the rest of...

Patriots confident in depth as injuries continue to pile up ahead of Thursday game against Bears

It’s a quick turnaround for the Patriots, who are playing Thursday night on the road against the Chicago Bears. The Patriots are battling a slew...

Car barrels through parking lot, crashes into window of home in Jamaica Plain

Police responded after a car crashed into a building in Jamaica Plain on Monday afternoon. Boston police responded to the building on Glen Road for...

Crews respond after car crashes into building in Jamaica Plain

Police responded after a car crashed into a building in Jamaica Plain on Monday afternoon. Boston police responded to the building on Glen Road for...

Crews respond after car crashes into building in Jamaica Plain

Police responded after a car crashed into a building in Jamaica Plain on Monday afternoon. The crash took place on Glen Road. This is a...

Quiet but breezy this week

Happy Monday! It was a bright and fall-like day today. We’ll continue to have similar days ahead this week with a few more clouds for...

‘I’ve expressed my disappointment,’ Minogue speaks out after running mate’s OUI arrest

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Minogue said he’ll continue campaigning without a Lieutenant Governor after his running mate’s drunk-driving arrest over the weekend. Shawn Oliver dropped...

Dana-Farber breaks ground for Lavine Bekenstein Cancer Hospital

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute broke ground Monday on the Lavine Bekenstein Cancer Hospital. Leaders from across the state came to the ceremony as construction began on...

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a...

Trump signs an order aimed at boosting women’s health research, a plan backed by the first lady

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women’s health, a move pushed by his wife,...

Shawn Oliver suspends Lt. Governor campaign after OUI arrest

The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts dropped out of the race on Sunday hours after he was arrested in a suspected drunk driving crash in...

Minogue running mate appears in court after OUI arrest

The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts dropped out of the race on Sunday hours after he was arrested in a suspected drunk driving crash over...

Lt. Gov. Driscoll responds to OUI arrest of her former opponent in Nov. election

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll responded to the recent drunk driving arrest of Shawn Oliver, her former opponent in next month’s election. “As we move forward...

Finalists audition for Voice of Logan on Monday

Over 5,200 people auditioned to be the Voice of Logan. On Monday, that was narrowed down to eight finalists. Among the contestants is a third-grade...

Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting noncitizen voters

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal authorities have arrested more than two dozen foreign nationals Monday in California, who authorities said have illegally registered and voted...

Donnie Wahlberg shares video after plane hits fence, doesn’t take off in Las Vegas

Boston native and actor Donnie Wahlberg shared a video after a close call at a Las Vegas Airport on Sunday. The New Kids on the...

Truck overturns in Kansas City, killing dozens of cows and causing dozens more to roam streets

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in...

MSP trooper injured, struck by car, police looking for driver

A state police trooper was injured when he was struck by a car Sunday night in Lowell. According to officials, the trooper stopped a driver...

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Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is ‘no accident’

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparently deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony...

Text messages show Farwell, Birchmore argued in months leading up to her death

Day five of testimony in the Matthew Farwell murder trial saw an FBI special agent who investigated the former Stoughton police officer take the stand,...

FBI agent: Text messages show show Farwell, Birchmore argued in months leading up to her death

Day five of testimony in the Matthew Farwell murder trial saw an FBI special agent who investigated the former Stoughton police officer take the stand,...

FBI agent: Text messages show Farwell took Birchmore’s virginity when she was 15

Day five of testimony in the Matthew Farwell trial begins Monday. The former Stoughton police officer is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore and her unborn...

Wu to deliver annual State of the Schools address

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will deliver her annual ‘State of the Schools’ speech Monday. She said she will lay out priorities for Boston Public Schools...

Hopkinton man in court accused of attempting to drown Milford man

A Hopkinton man accused of assaulting and attempting to drown a Milford man is expected in court Monday. Police say 51-year-old Steven Dana tried to...

Chilly Breeze Develops

Crisp, Fall air is entrenched across much of the eastern U.S. as a classic feel of mid to late October is in the air, and...

Attleboro officers assaulted by man arrested for allegedly vandalizing middle school

A 25-year-old man is due in court Monday after allegedly assaulting three officers in Attleboro. Police said the man was arrested for breaking into and...

2 BPD officers injured stopping a suspected thief

Two Boston police officers were injured while trying to stop a suspected thief on Sunday. Police said the officers were taken to the hospital and...

Slow zones on Orange Line eliminated, increasing train speed to 55 mph

Many Orange Line riders should notice a faster commute beginning Monday morning. Slow zones have been eliminated, meaning trains can travel up to their intended...

Pedestrian struck, critically injured in Quincy

A woman was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Quincy late Saturday night, officials said. Officers responding...

A.J. Brown struggles in his return for Patriots after missing 4 games with a high ankle sprain

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It was anything but smooth for A.J. Brown in his return to the New England Patriots on Sunday. The prized offseason...

Fire at Canada military base kills 4, at least 39 hospitalized including 19 critical

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people injured, including 19 critically, when a fast-moving fire overtook soldiers conducting live-fire...

Question 5 would tighten the state’s existing tax revenue cap

A “yes” vote on Question 5 could put more money back in Massachusetts taxpayers’ pockets, but opponents warn it would come with a cost. In...

MBTA considering trained falcons to scare pigeons away from T stations

The MBTA Is considering bringing in trained falcons and hawks to scare pigeons away from MBTA stations across the city. Pigeons, seagulls, and other birds...

Political experts say lieutenant governor candidate’s DUI arrest will throw curveball in race

Lieutenant governor candidate Shawn Oliver’s decision to suspend his campaign following his arrest in connection with a suspected drunken driving crash in New Bedford means...

Despite suspension of campaign, Oliver’s name will appear on election ballot

Lieutenant governor candidate Shawn Oliver’s decision to suspend his campaign following his arrest in connection with a suspected drunken driving crash in New Bedford means...

Fall-like feel Monday

Happy Sunday! Wow! It was a cold one this morning with lows down to the 20s and 30s. It’ll be another cold night tonight, with...

Drake Maye’s 3 TD passes help Patriots stave off late push by Jets in 26-19 win

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, New England overcame losing three offensive linemen and Charles Woods came up with Geno Smith’s...

Minogue running mate on GOP ticket suspends campaign after OUI arrest

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts dropped out of the race on Sunday hours after he was arrested...

Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after alleged DUI crash

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts dropped out of the race on Sunday hours after he was arrested...

Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after arrest in car crash

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts dropped out of the race on Sunday hours after he was arrested...

Minogue calls on Shawn Oliver, GOP candidate for lieutenant governor, to suspend campaign after DUI crash

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue is calling on lieutenant governor candidate Shawn Oliver to suspend his campaign immediately following his arrest for allegedly operating a...

Bruins beat the Kings 4-1 for their 5th straight victory

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marat Khusnutdinov scored in the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Saturday night for...

Wicked chilly start to Sunday!

A wicked chilly, if not downright cold start to the morning! We’re waking up in the 20s and 30s, when the average low for this...

Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military base

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Canada’s defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that...

Best Buddies Friendship Walk supports those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Hundreds of walkers took to the street in Charlestown on Saturday to support those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 7NEWS is a proud partner with...

Question 4 would allow same-day voter registration

Election Day is fast approaching, but Massachusetts voters face a deadline well before they head to the polls: the last day to register to vote....

2 killed, multiple injured after vehicle drives onto field during soccer game at Wichita sports complex

(CNN) — A 6-year-old boy and 35-year-old man were killed and 11 others were injured when a vehicle drove onto a field during a youth...

Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday days after lung cancer surgery, as his surgeon said there are “no...

As an Oregon community mourns 4 killed in school shooting, 2 wounded survivors remain hospitalized

BEND, Oregon (AP) — A special-needs teacher and student wounded in a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school remained hospitalized Saturday. But friends said...

Cold morning, better afternoon Sunday with sunny skies

Happy Saturday! Wow it’s chilly! And it’s been about 20 degrees colder than Friday. The wind wasn’t exactly making it feel any warmer, either. Temperatures...

Patriots activate wide receiver AJ Brown to 53-man roster ahead of game against the Jets

The New England Patriots announced Saturday that star wide receiver A.J. Brown has been activated to the 53-man roster. Brown was placed on injured reserve...

Elias Lindholm’s big 3rd period sparks streaking Bruins’ comeback for 4-2 win over Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Elias Lindholm assisted on the tying goal and scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, leading the Boston Bruins past...

Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in Sharon

Police are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash in Sharon. The driver, whose name has not been released, was ejected from a vehicle after hitting a...

Investigation underway after 80-year-old woman fatally struck by vehicle in Maynard

Police are investigating after an 80-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Maynard on Friday evening, officials said. Officers responding to a report...

Wicked windy & chilly start to the weekend!

Good morning! After rounds of rain yesterday, we’re watching the last of the showers depart southeastern Massachusetts this morning. Break out the umbrella (or rain...

Shooting in Hyde Park leaves 2 hospitalized, 1 with life-threatening injuries

Boston police are investigating a shooting in Hyde Park early Saturday morning that left two female victims hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries, officials said. Officers...

Multiple Southern California homes are ablaze in a fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot, windy weather

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A fast-moving fire burned multiple homes in Southern California as hot, windy weather gripped the region Friday, prompting evacuations and power...

Hundreds wait in line to meet Ann Michael Maye at Market Basket meet-and-greet in North Andover

A long line of fans waited for the chance to meet Ann Michael Maye, wife of Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye, at her meet-and-greet at Market...

Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death

ATLANTA (AP) — Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from...

Day-by-day recap of testimony in the Matthew Farwell trial

Embattled Stoughton Police Chief testifies in Matthew Farwell trial – 10/15/2026 Massachusetts State Police trooper who investigated the case testifies in Matthew Farwell murder trial...

Another round of rain before a big chill!

It’s no secret – it’s been a gray day, and a soggy one for many as well. We’re not done with the rain either, as...

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

CHICAGO (AP) — Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself in the air, among other engineering bells and whistles. But...

Governor praises local who ‘heroically’ helped end the mass shooting at an Oregon elementary school

BEND, Ore. (AP) — Officials are lauding the actions of a local who they say chased down and shot a teenage gunman who killed three...

Trump casts doubt on press secretary Zacharia’s future

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that his new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, might not stay on the job much longer. “I...

Suspicious letters found at two political offices in Massachusetts

A suspicious letter filled with an unknown white, powdery substance was sent to the Salem office of Congressman Seth Moulton, and another was sent to...

Suspicious mail received by Seth Moulton and William Galvin’s offices

Suspicious mail was sent to the offices of Secretary William Galvin and Congressman Seth Moulton on Friday. According to Secretary Galvin’s office, the mail was...

Rainy regatta: Head Of The Charles Regatta kicks off with wet weather

The Head of the Charles is back, bringing thousands of rowers to the Charles River for one of Boston’s biggest fall traditions. But this year’s...

FBI forensic expert testifies about Farwell and Birchmore’s internet searches, texts in murder trial

Friday marked the fourth day of testimony in the Matthew Farwell murder trial, and prosecutors called an FBI forensic expert to testify about electronic evidence...

FBI forensic examiner discusses texts on Matthew Farwell, Sandra Birchmore’s phones during testimony

Testimony resumed on the fourth day of the Matthew Farwell trial on Friday. Prosecutors allege Farwell killed Sandra Birchmore, 23, and her unborn baby to...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the...

From March Madness miracles to a season opener in Rome: The story of Catholic college hoops

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dons. The Hoyas. The Zags. Rollie Massimino and his cigars. Lou Carnesecca and his outlandish sweaters. Sister Jean — a devoted fan...

Fight over evidence in Alex Murdaugh retrial turns to DNA and missing murder weapons

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors and lawyers for Alex Murdaugh returned to court on Friday amid escalating disputes over evidence for his retrial next year...

China moves to curb tech exports, including AI, citing national security risks

HONG KONG (AP) — China on Friday said it plans to restrict or ban exports of 40 technologies that span artificial intelligence, chips and solar...

Trump wants the midterms to be all about himself. Judging by the ads, Democrats are happy to oblige

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump says he wants voters to pretend that he’s on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections. His rivals...

Former Braintree detective in court on charges he misused Flock data

A former Braintree police detective will be in court Friday on charges he used Flock cameras to harass his ex-girlfriend. Court documents allege he put...

Healey, Minogue clash in final debate before election

Fiery exchanges sparked between Governor Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue in their second and final debate before next month’s election. One heated topic:...

Pope’s doctors say tests confirm continued improvement in his condition after cancer surgery

ROME (AP) — Tests have confirmed the “continued improvement” in Pope Leo XIV’s condition following lung cancer surgery, doctors said Friday, and the Vatican said...

Vatican considers Sunday prayer appearance as Pope Leo recovers from lung surgery

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung surgery has progressed so normally that the Vatican on Friday stopped providing morning updates confirming he...

New Red Line cars blocked at US border

New REd LIne cars for the MBTA have been blocked at hte U.S. border and delayed by customs. The MBTA said it will not receive...

Showers to Storms to a Chill

We kick off this Friday morning with spotty light showers early, only to see some heavier showers zip through mid to late morning (8am-10am). A...

Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say

BEND, Ore. (AP) — A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought...

Teen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot by a witness

A 16-year-old shot his way through locked doors to get into an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher....

Mass Appeal: Cityside Pumpkin Patch in Boston’s Seaport

Fall fun isn’t just for the farm, it’s taking root in the city, too! 7’s Polikseni Manxhari takes us to Boston where a trendy new...

Woman shot in Dorchester, police investigating

A woman was shot in Dorchester Thursday night, according to Boston police. Police responded to Washington Street for a report of a person shot at...

Police investigating after woman shot in Dorchester

A woman was shot in Dorchester Thursday night, according to Boston police. Police responded to Washington Street for a report of a person shot at...

More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Georgia amusement park

ATLANTA (AP) — A growing number of amusement parks have shut down roller coasters as police and state regulators investigate what caused a man to...

3 children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say

BEND, Ore. (AP) — A 16-year-old shooter opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher and...

Police say at least 2 hospitalized after shooting at elementary school in Oregon, and the shooter is dead

BEND, Ore. (AP) — At least two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is...

Wall Street muscles higher despite more swings for AI stocks

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes muscled higher Thursday, led by companies delivering bigger profits. They pulled closer to their records even as stocks...

New statewide fire safety requirements approved in response to deadly Gabriel House fire

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced Thursday the approval of new statewide fire safety requirements in the wake of the deadly Gabriel House fire in Fall...

Team of 8 women rowers in their 80s ready to make history at the Charles Regatta

Eight women with decades of life experience between them are showing up to make history on the Charles River. Rowers from Marin County, California, are...

Salem, NH considers eliminating recycling program to cut costs

Town leaders in Salem, New Hampshire are considering moving forward with plans to eliminate their recycling program in an effort to control costs. The proposal...

Incident in Allston involving commuter rail train under investigation

Police are investigating an incident in Allston involving an MBTA Commuter Rail train Monday night. Investigators said a bucket truck tipped over at the scene....