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Boston Celtics and NBA Legend Bill Russell Dies at 88
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who won 11 championships in 13 seasons with the team, has died, his family announced Sunday. He was 88. Russell was also known as a pioneer in the fight for civil rights, marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and speaking out about his treatment as a Black player in a city — and country...
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Former Child Actor From ‘Jaws' Named Police Chief on Martha's Vineyard
Jonathan Searle has served as a police officer on Martha’s Vineyard since 1986.
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Student Threw Boiling Ramen Water on Teacher, Badly Burning Her After Dispute
A 14-year-old student at a school in Boston is accused of throwing boiling hot water on one of his teachers earlier this month. The incident, which occurred at McKinley Middle School on St. Mary’s Street in Allston on May 5, resulted in the teacher bringing herself to the hospital, according to a Boston police report, after the school’s principal...
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Construction Worker Killed After Partial Collapse of Parking Garage, Crane in Boston
A worker has died after the partial collapse of a crane and parking garage under construction at Government Center on Saturday evening, authorities said. The collapse occurred at 1 Congress St. around 5:40 p.m., officials said. Police said a man who was operating a crane was killed when his crane came down approximately nine stories with a large amount of…
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After Reports of Tom Brady's Retirement, His Camp Says Not So Fast
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated throughout the day as the story developed. Read the latest story here It looked like seven Super Bowl titles would be the end of the line for Tom Brady. Saturday morning, ESPN began reporting that the legendary quarterback would be retiring from football after a more than two decade career. The NFL began...
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Man Who Faked 2020 Death to Avoid Criminal Charges Found in Scotland Hospital With COVID, Officials Say
A Rhode Island man reported dead two years ago as he faced criminal charges in multiple states, including for sex assault and fraud, has been found alive
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Mother Gorilla Forms Kinship With Baby Boy at Mass. Zoo
It appears mothers of all species have the same loving instincts for their children.
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Tom Brady Deal With Tampa Bay Officially Done
Tom Brady’s 21st NFL season will officially take place outside of New England. The 42-year-old quarterback signed his contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, bringing an end to his career with the Patriots. It’s a two-year pact between Brady and the Bucs, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, which guarantees Brady $50 million and the chance to earn another...
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Tom Brady Announces on Instagram He's Leaving Patriots
He’s gone. The Patriots have a GOAT-sized void on their roster at quarterback following the reported departure of Tom Brady, who announced on social media on Tuesday morning “my football journey will take place elsewhere.” Hours later, the NFL tweeted that Brady had agreed in principle to a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Free agency officially opens on...
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Juul Bought Ads on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Youth Websites, Mass. AG Says
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Wednesday that her office is suing e-cigarette manufacturer Juul “for its role in profiting off young people and creating a new generation of nicotine addiction.” Flanked by student anti-vaping activists, Healey said an investigation conducted by her office found that Juul specifically targeted teens, purchasing ads on youth focused websites and television stations like…
