Sharks December 3 Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season.
Drug and Substance Abuse December 3 Elderly Texas woman learns fate for distributing 150,000 doses of fentanyl through the mail Federal agents caught an elderly nurse running a massive fentanyl ring, packaging deadly pills in her home after financial struggles during COVID-19.
Trials December 3 Brian Walshe jurors shown bloody tools and chopped up rug prosecutors allege are linked to wife Ana's murder Brian Walshe murder trial continues with damning testimony about how his statements to police did not line up with what he knew about his wife's whereabouts.
Media December 3 Boston suburb triples cash payments in expanded guaranteed income program A Boston suburb approved $750 monthly payments for residents in an expanded guaranteed income program, up from previous $250 checks to housing authority tenants.
Massachusetts December 2 Squad member Ayanna Pressley announces decision on challenging Ed Markey in primary Massachusetts "Squad" member Rep. Ayanna Pressley decides against Senate bid, avoiding progressive matchup with Sen. Ed Markey in Democratic primary race.
Trials December 2 Trooper testifies that Brian Walshe ran days of searches on dismemberment, DNA cleanup Brian Walshe murder trial continues in Massachusetts with digital expert testimony on Google searches about disposing remains and affair details.
True Crime December 1 Brian Walshe defense says he found wife dead in bed, denies uncovering affair as murder trial begins Brian Walshe pleads guilty to misleading police but still faces murder charges in wife's disappearance case involving alleged dismemberment plot.
Massachusetts November 30 Massachusetts man accused of beating parents and setting home on fire, leaving them to die A Massachusetts man was arrested for allegedly beating his parents, setting their house on fire and leaving them to die in the burning structure.
Homicide November 20 New England serial killer accused of new murders as authorities uncover decade-long crime spree: DA Authorities said Kevin Lino, 38, has been identified as a Massachusetts serial killer allegedly linked to four murders of homeless men between 2010 and 2014.
Jeffrey Epstein November 19 Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties Larry Summers leaves Harvard teaching role and center directorship as university launches investigation into his communications with convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein.
Karen Read November 19 Karen Read, the 'McAlberts' and more expected to testify under oath in new civil lawsuit Karen Read filed a lawsuit alleging a conspiracy by law enforcement officials to frame her for her boyfriend's death after her acquittal on murder charges.