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Massachusetts March 27, 2024

Suspect shoots robotic police dog in Massachusetts standoff; manufacturer says it's a first

A robotic police dog disabled by a March 6 shooting is credited with helping avert a deadly confrontation during a Barnstable, Massachusetts standoff.

Massachusetts March 27, 2024

Former heads of Massachusetts veterans home where 76 died in COVID pandemic avoid jail time

Two former officials of a veterans home in Massachusetts, where a severe COVID-19 outbreak resulted in at least 76 deaths, have settled their criminal case.

Massachusetts March 25, 2024

Families in Massachusetts overflow shelters will have to document efforts to find a path out

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced that families in overflow shelter sites will soon be required each month to document their path toward independence, such as looking for a job or housing.

US March 25, 2024

FDA proposes ban on electrical shock devices used to stop aggressive behavior for the second time

The FDA has proposed banning electrical stimulation devices used to reduce or stop self-injurious or aggressive behavior due to the risk of injury they pose.

Massachusetts March 21, 2024

Massachusetts Senate passes bill criminalizing 'revenge porn'

A Massachusetts bill criminalizing the nonconsensual dissemination of intimate images and videos has been approved by the state Senate.

Massachusetts March 20, 2024

IRS agent accused of filing false tax returns for three years: DOJ

An IRS agent living in Massachusetts and with advanced knowledge of auditing techniques allegedly filed false tax returns from 2017 to 2019.

Massachusetts March 20, 2024

Jordan opens House probe into how Haitian migrant charged with raping girl at Massachusetts shelter came to US

Reps. Jim Jordan and Tom McClintock, R-Calif., launched a House Judiciary probe into how Cory Alvarez entered the U.S. and who sponsored the Haitian.

Illegal Immigrants March 20, 2024

Illegal migrant from Brazil apprehended in MA, wanted in home country for escaping prison, violent crime: ICE

Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston arrested an illegal migrant who is wanted in Brazil for failing to complete a 19-year prison sentence.

Massachusetts March 19, 2024

Massachusetts Gov Healey's 'things will happen' comment on migrant rape case spills into NH gov race

New Hampshire candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte called on her Democrat opponent to "denounce" Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey's comments about a child rape case.

World War Two March 17, 2024

FBI returns 22 artifacts looted after Battle of Okinawa to Japan following Massachusetts family's discovery

The FBI says it has returned 22 artifacts to Japan after a Massachusetts family found them in the personal effects of their World War II veteran father.

LIFESTYLE March 17, 2024

On this day in history, March 17, 1776, British troops flee Boston after dramatic 11-month siege by militia

Nearly 10,000 British troops with loyalists in tow fled Boston in disgrace on this day in history, March 17, 1776. It is celebrated as Evacuation Day in Boston, Massachusetts.