A Brown University student survived being shot in high school. Then came the active shooter alerts
When Brown University junior Mia Tretta’s phone began buzzing with an emergency alert during finals week, she tried to convince herself it c...
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Man facing murder charge in connection with woman’s death in Quincy
Authorities are investigating an incident at an apartment complex in Quincy late Saturday night that left a woman dead and a man seriously i...
Snow tonight into Sunday
A weak coastal storm will pass through the area overnight tonight into Sunday morning, with light snow expected. Mostly locations can expec...
Providence PD: Multiple shot in area of Brown University
Providence Police confirmed multiple people shot in the area of Brown University Saturday afternoon. “This is an active investigation,” pol...
Suspect in custody in active shooter situation at Brown University in Providence
One person was reported in custody after police responded to reports of an active shooter on the Brown University campus Saturday afternoon....
Snow chances this weekend, another bitter blast Monday
We’ve got more snow ahead this weekend! This time, it’s not the usual suspects. First, Saturday will start off in the upper teens and low 2...
Police seeking driver that intentionally ran over, killed seagulls with car in Tewksbury
Tewksbury police are asking for the public’s help in finding a driver of a dark-colored SUV that they say intentionally ran over and killed ...
Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore , who was abruptly fired this week as the University of Michigan football coach, was charged Frida...
Matthews Arena to close after 100-plus years of hockey, hoops and even the Sultan of Swat
BOSTON (AP) — Older than Fenway Park, older than both Boston Gardens, older than the Bruins and Celtics and the NBA and NHL, too. Matthews ...
Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Washington was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowi...
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agr...
Suspect arrested after stabbing near Boston Medical Center
Police are investigating a stabbing that happened on Harrison Avenue overnight near Boston Medical Center, 7NEWS was told the victim walked...
Red Sox trade Vaughn Grissom to Los Angeles Angels, acquire OF Isaiah Jackson
The Boston Red Sox have traded infielder Vaughn Grissom to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson, th...
Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the practice on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the deal ...
‘Make Travel Family Friendly Again’ campaign announced
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the “Make Travel Family Friendly Again” campaign on Tuesday. Duffy said $1B in funding will g...
Trump’s former lawyer Alina Habba resigning as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey
President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, said Monday she is resigning as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey,...
Salvation Army’s annual ‘Christmas Castle Distribution’ kicks off in Dorchester
It’s been a tough few months for Mabel and her two kids at home. “It’s difficult because I have one year of not working,” Mabel said. She’...
Man set to be arraigned after allegedly pushing woman onto tracks at North Station
A homeless man is set to be arraigned on criminal charges after police say he shoved an elderly woman onto the tracks at North Station on Th...
Person hit by car in Sandwich
Police responded to a home in Sandwich on Sunday after a person was hit by a car. Officers were called to Service Road on Route 6. No addi...
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan ...
FIFA announces 2026 World Cup schedule for Gillette Stadium
The wait is over, and we now know many of the teams that will be playing their matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro during the 2026 World ...
Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida ordered released
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday gave the Justice Department permission to release transcripts of a grand jury investigation i...
Suspect in DC pipe bomb case said to have confessed in interviews with investigators, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of planting a pair of pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national part...
15th annual ‘Trees for Soldiers’ event held at Fort Devens
Volunteers at Fort Devens are handing out some holiday cheer. They’re giving away Christmas trees as part of the annual “Trees for Soldiers”...
Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy admiral told lawmakers Thursday that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but gra...
7NEWS SOURCES: Woman pushed onto tracks at North Station, police searching for suspect
A 61-year-old woman was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) after being pushed onto the tracks at North Station, according to 7NEW...
Connecticut man arrested in connection to street takeover on Massachusetts Avenue
A Connecticut man was arrested following an investigation of a street takeover that happened in October. David Antonio Moran, also known as...
Doctor to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry ketamine before ‘Friends’ star’s overdose death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the “Friends” star’s overdose dea...
Washington state man accused of threatening to murder MA minor
A man from Washington state was arrested and is charged with allegedly threatening to murder a Massachusetts minor, child sexual abuse mater...
‘Calling me a bear whisperer and stuff’: Lineman in Arizona helps bear get down from power pole
It was a bold scene on top of a power line pole in Arizona as a lineman squared off with a bear high off the ground. The bear was clinging ...
Ayanna Pressley to run for re-election in U.S. House of Representatives
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley will run for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, she announced on Tuesday. “It is the honor of ...
Supreme Court likely to rule in favor of abortion opponents in challenge to state investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely on Tuesday to side with a faith-based pregnancy center challenging an investigation into w...
MassDOT speaks on preparations for first snow of season
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) spoke to 7NEWS about the preparations they’ve taken for keeping the roads safe ahea...
Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed some of ...
Bill Belichick’s 1st season at North Carolina ends in a rivalry loss at NC State — and just 4 wins
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Bill Belichick stood at the microphone in a crowded room of reporters. North Carolina’s season had just ended with a lo...
No immediate arrests after 3 children, 1 adult killed in shooting at child’s birthday party
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in California appealed to the public for tips, even rumors, as they searched Sunday for a suspect in the...
Winter storm to bring up to 7 inches of snow to parts of Mass.
The first major winter storm of the season is expected to bring up to 7 inches of snow to parts of Massachusetts. Monday will be chilly and...
Customers head out to support local shops on Small Business Saturday
Black Friday deals may have had people door-busting on Friday but area residents were shopping small Saturday in honor of Small Business Sat...
7 teens arrested after officers chase stolen vehicles through several Mass. communities
Seven teens are facing criminal charges after officers were led on early morning chases involving stolen vehicles through several Massachuse...
Mass. Environmental Trust launches whale license plate auction to support right whale conservation
The Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) announced the upcoming auction of low-number right whale license plates as part of its Marine Ma...
Severe weather across US, threat of airport crowds disrupt Thanksgiving return travel
As snowstorms and Arctic air move across the United States, and Sunday and Monday threaten to bring historic numbers of people to the airpor...