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John Forté, Grammy-nominated musician, found dead in Martha's Vineyard home at age 50
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (207+ words) Updated on: January 14, 2026 / 5:57 AM EST / AP John Fort, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among others, has died at age 50. He was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Chilmark,…...
Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for January 14, 2026
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (18+ words) Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for January 14, 2026 Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for January 14, 2026...
Burton Ernie Talk Patriots Football - Episode Twenty
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (30+ words) Steve Burton, Ernie Adams and Christian Fauria discuss the New England Patriots and X and Os of each game during the upcoming season. Burton Ernie Talk Patriots Football - Episode Twenty...
Wednesday's Child: 10-year-old Miguel
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (20+ words) Miguel" is an energetic young boy with a big personality and a bright smile. Wednesday's Child: 10-year-old Miguel...
Daughters of slain Massachusetts Trooper George Hanna fight killer's parole, want law changed
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (419+ words) January 13, 2026 / 11:11 PM EST / CBS Boston It has been 42 years since State Trooper George Hanna was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop in Auburn, Massachusetts. The 36-year-old pulled over a vehicle in a parking lot and worked to get…...
Family of Mass. State Trooper murdered in 1983 fights killer's parole
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (33+ words) Jose Colon, who was found guilty of killing Trooper Hanna in 1983, is now eligible for parole. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports. Family of Mass. State Trooper murdered in 1983 fights killer's parole...
Patriots fans credit Mike Vrabel for team's success: "He's what we needed"
9+ hour, 32+ min ago (345+ words) Updated on: January 13, 2026 / 10:39 PM EST / CBS Boston One year ago, the New England Patriots introduced Mike Vrabel as the new head coach, and now he is leading the team into the second round of the playoffs. He is the 16th coach…...
New Hampshire law causes some towns to stop broadcasting school sports
13+ hour, 41+ min ago (44+ words) The New Hampshire Department of Education warned school districts that any audio or video recordings without written consent from parents is in violation of a recently passed law. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports. New Hampshire law causes some towns to stop…...
Record sighting: 33 critically endangered whales seen in Cape Cod Bay
22+ hour, 15+ min ago (354+ words) Updated on: January 13, 2026 / 12:31 PM EST / CBS Boston A gathering of critically endangered whales in Cape Cod Bay over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record. The Center for Coastal Studies says observers on a plane spotted 33 North…...
Martin Lawrence Sets The Record Straight About Those Alleged ‘Colorism’ Jokes On His Iconic Show
23+ hour, 30+ min ago (452+ words) Martin Lawrence is finally weighing on the chatter involving his popular past show and the alleged colorism-laced jokes that weew present in the series! Martin Lawrence, the titular star of the hit "90s comedy "Martin," is speaking out about his show…...