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86-year-old found dead in sweltering 99-degree room at assisted-living facility

The elderly woman ‘got confused easily,’ her son reportedly told police

The Independent UK · Oct 10

Lindsay Clancy jurors open up on ‘very arrogant’ hold-out that refused to acquit, ‘He admitted he had reasonable doubt’

Jurors reveal they came within a hair's breadth of acquittal, save for one holdout who wouldn't budge.

We Got This Covered · Sep 9

Lindsay Clancy trial update: Defense says mother is ‘scared’ as jury weighs verdict

Jurors continue deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing her mental state. The defense argues postpartum psychosis while prosecutors claim deliberate actions occurred. Clancy faces charges for killing her three young children in their Duxbury home. The jury can decide between murder, manslaughter, or lack of criminal responsibility. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Meet Parker the snowman: The frosty 20-foot giant delighting one small town

Massachusetts couple changes the snowman’s light batteries every other week to keep him glowing for fans - especially their one-year-old daughter

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Two skiers stuck in waist-deep snow and only 2% left on their cellphone battery are rescued

Rescue officials trudged through deep snow and dense trees to rescue the two skiers

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Passenger fumes at ‘absolutely ridiculous’ decision to turn JetBlue flight around because of ‘disruptive’ man: ‘He was sober’

A witness seated near the so-called ‘disruptive’ JetBlue passenger said the flight attendant overreacted when the man simply asked to change seats

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Victims are identified in deadly Massachusetts fire that killed nine residents

At least 30 people, including five firefighters, were injured in Sunday night’s deadly blaze

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

Gotta catch ‘em all: Search for thief who stole over $100k worth of rare Pokémon cards in overnight raid

Police in New Bedford, Massachusetts, responded Tuesday following reports of the break-in at 1st Edition Collectibles in the early hours of the morning

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

More than $113,000 of rare Pokémon cards stolen in Massachusetts break-in

Owners of 1st Edition Collectibles in New Bedford say suspect broke in to courtyard and smashed window in door

The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2025

Sanitation workers remain on strike with mounds of trash piling up in several cities

Sanitation workers on strike across Philadelphia and greater Boston area

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025