Crime December 15 Brian Walshe convicted of murdering wife after New Year's Day disappearance Jurors convicted Brian Walshe of murdering and dismembering his wife, Ana, in 2023 around New Year's Day. A sentencing date has been scheduled for Wednesday.
Media December 15 Massachusetts lawmakers push new rules that limit ability to challenge explicit library books, critics say Massachusetts Democrats led the advance of an anti-book ban bill despite conservative opposition, as library challenges remain elevated well above pre-2020 levels.
New York City December 13 Tourist changing baby stabbed multiple times in the back at iconic NYC Macy's during holiday shopping rush A tourist was stabbed multiple times in a bathroom at New York City's Macy's Herald Square while changing her baby. Police said a homeless woman was arrested and is facing charges.
VIDEO December 12 Criminal defense attorney on Brian Walshe trial: These are the 'actions of a guilty person' 91±¬ÁÏ contributor Joshua Ritter analyzes what jurors in Brian Walshe's murder trial are deliberating as the public awaits a verdict on ‘The Story.’
Massachusetts December 12 Christmas brawl erupts in wealthy Massachusetts enclave during holiday celebration Video footage captured a chaotic brawl during Nantucket’s Christmas Stroll last weekend as men clashed in the street. Police say no arrests were made.
Crime December 12 Brian Walshe jury deliberates as relative paints him as violent villain Brian Walshe allegedly stole over $500,000 from his late father's estate after destroying the will that disinherited him, court documents reveal.
Massachusetts December 11 Massachusetts man diagnosed with deadly lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops Health officials warn of a preventable but potentially fatal lung disease linked to quartz countertops. Massachusetts reported its first silicosis case involved a stone worker.
True Crime December 9 Ana Walshe's DNA found on hacksaw, hatchet, bloody rug, forensic scientist testifies in husband's trial Brian Walshe murder trial continues as prosecutors present evidence he killed wife Ana after learning of affair. Her DNA was found on alleged murder weapons, an expert said.
Media December 6 ICE acting director, Boston Archdiocese demand ‘ICE was here’ Nativity be removed from Massachusetts church The ICE acting director slams a Massachusetts church's controversial Nativity scene with an "ICE was here" sign, calling the pastor's actions abhorrent.
Religion December 5 Church sparks controversy with empty Nativity scene and ICE enforcement message: 'Politicizing Christmas' A Massachusetts Catholic church sparked controversy with a Nativity scene featuring a missing Holy Family and an "ICE was here" sign, drawing criticism from community members.
Homeland Security December 4 Harvard professor detained by ICE after Boston synagogue shooting agrees to voluntarily leave US ICE detained Harvard Law professor Carlos Portugal Gouvea from Brazil after a BB gun shooting outside a Boston synagogue. He has agreed to leave the U.S., according to DHS.