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Two friends set out to play every mini golf course in Massachusetts | Click on the image to read the full story
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Two friends set out to play every mini golf course in Massachusetts
What began as boredom became a statewide mini golf challenge
https://www.wcvb.com/article/play-every-mini-golf-course-massachusetts/70248825
about 4 hours ago
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A Massachusetts couple's mission to eat in every town | Click on the image to read the full story
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A Massachusetts couple's mission to eat in every town
How one shared hobby turned into a journey across 351 communities.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/couple-eats-every-massachusetts-town/70248733
about 4 hours ago
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PHOTOS | Preview some of the exclusive food, drinks available at Super Bowl LX | Click on the image to read the full story
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PHOTOS | Preview some of the exclusive food, drinks available at Super Bowl LX
Super Bowl LX attendees will be transported to a foodie paradise, with many dishes highlighting Bay Area cuisine.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/photos-food-drinks-super-bowl-lx/70251242
about 4 hours ago
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Patriots legend gives Super Bowl predictions, slams HOF snubs | Click on the image to read the full story
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Patriots legend gives Super Bowl predictions, slams HOF snubs
The Hall of Fame cornerback said that offense wins games, but defense wins championships.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/ty-law-boston-patriots-super-bowl-predictions/70250974
about 5 hours ago
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Mass. man says son was shot prior to deadly police standoff in Spencer | Click on the image to read the full story
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Mass. man says son was shot prior to deadly police standoff in Spencer
A police officer was shot, and a suspect was killed amid a shootout between officers at a shopping plaza in Spencer, Massachusetts, sources tell NewsCenter 5.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/victim-injured-spencer-police-shootout/70251024
about 5 hours ago
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Boston residents upset over snow piles on sidewalks | Click on the image to read the full story
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Boston residents upset over snow piles on sidewalks
Boston DPW crews have moved 89,000 cubic yards of snow to 11 local snow farms.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-snowstorm-response-sidewalks-wu/70251174
about 5 hours ago
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School break travelers review options to protect trip from turbulence | Click on the image to read the full story
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School break travelers review options to protect trip from turbulence
Squaremouth is another website where consumers can compare insurance policies."You want to look for a comprehensive travel insurance policy, which will cover a wide range of cancellations and delays due to something unforeseen," said the company's CEO, Ripa Mehta.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/school-break-travelers-review-options-to-protect-trip-from-turbulence/70249481
about 6 hours ago
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As US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, experts warn of runaway arms race | Click on the image to read the full story
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As US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, experts warn of runaway arms race
President Donald Trump has not committed to extending an agreement with Russia designed to cap nuclear weapons.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/us-russia-nuclear-treaty-expires-experts-warn-runaway-arms-race/70250501
about 8 hours ago
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'We are ready to talk': Savannah Guthrie posts video statement asking for proof her mom is alive | Click on the image to read the full story
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'We are ready to talk': Savannah Guthrie posts video statement asking for proof her mom is alive
“We need to know without a doubt that she’s alive and that you have her,” Guthrie said in response to reports of a potential ransom note.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/savannah-guthrie-video-statement-mom-missing-search/70250952
about 8 hours ago
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Boston implements several bar, parking restrictions for Super Bowl | Click on the image to read the full story
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Boston implements several bar, parking restrictions for Super Bowl
"It is our hope that you enjoy the game and celebrate in a safe and responsible manner," Boston's police commissioner said.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-super-bowl-bar-restrictions/70250587
about 9 hours ago
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Drake Maye-nia unites Patriots fans from coast to coast | Click on the image to read the full story
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Drake Maye-nia unites Patriots fans from coast to coast
West Coast Patriots fans are tied together not by a ZIP code, but by a mutual love affair for their quarterback.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/drake-maye-fans-san-francisco/70246776
about 9 hours ago
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Brookline man bikes around the world, visiting 61 countries | Click on the image to read the full story
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Brookline man bikes around the world, visiting 61 countries
Samer Abouhamad traveled 46,000 miles on six continents in three and a half years.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/brookline-man-bikes-around-the-world/70248676
about 9 hours ago
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Pats QB listed as 'full participant' in latest injury report | Click on the image to read the full story
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Pats QB listed as 'full participant' in latest injury report
New England's injury report on Wednesday brought mostly positive news.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/patriots-maye-injury-report-super-bowl/70250801
about 9 hours ago
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Keolis: South Station fare gates back in service after brief shutdown | Click on the image to read the full story
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Keolis: South Station fare gates back in service after brief shutdown
Commuter Rail fare gates at South Station are out of service just one month after they officially debuted, a spokesperson for Keolis confirmed.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/south-station-fare-gates-taken-out-of-service-1770254042/70250808
about 9 hours ago
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An artist’s mission to paint every lighthouse in Maine | Click on the image to read the full story
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An artist’s mission to paint every lighthouse in Maine
Dominic White finds healing, purpose, and inspiration along the coast.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/artist-paints-every-maine-lighthouse/70248795
about 9 hours ago
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The newest bobcat at the Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro was named Marley Maye after Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/marley-maye-bobcat-capron-park-zoo/70250054
 Photo courtesy 📸: Capron Park Zoo
about 11 hours ago
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'Unprecedented cooperation': Trump administration reduces ICE presence in Minnesota | Click on the image to read the full story
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'Unprecedented cooperation': Trump administration reduces ICE presence in Minnesota
The Trump administration is withdrawing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota due to increased cooperation from local jails, while maintaining a significant enforcement presence.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/trump-reduces-ice-agents-minnesota/70249548
about 11 hours ago
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Alabama man faces execution despite not pulling the trigger in auto store customer's death | Click on the image to read the full story
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Alabama man faces execution despite not pulling the trigger in auto store customer's death
Charles "Sonny" Burton faces execution in Alabama for his role in a 1991 robbery in which a man was fatally shot, even though Burton did not fire the gun or witness the killing.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/alabama-man-execution-not-pulling-trigger/70235577
about 11 hours ago
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How to spot counterfeit Super Bowl gear | Click on the image to read the full story
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How to spot counterfeit Super Bowl gear
Last year, the Department of Homeland Security seized nearly $40 million in fake Super Bowl items ahead of the game, including jerseys, hats, and even rings.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/how-to-spot-fake-super-bowl-merch-patriots-seahawks/70249130
about 12 hours ago
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Have you ever heard of 'solar spring?' Here's what it means | Click on the image to read the full story
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Have you ever heard of 'solar spring?' Here's what it means
With the darkest days of winter behind us, StormTeam 5 looks ahead to springtime.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/have-you-ever-heard-of-solar-spring-heres-what-it-means/70243935
about 12 hours ago
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Mass. lawmakers slam Trump push to nationalize elections | Click on the image to read the full story
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Mass. lawmakers slam Trump push to nationalize elections
There is growing criticism after President Donald Trump made a call to nationalize voting in America.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/mass-lawmakers-slam-trump-push-to-nationalize-elections/70249029
about 12 hours ago
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Blood brothers: New Hampshire man gets lifesaving gift from best friend | Click on the image to read the full story
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Blood brothers: New Hampshire man gets lifesaving gift from best friend
After 15 months of testing, a Manchester man gave a portion of his liver to his childhood friend.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/new-hampshire-man-gets-lifesaving-gift-from-best-friend/70249225
about 12 hours ago
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Mass.-made confetti to shower Patriots if they win Super Bowl 60 | Click on the image to read the full story
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Mass.-made confetti to shower Patriots if they win Super Bowl 60
If the Patriots win Super Bowl 60, confetti flame‑proofed in Gardner, Mass., by Seaman Paper will shower the celebration — and it is made from Massachusetts-sourced paper.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/seaman-paper-gardner-super-bowl-confetti/70248543
about 12 hours ago
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Heavy traffic after water main break in Mass. city | Click on the image to read the full story
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Heavy traffic after water main break in Mass. city
A water main break in Burlington, Massachusetts, is causing heavy traffic as crews work to repair the break.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/heavy-traffic-after-water-main-break-in-burlington-mass/70249360
about 12 hours ago
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Pipe burst forces early dismissal at Mass. school | Click on the image to read the full story
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Pipe burst forces early dismissal at Mass. school
The nurse's office also sustained minor damage.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/fitchburg-high-pipe-burst-early-dismissal/70248722
about 13 hours ago
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A driver slammed through the gates of the Boston Common right near the Frog Pond. He is OK and no one else was hurt. Surveillance video shows the car going very fast moments before the crash.
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about 13 hours ago
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NewsCenter 5´s David Bienick has suffered a leg injury while training for the 130th Boston Marathon and is waiting for his MRI results to know if he’ll be able to compete.
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about 13 hours ago
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Fly-fishing heritage thrives at Needham, Mass., club | Click on the image to read the full story
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Fly-fishing heritage thrives at Needham, Mass., club
The historic Needham Sportsman’s Club is reeling in new members with hands-on fly-tying workshops that celebrate craftsmanship, community, and the art of fishing.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/fly-fishing-heritage-thrives-at-needham-mass-club-1770230440/70247945
about 13 hours ago
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Boston Pen People celebrate the history - and practicality - of fountain pens | Click on the image to read the full story
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Boston Pen People celebrate the history - and practicality - of fountain pens
At Boston Pen People meetups, enthusiasts celebrate the craft, history and joy of writing with fountain pens
https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-pen-people-celebrate-history-practicality-fountain-pens-1770230337/70247928
about 13 hours ago
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China will ban hidden door handles on cars starting in 2027 | Click on the image to read the full story
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China will ban hidden door handles on cars starting in 2027
China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla's electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/china-will-ban-hidden-door-handles-on-cars-2027/70248382
about 13 hours ago
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Federal agency probes Nike over alleged discrimination against White employees | Click on the image to read the full story
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Federal agency probes Nike over alleged discrimination against White employees
The agency said it is investigating potential discrimination against White workers that may have occurred in part due to DEI policies
https://www.wcvb.com/article/eeoc-nike-discrimination-probe/70248765
about 14 hours ago
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Government lawyer who told judge 'this job sucks' yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota | Click on the image to read the full story
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Government lawyer who told judge 'this job sucks' yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota
At a hearing Tuesday in St. Paul, Minnesota, for several immigration cases, the lawyer told the judge she wished he could hold her in contempt of court "so that I can have a full 24 hours of sleep."
https://www.wcvb.com/article/minnesota-immigration-doj-lawyer-this-job-sucks/70247656
about 14 hours ago
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Local club fosters community through the little-known Canadian game of Crokinole | Click on the image to read the full story
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Local club fosters community through the little-known Canadian game of Crokinole
The Greater Boston Crokinole Club builds community through leagues and social play of the classic Canadian disk-flicking game
https://www.wcvb.com/article/the-little-known-canadian-game-of-crokinole-1770230376/70247939
about 14 hours ago
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Italy averted Russian-linked cyberattacks targeting Winter Olympics websites, foreign minister says | Click on the image to read the full story
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Italy averted Russian-linked cyberattacks targeting Winter Olympics websites, foreign minister says
Italy has foiled a series of cyberattacks targeting some of its foreign ministry offices, including one in Washington
https://www.wcvb.com/article/italy-foils-cyberattacks-washington-cortina/70248497
about 14 hours ago
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'Birds of a feather' gather in Norwood for pigeon-racing competitions | Click on the image to read the full story
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'Birds of a feather' gather in Norwood for pigeon-racing competitions
At the Braintree/Norwood Racing Pigeon Club, enthusiasts train and race birds up to 600 miles, carrying on a time-honored tradition
https://www.wcvb.com/article/pigeon-racing-competitions-1770230216/70247914
about 14 hours ago
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A galaxy far, far away arrives in Waltham, Mass. | Click on the image to read the full story
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A galaxy far, far away arrives in Waltham, Mass.
Blending play and discipline, LudoSport Boston trains members in lightsaber fencing, "Star Wars"-style
https://www.wcvb.com/article/a-galaxy-far-far-away-arrives-in-waltham-mas-1770230140/70247891
about 14 hours ago
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How Super Bowl halftime moments became flashpoints from the 'wardrobe malfunction' to caged kids
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How Super Bowl halftime moments became flashpoints from the 'wardrobe malfunction' to caged kids
For a show that lasts roughly 13 minutes, the Super Bowl halftime performance has fueled decades of conversation.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/super-bowl-halftime-controversies/70248047
about 15 hours ago
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Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats | Click on the image to read the full story
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Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections
https://www.wcvb.com/article/supreme-court-california-congressional-map/70248210
about 15 hours ago
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Bill Galvin will seek a record ninth term as secretary of state | Click on the image to read the full story
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Bill Galvin will seek a record ninth term as secretary of state
"I will be seeking to extend my service as Secretary of State through 2030," the 75-year-old said.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/bill-galvin-seeks-ninth-term-secretary-of-state/70246371
about 15 hours ago
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Comfort dogs bring healing to Plymouth County | Click on the image to read the full story
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Comfort dogs bring healing to Plymouth County
With 24 trained canines, the Plymouth County Comfort Dogs Program is breaking barriers and spreading smiles
https://www.wcvb.com/article/comfort-dogs-bring-healing-to-plymouth-county-1770230544/70247960
about 15 hours ago
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The Ty-Rods: New England’s original hot rod legends | Click on the image to read the full story
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The Ty-Rods: New England’s original hot rod legends
Since the 1950s, the Ty-Rods of Concord have kept East Coast hot rod history alive with passion, skill, and plenty of horsepower.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/the-ty-rods-new-englands-original-hot-rod-legends-1770230498/70247952
about 15 hours ago
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VIDEO: Baby rescued from second story of burning apartment building | Click on the image to read the full story
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VIDEO: Baby rescued from second story of burning apartment building
Dramatic cellphone footage shows the moment a quick-thinking family rescued a baby during a Milwaukee apartment fire.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/video-baby-rescue-second-story-burning-building/70247605
about 16 hours ago
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Do you know what skimo is? Could Vonn and Shiffrin team up? Here's what's new at the Olympics | Click on the image to read the full story
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Do you know what skimo is? Could Vonn and Shiffrin team up? Here's what's new at the Olympics
Milan Cortina 2026 adds ski mountaineering, women's large hill, women's doubles luge, dual moguls and other mixed events.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/whats-new-2026-winter-olympics/70247467
about 16 hours ago
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'The Crown' star Claire Foy says she had internal parasites for 'at least five years'
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'The Crown' star Claire Foy says she had internal parasites for 'at least five years'
Claire Foy says she had parasites for years, quit caffeine and changed her diet to avoid antibiotics while managing an autoimmune condition.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/the-crown-star-claire-foy-says-she-had-internal-parasites-for-at-least-five-years/70246055
about 16 hours ago
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Space saver stabbing: Dispute over shoveled parking sends 2 to hospital | Click on the image to read the full story
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Space saver stabbing: Dispute over shoveled parking sends 2 to hospital
A man is scheduled to face charges in connection with the fight over the parking space.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/dispute-over-shoveled-parking-space-in-boston-leads-to-stabbing-arrest/70246864
about 17 hours ago
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Duke asked Drake Maye for an update on the QB's injured shoulder (fans will like his answer) and shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to ask a question in the Super Bowl media scrum.
#Patriots
#SuperBowl
#DrakeMaye
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about 17 hours ago
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Cambridge to remove illegal space savers Wednesday | Click on the image to read the full story
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Cambridge to remove illegal space savers Wednesday
Residents were warned on Monday that the Department of Public Works would begin removing space savers found around Cambridge on Wednesday.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/cambridge-space-savers-feb-4-2026/70246018
about 18 hours ago
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Car goes off road along Boston Common, crashes down stairs near Frog Pond | Click on the image to read the full story
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Car goes off road along Boston Common, crashes down stairs near Frog Pond
A crash at the Boston Common is under investigation Wednesday morning after it appears a sedan drove down a set of stairs.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/sedan-crash-boston-common-beacon-street/70246470
about 18 hours ago
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Justice Department plans to seek death penalty for man accused of shooting National Guard members | Click on the image to read the full story
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Justice Department plans to seek death penalty for man accused of shooting National Guard members
The Justice Department said it will seek the death penalty for the man accused of shooting two National Guard members, and killing one of them, near the White House in November.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/lakanwal-national-guard-shooting-death-penalty/70246097
about 18 hours ago
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Breaking news: Police and our reporters are responding to a car that just crashed onto Boston Common.
#Boston
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#BeaconHill
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about 18 hours ago
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