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Right whale mothers and calves spotted off Massachusetts in "encouraging" sign for endangered species Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale​ mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.

Right whale mothers and calves spotted off Massachusetts in "encouraging" sign for endangered species

Looking to rent a home for the World Cup? Airbnb says interest in Boston-area rentals up 80% Airbnb is expecting to host about 17,000 soccer fans in the Boston area for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium

Looking to rent a home for the World Cup? Airbnb says interest in Boston-area rentals up 80%

Former Massachusetts official pleads guilty to embezzling city funds to buy steak tips, self-portrait A former Quincy, Massachusetts city official has pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars.

Former Massachusetts official pleads guilty to embezzling city funds to buy steak tips, self-portrait

Gas, home heating oil prices surge in Massachusetts: "It's just been jumping so rapidly" From filling up at the gas pump or home heating, impacts from rising oil prices are being felt across New England.

Gas, home heating oil prices surge in Massachusetts: "It's just been jumping so rapidly"

Massachusetts family returns home on first State Department charter flight out of Israel amid war with Iran The Klausner family from Sharon, Massachusetts did not expect that war would break out in the Middle East while they were visiting Israel.

Massachusetts family returns home on first State Department charter flight out of Israel amid war with Iran

Warm weather arrives in Boston as snow mounds begin to melt: "It's been a challenge the last month" People in Massachusetts were not going to let the first 60-degree day pass by without taking full advantage of it.

Warm weather arrives in Boston as snow mounds begin to melt: "It's been a challenge the last month"

Is winter over? Boston could set new record high temperature Tuesday There will be numerous towns topping 70 on Tuesday, and the WBZ Next Weather Team is forecasting a new record in Boston.

Is winter over? Boston could set new record high temperature Tuesday

TD Garden owner sues Boston-area pot shop with similar name for trademark violation The owner of the TD Garden​ arena in Boston is suing a Massachusetts cannabis dispensary over an alleged trademark violation.

TD Garden owner sues Boston-area pot shop with similar name for trademark violation

Alec Pierce won't sign with Patriots in NFL free agency, returning to Colts instead The New England Patriots won't be turning to Alec Pierce in NFL free agency as they look to add more weapons for quarterback Drake Maye.

Alec Pierce won't sign with Patriots in NFL free agency, returning to Colts instead

NFL free agency gets underway today with "legal tampering." Here's how it works. The new league year gets underway Monday as NFL teams can unofficially add new players.

NFL free agency gets underway today with "legal tampering." Here's how it works.

Gas prices in Massachusetts jump nearly 40 cents in a week, according to AAA Gas prices in Massachusetts have skyrocketed nearly 40 cents in the just the last week, according to AAA​.

Gas prices in Massachusetts jump nearly 40 cents in a week, according to AAA

Christian Barmore, Patriots defensive star, due in court to face domestic assault charge in Massachusetts Patriots tackle Christian Barmore is due in court in Attleboro, Massachusetts Monday to face a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault.

Christian Barmore, Patriots defensive star, due in court to face domestic assault charge in Massachusetts

Hundreds rally on Boston Common during International Women's Day From songs to speeches, hundreds gathered on the Boston Common on Sunday to take part in the Women's March for International Women's Day.

Hundreds rally on Boston Common during International Women's Day

Taunton rallies around families who lost everything during massive house explosion At Home Plate Bay Street Grill in Taunton, the community is stepping up to help families devastated by a home explosion nearly two weeks ago.

Taunton rallies around families who lost everything during massive house explosion

Boston College fires men's basketball coach Earl Grant Earl Grant has been fired as head coach of the Boston College men's basketball team after the team went 72-92 during his five seasons.

Boston College fires men's basketball coach Earl Grant

Andris Nelsons forced out as Boston Symphony Orchestra music director after 13 seasons Andris Nelsons is being forced out as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the summer of 2027 after 13 seasons.

Andris Nelsons forced out as Boston Symphony Orchestra music director after 13 seasons

Manager buys and reopens Uno Pizzeria in Revere, Massachusetts weeks after state-wide closures Five weeks after closing, the Uno's Pizzeria and Grill in Revere, Massachusetts has reopened after the general manager bought the location.

Manager buys and reopens Uno Pizzeria in Revere, Massachusetts weeks after state-wide closures

Dozens gather in Boston in support of war with Iran and to honor "brave American soldiers" Dozens gathered in front of the Boston Public Library in Copley Square for a weekly rally in support of the war in Iran.

Dozens gather in Boston in support of war with Iran and to honor "brave American soldiers"

Jayson Tatum scores 15 points in return from Achilles surgery, Celtics beat Mavericks 120-100 The Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night in Jayson Tatum's first game in almost 10 months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon.

Jayson Tatum scores 15 points in return from Achilles surgery, Celtics beat Mavericks 120-100

Coast Guard ends search after fishing vessel Yankee Rose sank off Cape Cod, killing 2 The search has been called off for any survivors after a fishing boat with two people aboard sank​ off Cape Cod.

Coast Guard ends search after fishing vessel Yankee Rose sank off Cape Cod, killing 2

Bears acquire Patriots center Garrett Bradbury in trade for 2027 5th round draft pick Just three days after losing Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman to a stunning early retirement, the Bears have found his successor, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots for a 2027 fifth-round pick, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones.

Bears acquire Patriots center Garrett Bradbury in trade for 2027 5th round draft pick

What does history and the Constitution say about a president's powers to go to war? Congress has declared war 11 times in U.S. history.

What does history and the Constitution say about a president's powers to go to war?

Family discovers mother's headstone in Boston cemetery moved without notification: "We want our story to be heard" A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.

Family discovers mother's headstone in Boston cemetery moved without notification: "We want our story to be heard"

World Cup security update: Foxboro "shocked and dismayed" by Kraft Group's latest statement on funding The town of Foxboro, Massachusetts said it is "shocked and dismayed" by the most recent statement from the Kraft Sports Group about the FIFA World Cup security funding.

World Cup security update: Foxboro "shocked and dismayed" by Kraft Group's latest statement on funding

E-ZPass transponders are being phased out for stickers in Massachusetts. Here's what to know. A big change is underway for how state tracks people using the E-ZPass​ program in Massachusetts.

E-ZPass transponders are being phased out for stickers in Massachusetts. Here's what to know.

Amid war with Iran, Patriots plane brings Americans in Middle East back home A Patriots plane​ was used to get hundreds of Americans home from the Middle East amid the U.S.-Israeli war​ with Iran.

Amid war with Iran, Patriots plane brings Americans in Middle East back home

Haitian man from Boston dies in ICE custody in Arizona. Family says untreated toothache became deadly infection. Lawmakers are demanding an investigation after a man from Haiti who was seeking asylum in Massachusetts died in ICE custody.

Haitian man from Boston dies in ICE custody in Arizona. Family says untreated toothache became deadly infection.

Watch Live: Karen Read and John O'Keefe's family fight over cell phones in court A judge will hear arguments between Karen Read and John O'Keefe's family over two of Read's cell phones.

Watch Live: Karen Read and John O'Keefe's family fight over cell phones in court

School closings and delays for Massachusetts and New Hampshire on Friday, March 6 Several school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire delayed the start of classes Friday because of a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow​.

School closings and delays for Massachusetts and New Hampshire on Friday, March 6

1 person recovered, man missing after fishing boat capsizes off Cape Cod One person has been recovered, and a search is underway for a missing man after the fishing vessel Yankee Rose capsized off Provincetown.

1 person recovered, man missing after fishing boat capsizes off Cape Cod