Massachusetts

Karen Read 5 hours ago

Karen Read's SUV reached '74% throttle' moments before John O'Keefe's final movements, crash expert testifies

Prosecutors in Karen Read's trial use crash expert data to support claims she hit boyfriend John O’Keefe with her SUV as evidence mounts in Massachusetts court.

VIDEO 17 hours ago

GPS, phone data used to place Karen Read's Lexus at scene, expert says

Dr. Judson Welcher, an accident reconstruction expert, testified Tuesday about digital data pulled from Karen Read’s Lexus SUV, aiming to pinpoint the vehicle’s movements on the night of John O’Keefe’s death.

College 18 hours ago

Trump admin asking federal agencies to cancel remaining Harvard contracts

The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to explore canceling remaining $100 million worth in federal contracts with Harvard University.

Chicago 3 days ago

Tylenol murders suspect gave eerie final interview before death

Yotam Guendelman and Ari Pines, filmmakers of Netflix's true crime docuseries "Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders," told Fox News Digital there's a possibility there could be more victims.

US 4 days ago

Hatchet-wielding man faces charges after Boston road rage attack caught on video

Boston police said Andrew Oprian had been charged in connection with a May 16 road rage incident that was caught on camera.

Crime 5 days ago

Colombian woman charged with illegally voting in 2024 election stealing $400,000 in taxpayer funded benefits

Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez faces charges for allegedly using stolen identity to illegally obtain $400,000 in federal benefits and vote in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Massachusetts 5 days ago

Former Harvard Medical School morgue manager pleads guilty to swiping, selling stolen body parts

Cedric Lodge, ex-Harvard morgue manager, pleads guilty to stealing and selling body parts. He faces up to 10 years in prison for interstate transport of remains.

Immigration 5 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Illegal alien whose deportation was paused by ‘activist’ judge sexually assaulted a disabled woman

The Department of Homeland Security bashed a Biden-appointed “activist" judge whose ruling paused the deportation of an illegal alien who sexually assaulted a disabled woman.

Karen Read 6 days ago

Brain surgeon testifies John O'Keefe died from fall on frozen ground in Karen Read trial

In the murder trial of Karen Read, expert testimony highlights John O'Keefe's fatal head injuries and the role of hypothermia in his death.

Karen Read May 21

Karen Read trial witness faces brutal cross-examination over vehicle data

Expert Shanon Burgess faces scrutiny over timeline errors and credentials in Karen Read's trial as the defense challenges the reliability of vehicle and phone data analysis.

Karen Read May 20

Expert witness in Karen Read murder trial caught with 'errors' inflating his credentials

In Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial, DNA links hair on her SUV to victim John O'Keefe, but witness credibility issues arise during cross-examination.

Seafood Cuisine May 18

New England fights invasive green crabs with innovative 'eat them' strategy

Green crabs, an invasive species in New England, are damaging ecosystems and shellfish. Efforts to market crab broth offer a potential solution to this issue.

Karen Read May 18

Karen Read judge blocks Sandra Birchmore mentions; expert says cases should be wake-up call for police

The Massachusetts judge presiding over Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe has barred references to the botched Sandra Birchmore investigation.

Karen Read May 17

Karen Read murder trial: Niece reveals 'frantic' behavior on morning Boston officer was found dead

Testimony from John O'Keefe's niece highlights tensions with Karen Read before his death, as Read faces trial for the Boston officer's murder.

Travel May 16

Daredevil to swim shark-filled waters in celebration of 'Jaws' 50th anniversary

Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh plans to swim 62 miles around Martha's Vineyard to highlight shark conservation on the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" and to change public perceptions.

College May 15

Education Secretary Linda McMahon dismisses Harvard University president's pay cut amid antisemitism probe

Harvard's lawsuit against Trump administration funding cuts sparks debate on antisemitism and racial discrimination as Education Secretary Linda McMahon questions policy changes.

Immigration May 15

US attorney for Massachusetts says interference with ICE operations is 'disturbing,' threatens arrests

Leah Foley, Massachusetts' top federal prosecutor, threatens legal action against those hindering ICE following a disruptive incident in Worcester.

Karen Read May 15

Karen Read trial: Crime lab expert testifies blood evidence was never tested

A Massachusetts State Police forensic expert revealed that potential blood samples from red Solo cups that Canton Police collected were never tested.

College May 14

Harvard University president takes 25% pay cut amid Trump administration funding freeze

Harvard University battles Trump administration's $2.2 billion funding cuts with pay reductions and a lawsuit, as it refuses to comply with governance demands.

Karen Read May 14

Karen Read's defense opens door for special prosecutor to bring in new evidence: court docs

Evidence about a prior fight between Karen Read and John O'Keefe may be allowed in court after defense team's questioning created an opening for prosecutors.

Bahamas May 13

College senior killed after 'accidentally' falling from tropical island hotel balcony days before graduation

A Massachusetts college student was found dead in the Bahamas after apparently falling from a hotel balcony on Paradise Island days before graduation.

Karen Read May 13

Karen Read defense floats theory that ‘jealous’ Brian Higgins fought John O’Keefe before death

Defense in Karen Read trial proposes that Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death might be linked to a "jealousy"-fueled fight with ATF agent Brian Higgins.

Massachusetts May 11

DHS says Massachusetts city council member 'incited chaos' as ICE arrested 'violent criminal alien'

The Department of Homeland Security accused a Worcester, Massachusetts city council member of creating a chaotic situation when ICE arrested a violent criminal illegal alien.

Immigration May 10

Chaotic video shows Massachusetts ICE arrest being disrupted by 'unruly' crowd, leading to 2 arrests

A tense video emerged of an ICE arrest in Worcester, Massachusetts, being disrupted by crowd who police said was trying to block a vehicle from leaving.

VIDEO May 10

Massachusetts ICE arrest disrupted by 'unruly' crowd

Worcester Police Department makes two arrests during "chaotic incident."

Karen Read May 10

Karen Read trial reveals flirty text messages with ATF agent behind boyfriend's back

Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik testifies in a case involving Karen Read, who is accused of hitting her boyfriend with an SUV and leaving him to die.

China May 9

Blue state governor touts meeting with CCP official cozying up to Dems: 'Grateful for the opportunity'

A Democratic governor enthusiastically posted photos with a CCP diplomat on Wednesday evening, saying she was "grateful for the opportunity" to meet with him.

Karen Read May 9

State trooper points to possible weapon in John O'Keefe death – and it's not Karen Read's car

Massachusetts State Police sergeant's testimony in Karen Read's murder trial reveals doubts about John O'Keefe's injuries, questioning hit-and-run charges.

Karen Read May 8

Karen Read's Google timeline derailed again as 2nd expert disputes defense claims

In the Karen Read trial, forensic experts testify on smartphone data, challenging the defense's timeline of events in the murder case of Officer John O'Keefe.

Karen Read May 7

Karen Read's voicemails to John O'Keefe played in murder trial: 'I f---ing hate you'

Massachusetts prosecutors played eight of Karen Read's voicemails sent to John O'Keefe on the night she allegedly struck him with her Lexus SUV and left him to die.