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Here is a photo of the adorable hero herself, a 1-year-old Shiloh shepherd named Tinsley.
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ADORABLE! A boy who dressed as a member of the Royal Guard for Halloween donned his costume again and just got to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales outside a Somerville company! wcvb.com/article/boy-dressed…
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WHAT A MOMENT!! 🐋🐋🐋 A New England man out on a fishing trip off Race Point Beach in Provincetown experienced this INCREDIBLE moment: a trio of whales breaching in what looks like a choreographed show! Wow. on.wcvb.com/3rHrvox
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This is why you should never plug space heaters into power strips wcvb.com/article/space-heate…
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BREAKING: Sky 5 was overhead as federal agents swarmed a Mass. home and detained a man amid the probe into leaked classified documents about the Ukraine war. on.wcvb.com/41rg5C4
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The annual Greasy Pole contest during St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester is always spectacular to watch -- and this year's event was no different. wcvb.com/article/gloucester-…
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Heartbreaking.💔💔 Lisa Marie Presley, singer, songwriter and only child of Elvis, has died at the age of 54 after hospitalization, her mother Priscilla Presley tells the AP.
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Dick Hoyt, who became a local hero for pushing his son Rick in the #BostonMarathon for more than three decades, has died. on.wcvb.com/3cJsjOI#?utm_med…
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The #WayfairWalkout has begun. Employees of the company are protesting the sale of $200,000 worth of bedroom furniture to the government for a border detention facility. WATCH LIVE; wcvb.com/article/wayfair-emp…
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Grandmother arrested for slapping granddaughter with slipper, police say bit.ly/2wmBQZS
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For the first time since September 30, 2019, @MookieBetts returns to Fenway Park.
Here's how Fenway reacted.
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Dog found on New England highway leads police to scene of crash, injured owner wcvb.com/article/dog-leads-n…
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Henry Richard ran his third Boston Marathon in honor of his younger brother, Martin, a victim of the 2013 marathon bombing. He raised money for the Martin Richard Foundation, which works to advance the values of inclusion, kindness, justice and peace. bit.ly/3Q4UA6D
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WHAT A MOMENT! Henry Richard, the brother of marathon bombing victim Martin Richard, just crossed the #BostonMarathon finish line, and immediately embraced his family including sister Jane Richard, who was hurt in the 2013 blast. He crossed the finish line just before 3 p.m.
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WELCOME TO NYC! The #Patriots truck is filled with 300K critical N95 masks for first responders -- flown in from China in the team plane. It received an escort from @NYPDnews, @nyspolice & @MassStatePolice through streets of #NYC Friday. on.wcvb.com/2UFiB8d
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JUST IN: Democrat Maura Healey wins election for governor in Massachusetts, the AP projects. Healey becomes the state's first woman and first openly gay candidate elected governor. on.wcvb.com/3tgWjde
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He's adorable, and he's back! Spencer is back along the #BostonMarathon route, cheering on the runners with his #BostonStrong flags wcvb.com/article/therapy-dog…
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THERE HE IS!! Bruins legend Zdeno Chara has crossed the #BostonMarathon finish line -- to the sound of cheers and the #NHLBruins goal song! ❤️❤️❤️
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A heartwarming moment on the #BostonMarathon finish line, as this group of golden retrievers honor Spencer, the official dog of the marathon -- and his niece penny, who died earlier this year after battling cancer. on.wcvb.com/40bjR1h
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250 years after the "shot heard 'round the world," the anniversary of the historic Battle of Concord was commemorated early this morning. #Mass250 #Massachusetts #Concord wcvb.com/article/patriots-da…
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Mass. high school teacher on leave after a controversial social media post about the death of Charlie Kirk, the school says.
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❤️❤️ THIS! The 8-year-old son of a Duxbury police officer inspires his dad running the #BostonMarathon with his 'I Beat Cancer' sign. Their story >> on.wcvb.com/3UHk8ry
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This approaching nor'easter could bring a historic snow & wind punch to Massachusetts. We think we're all reacting to @HarveyWCVB's snowfall projection the way #TheOffice would. on.wcvb.com/3tY5VLD
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#BostonStrong! ❤️❤️❤️
@MassGovernor Charlie Baker got emotional speaking about his gratitude for the Kraft family, who provided the #Patriots team plane to transport over 1 million critically needed N95 masks for health care workers treating #coronavirus patients.
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Words can't express the amount of gratitude we all have for our first responders across New England, rushing in to help those impacted in the #MerrimackValley ❤️❤️❤️
#Lawrence #Andover #NorthAndover #MerrimackExplosions
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A first-hand look at what it's like to greet the Royals! A viewer shared video of Prince William and Princess Kate shaking hands in Chelsea. The royal couple's 3-day tour comes to an end tonight: wcvb.com/article/its-like-th…
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Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis greets the crowd on Causeway Street ahead of the Parade of Champions! 🍀🏀🏆 LIVE coverage continues wcvb.com/article/boston-celt…
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JUST IN: Stop & Shop announces it's creating AM hours specifically geared for customers 60+
Stores will open from 6am-7:30am ONLY for customers over the age of 60 who the CDC and local health officials say are most vulnerable. #Coronavirus #COVID19
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Share some ❤️❤️❤️ for Derrick White -- who kept the Celtics season alive with his bucket with 0.2 seconds left in the game. WOW. WOW. WOW!!
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Love, admiration for Princess Kate as she visits Harvard wcvb.com/article/love-admira…
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BREAKING: Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom has announced that pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez has been ruled out for the 2020 season. The 27-year-old lefty developed a heart issue following a bout with COVID-19. #MLB #baseball #Boston #RedSox #breakingnews #coronavirus
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"I'm beyond words."
#KarenRead's older brother, Nathan Read, says the family is going out to a big dinner after a jury found her not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer.
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Just an incredible scene in #Boston's Franklin Park where thousands of people are peacefully marching. This is the view from #Sky5: on.wcvb.com/2Xsu2BB #BostonProtest
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Boston Bruins star McAvoy marches in city's Pride parade wcvb.com/article/bruins-char…
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Congratulations! Cindy Fitzgibbon has been named WCVB StormTeam 5 Chief Meteorologist! And Mike Wankum will take over weeknight forecasting duties. ☀ ☀ ☀ Sunny skies ahead, Cindy and Mike! Details>> bit.ly/3yR5p46
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This video shot by a fellow passenger shows a Massachusetts man being subdued after his violent outburst on a Boston-bound United flight. on.wcvb.com/3ZHpPam
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Roger Cook, a Massachusetts native and landscape contractor who spent nearly 40 years teaching valuable lessons on the beloved home improvement program This Old House, has died after a long illness, the show said.
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"I'm coming to Boston, I'm bringing hell with me" | Trump's border czar called out Boston and Police Commissioner Cox during a menacing speech at CPAC, which appeared to be responding to our recent interview with Cox on OTR. wcvb.com/article/homan-borde…
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It was a raucous scene outside the TD Garden in Boston after the Boston Celtics won their first NBA Championship in 16 years.
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250 years after Americans went to war for independence, reenactors in Massachusetts are recreating the first battles. Shots were fired on Lexington Green early on the morning of April 19, 1775. wcvb.com/article/patriots-da…
#Mass250 #Massachusetts #Lexington
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The Red Sox are sharing the heartbreaking news that knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, a fan favorite for his work on and off the field, has died. The update comes just days after it was revealed Wakefield had been diagnosed with brain cancer. 💔 #RIP
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#BREAKING: USGS reports preliminary magnitude 4.2 earthquake centered in Buzzards Bay. Shaking was felt all across eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and southern New England. Did you feel it?
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WOW! A vehicle traveling down Interstate 295 in Rhode Island captured what appears to be a tornado crossing the highway. Look closely, and you can see debris flying around. on.wcvb.com/3YN8YDN
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THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! Longtime #RedSox announcer Jerry Remy throws out the first pitch at tonight's Sox #Yankees #ALWildCard game -- to Dennis Eckersley!
Share your love for Jerry!!! ❤️❤️❤️⚾
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Country star Chris Stapleton performs that national anthem ahead of this year’s Super Bowl. 🎤🏈 What did you think of the performance?
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Massachusetts budget makes free school lunches permanent wcvb.com/article/massachuset…
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Gov. Baker's response to there's something on your sleeve: "At least it's not a fly on my head..."
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"Are you out of your mind?"
During a particularly contentious moment during a congressional hearing on "sanctuary cities," Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Florida), grilled Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on city spending on services for migrants."
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#BREAKING: Protesters on the MIT campus have pushed through barriers setup around the pro-Palestinian encampment, forming a human shield around it. on.wcvb.com/3y596p4
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🐻🐻🐻 A New England family woke up Thursday morning to see another family -- of bears -- playing outside on their backyard putting green. Adorable! wcvb.com/article/family-of-b…
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We can't help but ❤️❤️❤️ this photo of Brady and Gronk together. Congratulations to the both of you! 🐐🏈❤️ (📷 Getty)
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First photos of Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales arriving in Boston, being welcomed by Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker.
"To the people of Boston, thank you," Prince William said in a statement. "Catherine and I can't wait to meet many of you in the days ahead."
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'He's just a precious old man': Noseless dog named Sniffles searches for new home bit.ly/2Taudwk
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Migrants arrive on Martha's Vineyard via charter flights, state rep confirms wcvb.com/article/migrants-ar…
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Congratulations to Watertown resident and New
England native @NoahKahan, who was just
nominated for a GRAMMY in the "Best New Artist"
category!
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There's a lot of Celtics pride in Boston tonight, as the Prudential Tower is lit up in green with the message "Go C's." ❤️☘️🏀 bit.ly/3z6Ql4Y
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We hope all of you will keep #Patriots star James White in your thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt condolences to him and his family. 💔 #NFL #football #NewEngland bit.ly/32OZlZX
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BOSTON STRONG ❤️💙💛 It's been nine years since that fateful Marathon Monday, but you're always in our thoughts. We're sharing our love for Martin Richard, Lingzi Lu, Krystle Campbell, Sean Collier and Dennis Simmonds. #BostonStrong #OneBostonDay
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ROYAL VISIT: Prince William and Kate Middleton are coming to Boston to present this year's Earthshot Prizes in December. Details>> bit.ly/3RRQkXI
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It's rained in Boston every Saturday since March 22 this year! It's still early, but rain may be in the forecast this weekend -- which would set an all-time record of soggy Saturdays. Latest forecast: wcvb.com/article/video-rain-…
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#Celtics and #NBA legend Bill Russell, who died in 2022, will be immortalized in #Boston as the city is set to rename a bridge in his honor. wcvb.com/article/celtics-leg…
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Harvey Leonard, the Dean of Boston meteorologists who so many of us have grown up watching, announced his retirement Wednesday -- and a new role. on.wcvb.com/3w37lVF
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Beautiful moment at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, as Women's Professional winner Hellen Obiri is greeted by her daughter and family.
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BREAKING: Trump administration freezes $2.2B in grants to Harvard after university rejects 'unprecedented demands' wcvb.com/article/harvard-rej…
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Two people were thrown into the ocean after a whale landed on their fishing boat off the New Hampshire coast on Tuesday morning, and the entire incident was caught on video by two brothers on a nearby boat wcvb.com/article/boat-whale-…
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Royal entrance: See William and Kate arrive on the 'green carpet' for Earthshot Prize awards show being hosted in Boston. (📷 AP) on.wcvb.com/3imbf7J
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Maura Healey has been sworn in as the 73rd Governor of Massachusetts. She is the first woman to be elected to the office.
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#BostonStrong ❤️💙💛 It's been 11 years since that fateful Marathon Monday, but you're always in our thoughts. We're sharing our love for Martin Richard, Lingzi Lu, Krystle Campbell, Sean Collier and Dennis Simmonds. #OneBostonDay
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You might remember him as Boston's Bozo the Clown or as a Man About Town, but anyone who knew him will remember Frank Avruch as a true gentleman. Tonight, we say farewell to a Boston TV legend. bit.ly/2pzaY2u
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Bruce Cassidy was fired as Boston Bruins head coach one year ago. Tonight, he's celebrating a Stanley Cup championship with his new team, the Las Vegas Golden Knights. How you feeling #NHLBruins fans? (📷 Getty Images)
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Powerful moment outside #Boston police HQ, where a large crowd of protesters cheer after @BostonPolice officers "take a knee" amid #BostonProtests. on.wcvb.com/2Xsu2BB
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Hockey honor guard: Injured high school #hockey player AJ Quetta's teammates gathered this morning for a sendoff as he leaves for a specialized rehab in Atlanta. on.wcvb.com/3bb9L9d
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#BostonStrong ❤️💙💛 It's been 10 years since that fateful Marathon Monday, but you're always in our thoughts. We're sharing our love for Martin Richard, Lingzi Lu, Krystle Campbell, Sean Collier and Dennis Simmonds. #OneBostonDay
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🚚💥 #Storrowing on Soldiers Field Road eastbound in #Boston tore the roof off this moving truck. @MassDOT said the bridge was inspected and no damage was found.
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Gotta love #RedSox Pedro Martinez: "I'm a Bostonian."
Sheffield: "I thought you were Dominican?"
"I'm a Dominican Bostonian." ❤❤⚾⚾
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Never give up - A Boston Marathon runner crawled across the finish line after collapsing on Boylston Street. wcvb.com/article/129th-bosto…
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Prince William and Kate are coming to Boston in December wcvb.com/article/prince-will…
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🙏🙏🙏 THANK YOU, Dartmouth Police who used their drone to locate a missing 2-year-old Friday night in Freetown during a rainy, cold and windy storm. The child was found in the woods a ¼ mile away from where they were last seen. 💙💙💙
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Photo of boy comforting classmate with autism on first day of school goes viral wcvb.com/article/viral-photo…
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A 600-pound leatherback sea turtle is back in the ocean after three Massachusetts organizations cooperated to rescue the animal. wcvb.com/article/600-pound-l…
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"It was a very intense week"
A second juror in the Karen Read retrial is breaking her silence tonight, speaking to WCVB's John Atwater outside of her home.
wcvb.com/article/it-was-a-ve…
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Protesters gather at State House in support of Trump's deportation plan | Click on the image to read the full story wcvb.com/article/trump-suppo…
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Our hearts go out to K9 Kitt, who was killed responding to a domestic call. Police say the K9 was one of three Braintree police officers ambushed by a suspect, and shot multiple times. on.wcvb.com/3fNkv0Z
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Congratulations to Remy and his dad, who ran the #BostonMarathon today in support of Cops for Kids with Cancer 🏃 wcvb.com/boston-marathon
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WOW! This is what Jackson Falls looked like Monday afternoon, as torrential rain caused rapid snowmelt and flash flooding in the beloved White Mountains town located about two miles north of Story Land.
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"Holy cannoli!!" A massive moose created quite the stir at a Massachusetts school this morning. wcvb.com/article/holy-cannol…
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Spencer, a golden retriever known for his adorable support of @BostonMarathon athletes, has reached his finish line after another difficult battle with cancer. wcvb.com/article/spencer-bos…
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#NewtonMA, which is represented by @RepJoeKennedy in the US House, has picked incumbent @SenMarkey by a 2-to-1 margin over Kennedy, with nearly all precincts counted. #MAprimary #MAsen
Live updates here: on.wcvb.com/2ETDSp9
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