A Vermont man received a 9-15 year prison sentence for the manslaughter of his 2-year-old son who drowned after the father crashed his car while intoxicated.

Dr. Marcus Swann and his practice, Direct Pay Dental in Falmouth, face Medicaid fraud and larceny charges for filing fraudulent claims to MassHealth totaling nearly $200,000.

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found an exception to Fourier's Law, revealing that heat can also travel in unusual ways in certain materials, challenging classical understanding.

A study by MIT and Max Planck Institute scientists found that exposure to different music influences rhythm perception, with a universal bias toward simple ratios.

A child was hit by a vehicle after getting off a school bus in Brockton. The student's injuries are non-life-threatening and officials urge driver caution around buses and schools.

A pedestrian was hit by a van on an East Boston highway, causing delays and a police response. The non-life-threatening injuries led to hospitalization, with ongoing investigations into the incident.

Boston's All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival, designed for girls aged 7-14, will occur during the April school vacation and includes sports, wellness workshops, and speakers promoting active lifestyles.

Heavy rainfall and flood risks are forecasted for Boston, with strong winds and a significant storm expected to exacerbate conditions later in the week.

A Brockton juvenile was arrested for a February shootout in New Bedford. No injuries were reported from the incident.

A Massachusetts man faces charges for reportedly trapping two girls in a church bathroom. The incident has heightened concerns for youth safety in Hudson.

Massachusetts expands the Medicare Savings Program, removing the asset limit and raising income thresholds, benefiting more elders with health care cost assistance.

A 64-year-old New Hampshire man died in a snowmobile accident in Pittsburg after tipping over while navigating a turn. Despite CPR by colleagues and rescue efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Researchers at UMass Amherst have developed a robotic hip exoskeleton to help stroke survivors improve walking abilities and address walking asymmetry.