A Dorchester man faces second-degree murder charges after police say he struck a scooter rider on Saturday; the rider later died and detectives are asking for tips.

A BU public‑relations grad’s satirical Cockroach Janta Party morphed into nationwide protests that helped force India’s education minister to resign.

Boston pediatric burn teams warn gel‑filled squishy toys can rupture and spray hot, sticky gel that causes serious burns and long recovery.

Sunny Monday in Boston with a high near 80°F. A low pressure system brings heavy rain Tuesday–Thursday with localized flooding possible.

ICE Boston arrested a Dominican national in Boston who faces pending state charges alleging solicitation and electronic enticement of a child, officials reported.

Sunny today with a cool start and highs near 74°F. East-facing beaches face a high rip-current risk; heavy rain is possible Tuesday–Wednesday.

Firefighters used an aerial ladder and chainsaws to free a skydiver and a good Samaritan stuck in a Marstons Mills tree; both landed without injury.

Sunny Saturday in Boston with a high near 79°F. Rip-current risk returns Sunday; storms could arrive Tuesday–Wednesday.

Firefighters and state investigators converged on Red Brook Road Friday as emergency crews photographed and processed a house with visible fire damage. Officials have not yet released cause or injury details.

Youth Violence Strike Force seized a loaded revolver during a Roxbury traffic stop and arrested a 23‑year‑old Dorchester man.

Sunny Friday with highs near 81°F and light winds. A mostly dry weekend turns wetter early next week with showers and thunderstorms possible.

A Boston owner's tearful video asking 'Should I just close everything?' pulled millions of views and put local restaurant strain on full display.

A 21-year-old Canton resident was arrested after police say he reached through a bedroom window and grabbed a sleeping woman’s ankle; a judge ordered a competency exam.