Roger W. Reddick Jr. pleaded guilty to a 2000 rape and home invasion, ending the victim's two-decade wait for justice, following advances in DNA technology.

Boston's forecast included a stretch of sunny, yet crisp days with cold temperatures and brisk winds, but with a warming trend leading up to a mostly sunny Christmas Day. Showers may return by Tuesday.

Joao Mendes pleads guilty to wire fraud, admitting to obtaining over $1.5M in COVID-relief funds through false claims. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

A federal grand jury has indicted Herbert Small, a 22-year-old from Boston, on charges of firearm, ammunition, and drug offenses. He faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence if convicted.

Boston Police report a homicide on Gove Street, East Boston, where 34-year-old Wilfredo Landaverde Arevalo was fatally stabbed. No suspects or motives have been disclosed as investigations continue. Public assistance is requested.

A suspect, Christopher Meade, faces charges related to a Roxbury shooting after being arrested for a separate crime. The Boston Police Department connected him to a December incident where the victim survived being shot multiple times.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reinstates mask mandate due to a spike in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and influenza. The decision is data-driven and aims to protect vulnerable patients.

A major storm in Massachusetts left many without power, with full restoration not expected until days later, despite over 450 crews working on repairs.

A Massachusetts man received a 70-month prison sentence for a nationwide fraud scheme targeting rideshare and delivery companies, involving identity theft and fake accounts.

Massachusetts schools closed due to storm-induced power outages, affecting multiple counties and disrupting education, with some institutions turning to remote learning.

Dae Gee Korean BBQ is set to open its first Massachusetts location in Chelmsford as part of its national expansion, highlighted by its all-you-can-eat offerings and authentic Korean flavors.

The study by an MIT economist suggests colon cancer screenings reduce cancer risk by 0.5%, which is double previous estimates, underscoring the importance of actual screenings over invitations.

Boston Police arrested Luis Fernando Guzman-Ortiz in Roxbury for unlawful firearm possession after a routine traffic stop revealed a concealed weapon and a suspended driver's license.