A Dominican man, Luis Alfonso Mejia-Diaz, received a 13-year jail term in a federal Boston court for his role in a drug operation distributing fentanyl and cocaine.

Boston Police arrested Xiaofeng Wang for human trafficking and related prostitution charges in Brighton after an undercover operation at 55 Brighton Avenue.

The weather in Boston is transitioning from cloudy to sunny, with temperatures near freezing. The National Weather Service predicts highs in the mid-30s, while NBC Boston notes a dry spell raising drought concerns.

Worcester house fire displaces 13, no injuries reported; firefighting effort challenged by cold weather; cause under investigation. Traffic affected near Main and Cambridge Street.

Springfield Police arrested two after a shooting, recovering a loaded, stolen gun. Victim Madwin Lluveras, later also arrested, was hospitalized with a minor injury.

Josh Kraft, son of Robert Kraft, plans to run for Boston mayor, challenging incumbent Michelle Wu. His background in philanthropy might influence the race shaped by both candidates' records and Boston's political climate.

MIT's Steven Flavell studies roundworm C. elegans to understand human behaviors, mapping neural and molecular mechanisms that could explain our own brain functions. His diverse team aims to apply their findings to more complex systems.

A seven-vehicle crash on Route 2 in Harvard caused traffic disruptions, no injuries; the scene was later cleared, with authorities investigating the cause.

Boston police arrested Tyrone Turner for illegal possession of drugs, a firearm, ammunition, and related items in Dorchester, indicating potential intent to distribute.

Boston Police arrested two men in Dorchester for drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession during a raid, where an officer was bitten by a dog.

A hit-and-run in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood left one pedestrian dead and another injured. The driver remains at large and police are investigating.

A school bus crash in Waltham resulted in minor injuries to six students and the van driver. The incident is under investigation with no charges yet determined.

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts outlined her administration's plans for transportation, housing, education, and economic growth in a State of the Commonwealth Address, aiming for advancements without raising taxes.