Ofer Kalderon has been released from Hamas captivity after over 16 months, as part of a hostage exchange, reuniting with his family to the relief of his cousin Jason Greenberg in Needham, Massachusetts.

Waltham Police arrested two individuals after a stabbing during a home invasion on Bacon Street; the 59-year-old victim declined hospitalization and the incident is under investigation.

A three-alarm fire caused significant damage to a building in Jamaica Plain, Boston, displacing 16 residents who were aided by the Red Cross. No injuries were reported, and the BFD is investigating the cause; damages are estimated at $1 million.

Edward T. Bolin, 51, of Winooski, Vermont, died in an early morning crash on I-89 in South Burlington. Details of the accident are under investigation.

Two paintings were stolen from a Somerville gallery, with the police releasing a video of the hooded suspect. The community seeks the public's help in retrieving the artworks.

MIT engineers have developed a new method to improve safety for multiagent robotic systems, such as drone shows and autonomous vehicles, by enabling agents to map out safety zones in real time.

Wareham Police seek help to find missing 64-year-old William MacMillan, last seen January 28 driving a tan Lexus. Contact Detective Lieutenant Smith with info.

A Manchester man is charged with multiple sexual crimes against children and his girlfriend faces related charges; police appeal for more information.

The Essex County DA dropped charges against Zeneyda Barrera, halting prosecution and underlining the focus on rehabilitation for youth through diversion programs.

Blackstone-Millville Regional High School in Massachusetts closed due to a social media threat against a student. Investigations are ongoing, with safety being the priority.

A student was charged for a bomb threat at Weston High School, which led to schools' evacuation; the threat involved a teacher from a different state, and the suspect is facing legal repercussions.

A water main break in Plymouth leads to repair work and water outages in select areas, with authorities working to fix the issue and communicate updates to residents.

Two Boston gang members were sentenced for racketeering and drug trafficking, with details of their crimes and investigation outlined by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley.