Boston's weather forecast predicts slightly warmer temperatures and sunshine after a cold spell, with highs near 30 degrees on Friday and a gradual warm-up into the weekend.

Two pedestrians were struck by a car in West Roxbury; both were conscious, one hospitalized, with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating; no arrests made.

A Winthrop man, Joseph Clemens, was charged with DUI and other offenses after a head-on collision with a police cruiser. He escaped hospitalization, while the officer was injured but stable.

Rachel Chen has been sentenced to prison for running tech support scams targeting the elderly in New Hampshire, causing significant financial losses. She's also required to pay restitution.

Massachusetts AG Campbell secures a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers, providing up to $108 million for the state to aid opioid crisis relief efforts.

A former Bosnian prison camp supervisor was sentenced to 65 months in prison for hiding his role in persecuting ethnic Serbs to obtain U.S. citizenship.

Boston Police seek help identifying a suspect in Roxbury vandalism, circulating a surveillance image for public assistance. The young female suspect wore a black bonnet and sneakers. Anonymous tips can be submitted to help the investigation.

MIT and Caltech scientists have developed a new vaccine designed to protect against multiple coronavirus variants by using nanoparticles with receptor-binding proteins.

Watertown Police arrested Isaiah Louissaint, 19, for carrying a stolen firearm during a traffic stop, as detailed in a social media post by the department.

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.

Massachusetts Governor Healey nominates Sarah Turano-Flores for Associate Justice of the Land Court, following Lauren Reznick's prior nomination, subject to confirmation by the Governor's Council.

A car crashed into Ashmont Nursery School in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, causing minor injuries to the driver and no injuries inside the school. The accident is under investigation.

Worcester Police seek help finding missing 44-year-old Ryan Murray, last seen on Burncoat Street. Described as 5'9", with brown hair, blue eyes, wearing dark sweatpants. Call 508-799-8606 or 911 with information.