A Cathay Pacific flight from Boston to Hong Kong returned shortly after takeoff due to smoke in the cockpit and cabin; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Over 60 birds were found dead in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with avian flu suspected. Authorities advise against touching dead birds and for poultry owners to take precautions.

Waltham Police issued an alert for missing teen Marjorie Corado-Quelex; she's 5'5", last seen in black clothing. Public urged to call 781-314-3600 with info.

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

New diet drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Semaglutide aid weight loss, but experts stress exercise's broader health benefits and the importance of combining them with medication.

A Windsor man was arrested after stealing a fire truck, conducting fake police stops in Massachusetts, and leading police on a pursuit, facing multiple charges.

A 75-year-old man was rescued after his U-Haul truck fell through ice on Echo Lake in Maine; he was unharmed but the truck submerged, pending a salvage operation.

A body was found in the water under McArdle Bridge in Chelsea Creek, with Boston Police confirming and investigating the incident without revealing the deceased's identity.

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.

Boston Police arrested D’Vente Vick for firearm and drug charges after a late-night drug bust involving crack cocaine and a firearm without a serial number.

A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, up to 10 inches, to Boston on Sunday with hazardous travel conditions and an Arctic chill to follow on Monday.

A train collided with a van on Sutton Street in North Andover, with no injuries reported. The van driver had navigated around lowered gates. Another car was hit by a train that day without injuries. The incidents highlight railroad crossing dangers.