A Waltham man has been sentenced to 15 years for attempting to traffic a child for sexual purposes after a sting operation exposed his intentions to meet with a 12-year-old girl.

Harvard's MAPS project provides a digital atlas correlating ancient infrastructure with modern economies and includes data on historic events for research and education.

Sabrina Carpenter announces her "Short n' Sweet" North American tour with 29 dates starting September 23, concluding in LA on November 15. The singer's latest singles top charts, and she's set to release her sixth album in August.

A 21-year-old man was shot in the leg near a Fall River playground but is expected to recover, with police seeking the shooter. No arrests have been made.

Somerset Police are seeking the public's help to identify the getaway driver involved in a Home Depot shoplifting case; the suspect with a cross tattoo on his ankle is still at large.

Residents of Southborough are alerted after a daytime burglary by three masked suspects on Mt. Vickery Road. Police seek public help to identify the individuals caught on security footage.

Boston Police engaged in community policing during "Charlestown's Got Performance Contest," mingling with residents, cheering young performers, and enhancing relationships within the community.

East Boston police arrested Ivan Ortiz for possession of an illegal firearm after a disturbance call led officers to discover a modified Glock 17 in his fanny pack.

MIT researchers suggest waves may shape Titan's coastlines based on erosion models, contrasting earlier inconclusive evidence of wave activity on Saturn's moon.

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey signed a new law banning revenge porn and targeting “deepfakes,” enhancing legal protections against abuse and exploitation.

Boston Police arrested Takari Hokett in Roxbury for unlawful firearm possession after responding to a disturbance call.

A search for victims of convicted child serial killer Lewis Lent Jr. in Massachusetts did not find new evidence. Lent, who is serving life, has admitted to killing three children.

A man died in a fishing accident on the Taunton River when his boat sank after the propeller got tangled in a rope. His brother survived by clinging to a flotation device.