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Man sentenced to life in prison for killing pregnant girlfriend, burying her body in Rehoboth

Gregory R. Groom was sentenced to serve at least 25 years in prison.

Lowell man charged after allegedly driving the wrong way on N.H. highway toward state trooper, police say

Thomas Burke, 39, was also charged with felony reckless conduct and reckless driving.

Matthew Farwell’s jury is reporting a deadlock. Impasse is a familiar territory for Mass. jurors in high profile cases.

The jury in Matthew Farwell's trial reported a deadlock on Monday, but the judge encouraged them to continue.

Amid schools uproar, Sharon grapples with racist remarks at Town Meeting

Many residents and local officials are disappointed that a debate over voting no confidence in five School Committee members devolved into racist comments and other forms of discrimination.

Lieutenant John Fanning led the State Police probe into Sandra Birchmore’s death. He never testified at Matthew Farwell’s trial.

Matthew Farwell's twin brother testified that John Fanning told him, “I need this like I need a [expletive] bullet in the head.”

Bodycam footage shows February traffic stop turn violent as police killed man who shot two Fall River officers

Police fatally shot Nigel Vaughn after he opened fire on officers during a traffic stop, authorities said.

‘This man gave us a place to live’: Crackdown on homeless encampment in Lawrence leaves residents at a loss

“We may not have the answer to this homelessness situation,” said Roger Farah, the pastor at the House of Mercy Church. “But we are trying to do something about it.”

Today in history: White supremacists stage coup in Wilmington, North Carolina

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2026. There are 51 days left in the year.