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ICE provides timeline leading to death of Haitian man in their custody The man's brother told NewsCenter 5 he died as a result of an untreated tooth infection.

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Astronomers capture the most detailed image yet of our galaxy’s center Astronomers produced the most complete map of the center of the Milky Way, which can provide insight into how stars and planets are formed.

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2 Mass. seniors selected for US Senate Youth Program Two Massachusetts seniors will attend the U.S. Senate Youth Program in Washington to meet officials, listen to a Supreme Court justice and receive scholarship support.

2 Mass. seniors selected for US Senate Youth Program | Click on the image to read the full story

Fans excited for Tatum's TD Garden return On Friday night, Tatum is expected to make his long awaited return to the TD Garden.

Fans excited for Tatum's TD Garden return | Click on the image to read the full story

IRS warns of AI-enabled tax scams as refund season peaks An IRS special agent warns of AI-aided impersonation, identity-theft tax schemes and social media misinformation during refund season — and offers steps to protect your refund.

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Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano goes 'On the Record' about the legislative audit. Watch the full episode Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on WCVB.

NTSB: No evidence of flight control malfunction before Maine plane crash All six people on board the plane died in the January crash at Bangor International Airport, Maine's second-largest airport.

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The TD Garden will be decked out in white for the anticipated return of Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum.

Josh Brogadir is at the Garden with more.

Misconduct allegations against state police sergeant impacting murder case Three brothers charged in a 2020 Lowell killing say Mass. State Police withheld cruiser footage from crash that occurred three years later, alleging a cover-up.

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Where to watch all the 2026 Best Picture nominees This year's Best Picture nominees: Here's who's in them, what they're about and where you can watch.

Where to watch all the 2026 Best Picture nominees

Former President Barack Obama speaks during final public tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Former President Barack Obama said the presidential runs in the 1980s by the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. set the stage for other Black leaders, including himself.

Former President Barack Obama speaks during final public tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson | Click on the image to read the full story

Best buddies: An aquarium's harbor seal goes viral after playing with rubber duck toy Reggae, a 33-year-old harbor seal, is gaining popularity online for his playful interactions with a large rubber duck, part of an enrichment program. Watch the video.

Best buddies: An aquarium's harbor seal goes viral after playing with rubber duck toy | Click on the image to read the full story

Mass. man indicted for murder after body left outside South Shore Hospital Caron was held without bail and will appear in Plymouth Superior Court at a later date.

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The fiancée of one of fisherman lost when the Yankee Rose overturned off Cape Cod this week has identified him. One victim was recovered, but the search for the other man has been suspended.

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The New England Patriots plane was chartered this week by the government to fly Americans home from the Middle East. https://www.wcvb.com/article/new-england-patriots-plane-state-department-charter-flight-middle-east/70639687 

Evidence suggests the deadly blast at an Iranian school was likely a US airstrike Iran has blamed Israel and the United States for the blast. Neither country has accepted responsibility.

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'A wonderful thing': Longtime ER doctor receives heart transplant during snowstorm A Southern Indiana emergency room doctor is recovering after receiving a life-saving heart transplant during a winter storm.

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Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal to resolve home invasion case The deal was struck Friday, on the same day that a judge planned to hear a challenge to Moore’s arrest in December on three charges, including felony home invasion.

Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal to resolve home invasion case | Click on the image to read the full story

Prosecutors drop most charges against brothers after evidence review Most charges were dismissed against two brothers linked to alleged indecent assaults at an elementary school, but one indecent-assault count against a teacher remains.

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Deadly rollover in Mass. town under investigation The identity of the driver is not being released at this time.

Deadly rollover in Mass. town under investigation | Click on the image to read the full story

Police see uptick in tree service scams on Cape Cod following blizzard If you or a loved one have fallen victim to one of these scams, you're encouraged to contact police and file a report.

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He's back! Boston Celtics classify Jayson Tatum as "available" to play less than a year after he tore his Achilles tendon.

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A worker making a delivery at the Omni Parker House fell about 20 feet after the metal plate covering the sidewalk he was standing on gave way. https://www.wcvb.com/article/worker-falls-ventilation-shaft-omni-parker-house-boston/70637601 

A New Hampshire couple stranded in the Middle East returned home to cheers and tight hugs from loved ones. https://www.wcvb.com/article/new-hampshire-couple-returns-middle-east-boston/70631511 

Here’s which states people were moving into and out of in 2025 There were 31 states with a positive net domestic migration in 2025.

Here’s which states people were moving into and out of in 2025 | Click on the image to read the full story

MassDOT phasing out E-ZPass transponders, switching to stickers MassDOT is rolling out 65-cent E‑ZPass sticker transponders for new and replacement users this month; hard-case units will continue to work to pay tolls.

MassDOT phasing out E-ZPass transponders, switching to stickers | Click on the image to read the full story

Video shows chemical explosion, fire as hazardous waste is unloaded at a California facility Two men are facing charges after an investigation into chemical explosions and fires at a waste management facility in California last year.

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Wendy's offers $100,000 job to be its 'Chief Tasting Officer' Wendy’s is offering a six-figure salary to one lucky fast-food fan willing to taste and talk about its menu.

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Pats' plane chartered by State Dept. to bring Americans home from Middle East The State Department chartered the New England Patriots' plane, AirKraft, to fly Americans from the Middle East; officials say the Patriots organization was not involved.

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Country by country, here's how the Iran War is affecting the Middle East and beyond The broadening Iran War has ricocheted across the region and beyond, with nearly every country in the Middle East sustaining damage from missile hits, drone strikes or shrapnel. Many are reporting casualties, and key embassies, economic engines and passageways have closed down.

Country by country, here's how the Iran War is affecting the Middle East and beyond | Click on the image to read the full story