Tag: Massachusetts
Old records shed new light on smallpox outbreaks in 1700s
BOSTON — A highly contagious disease originating far from America's shores triggers deadly outbreaks that spread rapidly, infecting the masses. Shots are available, but...
Handwritten example of famous Einstein equation gets $1.2M
BOSTON — A letter written by Albert Einstein in which he writes out his famous E = mc2 equation has sold at auction for...
Patriots’ roster at 90 with additions of Colbert, Gaffney
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots signed veteran safety Adrian Colbert and running back Tyler Gaffney on Friday, bringing them to the maximum of 90...
Filing: Ex-Boston mayor knew of abuse claims against top cop
BOSTON — Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was aware of decades-old domestic violence allegations against the city's now embattled top cop before picking him...
Courtroom sketch artist in several notorious cases dies
BOSTON — A courtroom sketch artist who drew pictures of defendants in some of the most notorious cases tried in federal court in Boston,...
AP Sportlight
May 21
1881 — A small group of tennis club members...
Smith scores in 2nd OT to lead Bruins past Capitals 3-2
BOSTON — Craig Smith scored 5:48 into the second overtime Wednesday night to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals...
US ends use of 2 immigration jails accused of mistreatment
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Thursday that it will stop using immigration detention facilities in Massachusetts and Georgia that are the subject of...
Big gaps in vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A steady crowd of people flowed into the New England Patriots' stadium for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this...
Tatum scores 50, Celtics beat Wizards 118-100 in play-in
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 32 of his 50 points in the second half, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Washington Wizards...
