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on.nbcboston.comPolice investigation underway ManchesterManchester police confirmed they were investigating a situation on Wheelock Street and that there was no threat to the public.

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HAPPENING NOW: Manchester police confirmed they were investigating a situation on Wheelock Street and that there could be road closures in the area. on.nbcboston.com/FDPq6uG

on.nbcboston.comMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says America is ready to elect a womanWhitmer responded to comments by Michelle Obama last year that voters aren’t ready to elect a female president and did not deny a potential 2028 run.

“I would put my money on any Democratic governor in the country against [Vice President] JD Vance or [Secretary of State] Marco Rubio in 2028,” she added, pointing to two Republicans widely expected to run for president in two years. on.nbcboston.com/Wffe4Ko

on.nbcboston.comBoston biotech cuts 14% of its staff to focus on cancer clinical trialsTango Therapeutics is trimming its workforce as its stops some preclinical work and research activities. The Boston biotech wants to focus on its clinical product candidates, vopimetostat and TNG456, and deprioritize novel target discovery. More on this story from Boston Business Journal

A Boston biotech company is trimming its workforce as its stops some preclinical work and research activities. on.nbcboston.com/g3arXDR

on.nbcboston.comTaylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and more inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of FameTaylor Swift said her ability to “genre hop” was because she had learned the fundamentals of songwriting in Nashville.

Taylor Swift signed her first publishing deal in Nashville at the age of 14. About 22 years and 14 Grammys later, she joined the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame along with Lyle Lovett, Shawn Camp, Lee Thomas Miller, Bruce Channel and J.I. Allison. on.nbcboston.com/3MNrOps

on.nbcboston.comIsraelis vote in tense election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu after 3 years of warTuesday's vote is the first since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the subsequent wars in the Middle East. With no clear majority, coalition talks could take weeks.

Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country is embroiled in unresolved wars, still reeling from Hamas' 2023 attack and deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. on.nbcboston.com/zZWAByQ

on.nbcboston.comLive updates: Matthew Farwell's twin brother to resume his testimonyWilliam Farwell, the twin brother of Matthew Farwell, is set to return to the witness stand Tuesday in the Sandra Birchmore murder trial.

TWIN'S TESTIMONY: Matthew Farwell's twin brother returns to the witness stand today in the Sandra Birchmore murder trial. What will William Farwell reveal? Live updates from court. on.nbcboston.com/R7NfzGE

on.nbcboston.comState police union, Healey reject Minogue's quid-pro-quo claim as ‘false'The Republican candidate for governor suggested the trooper contract in Healey’s budget was traded for the union’s endorsement.

Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Minogue raised allegations about the Massachusetts State Police union's endorsement of Gov. Maura Healey — which the union rejected as "categorically false" and the Healey campaign called "an unhinged rant." on.nbcboston.com/q9OydiN

on.nbcboston.comCatholic bishops say private prayer with Trump used for political purposes without consentTwo Catholic bishops expressed regret after the White House shared photos of their prayer with Trump ahead of the midterm elections.

Two bishops expressed regret after the White House publicized their prayer with Trump, saying the meeting was not a political endorsement. on.nbcboston.com/qYVp1bp

on.nbcboston.comWoman says she had seizure after Gloucester attack left her bitten and bruisedKatrina Wheeler is recovering after she says two women attacked her outside the Pilot House restaurant on Thursday.

Someone passing by in an Uber caught the end of the confrontation on camera. "At the end, you can hear me scream when she bit me," Katrina Wheeler said. on.nbcboston.com/xKcGcFe

on.nbcboston.comCooler temps today, but 70s are possible later in the weekColder air has come in overnight to drop us back to October reality. This won’t interrupt our streak of sunny weather, however.

BOSTON FORECAST: Colder air has come in overnight to drop us back to October reality. But temps could approach 70 again later in the week. on.nbcboston.com/IQEHowC

on.nbcboston.comHow are Maura Healey and Mike Minogue voting on 9 Mass. ballot questions?The two gubernatorial candidates, like all Massachusetts voters, will weigh in on a long list of initiatives on next week’s ballot.

Nine ballot questions are up for debate this November in Massachusetts. Voters are weighing how they feel about the issues, including Democratic Gov. Maura Healey and her Republican challenger, Mike Minogue. on.nbcboston.com/1wyt1e5

on.nbcboston.com‘Something's gotta give': Foster grandma struggles with her own housing crisisMarylyn Johnson, known as “Mema,” continues to volunteer with preschoolers at the Dorchester Head Start program despite being evicted from her own home. Like many seniors living on fixed incomes, she says rising rents and the increasing cost of living have made it harder to get by.

For years, Marylyn Johnson has been a familiar face at a Dorchester Head Start program. Known as "Mema," the 75-year-old spends her days helping care for preschoolers through the Foster Grandparent Program. But she's struggling to find housing of her own. on.nbcboston.com/OJen9Fp

on.nbcboston.com5-year-old hit and critically injured in North AttleboroughThe young victim was airlifted to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence.

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A young child was airlifted with critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle Sunday in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. on.nbcboston.com/iQywdrg

on.nbcboston.comBrewers explode vs. Rays to seize 3-0 lead in World SeriesMilwaukee scored eight 2-out runs in the fifth en route to a 10-1 final score on Monday.

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When it's your year, the signs will be evident. on.nbcboston.com/7PZBIAH

on.nbcboston.comBrian Scalabrine spoke more about his claim that Jaylen Brown "demanded" a trade out of Boston.Did Jaylen Brown 'demand' trade from C's? Scal clarifies comments

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The Jaylen Brown trade saga has taken another unexpected turn, with NBC Sports Boston analyst Brian Scalabrine insinuating that Brown requested a trade out of Boston, and the C's obliged by shipping him to the Philadelphia 76ers. on.nbcboston.com/yZhQ0do

on.nbcboston.comJay-Z will perform Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show live from Los AngelesThe 25-time Grammy winner, who has worked with the NFL since 2019, has never performed at the Super Bowl.

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Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation has produced the Super Bowl halftime show since 2019, will perform at this year's championship in Los Angeles. on.nbcboston.com/eMnijVJ

on.nbcboston.comDriver killed in Shrewsbury crashA person was pronounced dead at an area hospital after the three-vehicle crash on Route 20.

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The three-vehicle crash on Route 20 left the driver of a Honda Accord dead, Shrewsbury police said. on.nbcboston.com/MDsjI7p

on.nbcboston.comFormer sheriff's deputy who had employees do free work on his home sentenced to prisonThomas Brady, who worked for the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, pleaded guilty to federal charges of bribery and witness tampering.

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Thomas Brady of Norwood, who worked with the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, pleaded guilty to federal charges after reporting from the NBC10 Boston Investigators raised ethical questions. on.nbcboston.com/A4PuZQe

on.nbcboston.comJames Beard winner's high-end Japanese restaurant chain is expanding to BostonA group of high-end Japanese restaurants with roots in Texas, whose chef/founder is a James Beard award winner, will be expanding to Boston.

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A group of high-end Japanese restaurants with roots in Texas, whose chef/founder is a James Beard award winner, will be expanding to Boston. on.nbcboston.com/HM6tOwS

on.nbcboston.comEx-DPW superintendent in Worcester County pays $35K penalty for double-dippingThe Massachusetts Ethics Commission found Jason Pimental worked hundreds of hours for a state agency while he was also collecting a full-time paycheck for the Barre Department of Public Works. The developments come after an NBC10 Boston “Small Town Secrets” investigation.

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A former Department of Public Works superintendent in Worcester County is admitting he violated the conflict of interest law by working hundreds of hours for a state agency while he was also collecting a paycheck for his town position. on.nbcboston.com/6G0Kn0x

on.nbcboston.comMike Vrabel seemingly unhappy with $250,000 fine being leaked to mediaMike Vrabel said he couldn't comment on the report of him facing a $250,000 fine for being critical of officials.

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Mike Vrabel said he couldn't comment on the report of him facing a $250,000 fine for being critical of officials. The Patriots coach did, however, share his opinion on what he considers the most effective communication between a coach and an official. on.nbcboston.com/BHUXFKx

on.nbcboston.comConnecticut university mourns loss of English professor killed in hit-and-runThe incident happened at the intersection of Whalley and West Rock Avenue around 9 p.m. as Shea walked on the crosswalk with his wife, according to New Haven Police.

Students and faculty at Southern Connecticut State University are processing the loss of long-time English Professor Michael Shea. on.nbcboston.com/gaKL1JA

on.nbcboston.comLive updates: Celtics, Bulls facing off at TD GardenBoston won two of three games against Chicago last season.

Follow along as the Boston Celtics host the Chicago Bulls, fresh off a brilliant 36-point performance from Jayson Tatum. on.nbcboston.com/XS8UnLN

on.nbcboston.comMicrosoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as AI spending acceleratesThe company's voluntary exit offer was available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Microsoft has offered 60,000 employees, or about 27% of its global workforce, voluntary buyouts as the software giant spends heavily on artificial intelligence. on.nbcboston.com/6Z9q2M2

on.nbcboston.comRoute 1 south closed after oil tanker rolls over in Danvers, police sayAn oil tanker rolled over on Route 1 in Danvers on Monday evening, closing one side of the highway, Massachusetts State Police said.

HAPPENING NOW: An oil tanker rolled over on Route 1 in Danvers on Monday evening, closing one side of the highway, Mass. State Police say. on.nbcboston.com/nal6dpd

on.nbcboston.comMatthew Farwell's brother begins testifying in Sandra Birchmore case | Recap, analysisA major witness in the investigation into Sandra Birchmore's death took the stand today: defendant Matthew Farwell's brother, William Farwell. He said he was...

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COMMONWEALTH CONFIDENTIAL: Today, dramatic testimony from a key witness in Matthew Farwell's trial — before Farwell's twin brother took the stand. Recap now on NBC10 Boston or right here. on.nbcboston.com/ej3dxxh

on.nbcboston.comJames Comey charged for a third time by the Trump administrationThe former FBI director, a longtime target of President Donald Trump, has not been indicted in the latest case against him.

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NEW: Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged by federal prosecutors with transmission of national defense information and conspiracy to transmit national defense information. on.nbcboston.com/auNFter

on.nbcboston.comEverett police stop vehicle reported stolen with child insideAuthorities in Everett said Lynn police put out an alert about the theft; the driver was taken into custody on Revere Beach Parkway.

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Right now: A child is safe and a driver is in custody after a vehicle reported stolen was stopped in Everett. on.nbcboston.com/GXAO36j

on.nbcboston.comUnited flight turns around after report of terroristic threatA United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Newark carrying 150 passengers returned to the airport after a reported terrorism threat from a passenger.

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Las Vegas police said they detained a 25-year-old passenger after the report on the Saturday night flight headed to Newark, New Jersey. The man was arrested on charges of making a threat or providing false information regarding an act of terrorism. on.nbcboston.com/AIXBLLp

on.nbcboston.comSelf-service airport kiosk asks passenger for 18% tip on bottled water: 'Who am I tipping?'Dr. Clay Moss was asked to leave a tip while buying a bottle of water at a self-service CIBO Express convenience store at Newark Liberty Airport.

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When a man checked out his own beverage at an otherwise empty airport kiosk, the screen prompted him to leave a tip. “Look at this. This is what the world’s come to nowadays,” he said in a video that's gone viral. on.nbcboston.com/UumxO9z

on.nbcboston.comRookie James Hagens has been everything Bruins need... and moreBruins rookie James Hagens is in the Rookie of the Year conversation early in his first full NHL season.

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James Hagens is the Boston Bruins' youngest player at just 19 years old. And through the first 12 games of this NHL season, the rookie forward is proving to be one of the team's most important players, too. on.nbcboston.com/6XkPqch

on.nbcboston.comMatthew Farwell's brother takes the standThe defendant's fraternal twin, William Farwell, was called to testify. He worked for the Stoughton Police Department as well.

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RIGHT NOW: Matthew Farwell's twin brother, who was also a Stoughton police officer, is testifying under immunity in the Sandra Birchmore case. Live updates here. on.nbcboston.com/cOvsWP7

on.nbcboston.comWalter Koenig, Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died.

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Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90. on.nbcboston.com/vZNmNlS

on.nbcboston.comPolice K-9 helps apprehend suspect after 100 mph car chase across NHThe driver, identified by police as 42-year-old Andrew Mcinnes, of Hampton, has been in trouble with the law before, including a similar incident back in 2024.

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WILD POLICE CHASE: A car chase across New Hampshire sent state troopers racing after a suspect at speeds topping 100 mph. And it wasn't the first time the driver has led police on a high-speed pursuit. on.nbcboston.com/Tbu0O6M

on.nbcboston.comState may pay $10M to settle case over DCF's role in autistic teen's deathDavid Almond, 14, was found in October 2020 emaciated, bruised and unresponsive at his father’s Fall River home, an apartment that the Office of the Child Advocate said was in “deplorable condition.”

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David Almond, 14, was found in October 2020 emaciated, bruised and unresponsive at his father's Fall River home, an apartment that the Office of the Child Advocate said was in "deplorable condition." on.nbcboston.com/trgWdM1

on.nbcboston.com‘Heinous': Man accused of raping child in basement of Mass. churchA man was arrested on child rape charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child in the basement of a church in Milford, Massachusetts, police say.

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BREAKING: A man was arrested on child rape charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child in the basement of a church in Milford, Massachusetts, police say. on.nbcboston.com/4Ew4qGH

on.nbcboston.comBeloved former Mass. high school football player killed in car crash in FloridaFrancois Prince Emmanuel Longdaye Yambete — known as Francis Longdaye for short — was one of three Navy sailors stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola who were killed in a car crash around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in Pensacola.

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A beloved former Massachusetts high school football player whose family fled from civil war in Africa has died in a car crash in Florida, his former coach confirmed Monday. on.nbcboston.com/eT4eIP0

on.nbcboston.com40-year-old man shot, killed behind apartment building in Hartford, Conn.When police arrived to the area of 81 Arch Street, they said they found a 40-year-old man unresponsive. He later died at the hospital, police said.

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A 40-year-old man is dead after a shooting behind an apartment building in Hartford early Monday morning. on.nbcboston.com/Ga2EAmm

on.nbcboston.comHolocaust Museum Boston receives $2M gift, plans summer 2027 openingAs construction continues on the new Holocaust Museum Boston, the museum has received $2 million from the Davis Family Charitable Foundation. The gift is one of the largest given by the Davis Family Charitable Foundation, according to Executive Director Molly Macleod. More on this story from Boston Business Journal

As construction continues on the new Holocaust Museum Boston, the museum has received a $2 million donnation from the Davis Family Charitable Foundation. on.nbcboston.com/rgVwSkd

on.nbcboston.comNew details in case of Boston mom whose 4-year-old died after ingesting fentanylDayanna Familia, 35, was arraigned Monday in Dorchester on manslaughter and other charges in connection with the death of her 4-year-old daughter Liyanna Bautista Familia on Aug. 17.

NEW DETAILS: A Boston mother charged after her 4-year-old daughter died from ingesting fentanyl allegedly impeded life-saving efforts by lying to first responders trying to save the child. Here's what prosecutors say she told them. on.nbcboston.com/7rBqtvG

Two Boston City Councilors proposed a list of the worst landlords in the city to be published twice a year for transparency. It would include landlords with repeat housing violations and unpaid fines.

on.nbcboston.com‘This seems so obvious': Rachael Rollins on DA's, feds' Sandra Birchmore probesWatch former Suffolk District Attorney and U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins’ “Commonwealth Confidential” interview on Sandra Birchmore’s death and the Matthew Farwell trial.

'THIS SEEMS SO OBVIOUS': Former Suffolk DA and U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins recently spoke with NBC10 Boston about her thoughts on the Sandra Birchmore investigation and trial. Here's what she had to say. on.nbcboston.com/jeO3Kz4

on.nbcboston.com14-year-old high school freshman killed in Vermont crashAnother student suffered minor injuries in the single-vehicle crash on Saturday.

A 14-year-old high school freshman was killed in a crash in Vermont over the weekend. on.nbcboston.com/8guQeHX

on.nbcboston.comOne dead in early morning Rockland house fireThe person has not been identified yet and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A person died in a fire at a single-family home in Rockland early this morning, according to the Rockland Fire Department. on.nbcboston.com/YY0jlxG

on.nbcboston.comFirefighters battling fire at multi-famly home in BrocktonThe fire was reported around 8:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Spring Street.

JUST IN: Firefighters are battling a fire in a multi-family home in Brockton this morning. on.nbcboston.com/zzPh2XX

on.nbcboston.comLive updates: Birchmore's therapist, medical examiner set to testify in Farwell trialSandra Birchmore's therapist returns to the stand Monday in the murder trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell.

LIVE UPDATES: Sandra Birchmore's therapist and the medical examiner who initially ruled Birchmore's death a suicide are expected to testify today in Matthew Farwell's murder trial. What will jurors hear? on.nbcboston.com/lYgr1Vv

on.nbcboston.comWrong-way driving prevention update from MassDOT after deadly crashesThe update follows the death of a Triton Regional High School senior in a wrong-way crash Sunday morning on Route 1.

Today, MassDOT plans to provide an update on its wrong-way driving prevention systems, which have been upgraded in recent months following a series of deadly wrong-way crashes. on.nbcboston.com/TnYKQ4H

on.nbcboston.comSinger Chris Brown to be sentenced over bottle attack at a London nightclubChris Brown has been in legal trouble since his felony conviction in the 2009 assault of his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, right before the Grammys.

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown is to be sentenced Monday over brawling at a London nightclub three years ago. on.nbcboston.com/AoQZZPX