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Family, attorneys push to keep detained immigrant in New England

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Peter Eliopoulos

Attorneys for a Guatemalan immigrant arrested in New Bedford, Massachusetts, this week are trying to keep him detained in New England. Juan Francisco Mendez, 29, has been held in New Hampshire since Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents broke the window of his car Monday to take him into custody. Attorneys for Mendez filed a habeas petition to keep him close by and ensure he is not held somewhere across the country, a common strategy by federal authorities.
Trump threatens to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Peter Eliopoulos

People around the country are reacting after President Donald Trump's administration froze more than $2 billion in federal grant money bound for Harvard University.The freeze comes after the university rejected a list of government demands, including shutting down diversity, equity and inclusion programs, cooperating with immigration authorities, and reforming international student admissions.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is a Harvard alum."We're very impacted by the jobs and the federal funding...
Mass. man running Boston Marathon in support of local youth summer camp

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Peter Eliopoulos

Rick Musiol of East Boston is gearing up for his first Boston Marathon. Musiol is not only pushing his physical limits but also giving back to the community in a way that will impact thousands of Boston's youth. For nearly 15 years, Musiol has been a dedicated supporter of Camp Harbor View, a summer camp located on Boston’s Long Island. The camp provides valuable programming and a safe, welcoming environment for the city's youth.
Red Sox fan goes viral after catching foul ball using fried dough

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Peter Eliopoulos

Fenway is no stranger to unusual fan interactions, with one Red Sox fan from Ipswich using his fried dough to catch a foul ball during Thursday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. "I sort of like, raised my shoulder and the fried dough was here — and I kind of got it and it actually got trapped — the baseball got trapped right in the fried dough," Red Sox fan Max Kivekas said. The fried dough replaced a mitt, with Kivekas making quite the catch.
Mass. doctor convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the death of wife

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Peter Eliopoulos |Phil Tenser

Jurors reached a verdict Thursday in the trial of a Massachusetts urologist who is accused in connection with the death of his wife five years ago. Ingolf Tuerk was accused of killing his wife, 45-year-old Kathleen McLean, who was last seen at the couple's Valley Road home on May 14, 2020. Her remains were found days later in a small pond not far from the couple's Dover home, officials said.
Federal hearing in Mass. challenge to Trump deportation policy

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Peter Eliopoulos |Phil Tenser

Arguments are being presented Thursday in a federal courtroom in Massachusetts, where a judge is being asked to decide whether President Donald Trump's administration can deport individuals to a country other than where they came from. The hearing stems from a lawsuit originally filed last month on behalf of four noncitizens facing final removal orders.
Boston Marathon fundraiser halfway to goal ahead of race; see how you can help

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Peter Eliopoulos

IS STILL GOING STRONG TODAY. TAKE A LOOK. TEDDY BRUSCHI, YOU REALLY BELIEVE IN THIS? YOU DO, I CAN TELL. WELL, YEAH, I’M A STROKE SURVIVOR. 20 YEARS AGO, I HAD A STROKE. YEAH. AFTER MY NINTH YEAR IN THE LEAGUE. AND WE BEAT THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES IN THE SUPER BOWL. YOU KNOW, I WAKE UP WITH A SEVERE, UNEXPLAINED HEADACHE, NUMBNESS DOWN THE LEFT SIDE OF MY BODY. AND I LOST THE LEFT FIELD OF VISION OF BOTH MY EYES. AND I’M GOING WHAT’S GOING ON? HERE?
Video raises questions about Boston crash that killed 3 teens after police pursuit

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Peter Eliopoulos

Newly released video shows police following a stolen car before it crashed on Boston's Morrissey Boulevard in 2024, killing three teenagers and renewing concerns about whether police continued the pursuit after supervisors called it off. At about 3 a.m. Jan. 4, 2024, the chase began in Mattapan when police recognized a stolen silver Hyundai and started following it. In their reports, Boston police officers said they believed the occupants were involved in an armed robbery.
From Mile 23 to the finish line: Brookline runner honors teachers in Boston Marathon

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Peter Eliopoulos

For Zoe Moran, the Boston Marathon has always been a part of her life. Growing up just steps away from the course, she watched countless runners pass by on Mile 23, dreaming of one day joining them. This year, she will make that dream a reality and run in the Boston Marathon for the first time. "I’ve wanted to run since I was little because I grew up watching the marathon," Moran said.
Red Sox host Cardinals on Friday for home opener at Fenway Park

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Peter Eliopoulos

Fenway Park is getting ready for the Red Sox, with the team's first game at home on Friday after spending the start of the season on the road. Heating up for the home opener, vendors are preparing, as are the bars and restaurants around Fenway Park. "As long as the Sox are playing well, we're playing well," vendor Darren Kaplan said. Some fans got a head start on Thursday. "It's pretty much a tradition with our friends, we go just about every year," Red Sox fan Paul O'Donnell said.