Samantha York

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BOSTON (WHDH) - Two American visitors in Rome found themselves in the middle of history Thursday, witnessing a moment that captivated the world. Both of them were there when white smoke signaled the election of the new pope, the first American pope in history. A teacher from Quincy, standing in the crowd as cheers erupted through the city. He says he didn’t expect the election to happen so soon.

1 week ago | whdh.com | Chris Rogers |Samantha York

MANCHESTER, N.H. (WHDH) - A Toyota crashed into several parked vehicles outside a Market Basket in Manchester, N.H., Tuesday morning, police said. At around 9:20 a.m., officers responded to the parking lot of 460 Elm St. for reports of a motor vehicle crash, according to the Manchester Police Department. Upon arrival, emergency crews determined a 2024 electric Toyota Highlander had entered the parking lot at high speed and crashed into five parked cars, police said.

1 week ago | whdh.com | Samantha York

In a three page letter addressed to “Harvard’s President,” U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon wrote, “Harvard will cease to be a publicly funded institution and can instead operate as a privately funded institution,” drawing on its colossal endowment and raising money from it’s large base of “wealthy alumni.”The reaction on campus after the Trump administration announced its cutting off all new federal research grants, demanding the university overhaul key policies.

1 week ago | whdh.com | Samantha York

In a three page letter addressed to “Harvard’s President,” U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon wrote, “Harvard will cease to be a publicly funded institution and can instead operate as a privately funded institution,” drawing on its colossal endowment and raising money from it’s large base of “wealthy alumni.”The reaction on campus after the Trump administration announced its cutting off all new federal research grants, demanding the university overhaul key policies.

1 week ago | whdh.com | Samantha York

TAUNTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A driver opened fire on another driver early Friday morning in Taunton, according to Taunton police. Officials say it took place just after 8 a.m. in the area of Fifth Street and West Water Street. The victim was not hit but investigators found two bullet holes in their car. Taunton police tell 7NEWS a person of interest was taken into custody on unrelated charges in another jurisdiction. They did not specify what charges.