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Harvard University ends long battle over slave photos, sending them to South Carolina museum

CBS Boston (News) 5/28 8:53A Mike Toole

Harvard University has reached a settlement with a woman to end a long legal battle over slave photos. Tamara Lanier of Norwich, Connecticut claims she's a descendant of two of the slaves shown in the...

Watch Live: Karen Read trial resumes with crash reconstruction expert Judson Welcher on stand

CBS Boston (News) 5/28 8:38A Matt Schooley

The Karen Read trial is back in Norfolk Superior Court on Wednesday as crash reconstruction expert Judson Welcher is back on the stand for a second day of testimony. Welcher could be the last witness...

Trump suggests that Harvard University cap international student enrollment at 15% and "show us...

CBS Boston (News) 5/28 8:33A Neal Riley

Days after his administration moved to stop Harvard University from enrolling foreign students , President Trump said at a news conference Wednesday that the Ivy League...

Fire in Boston sends heavy smoke over downtown

CBS Boston (News) 5/28 8:17A Victoria D

Crews are on the scene of a fire at a building in Downtown Boston Wednesday afternoon. The fire broke out at a building on 128 Milk St. at around 2 p.m., according to the...

Viral video of 20-foot shark in Rhode Island invites "Jaws" comparisons

CBS Boston (News) 5/28 7:04A Neal Riley

Video of a huge shark swimming around Rhode Island's Block Island on Memorial Day is going viral. The video taken by Jen Seebeck and posted on the Atlantic Shark Institute's...

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The Essential Seafood Restaurants of Boston

Eater Boston 5/27 9:28A Celina Colby

A whole grilled fish at Kaia. | Justin Kelleher/Eater Boston Where to find a bounty of oysters, lobsters, scallops, shrimp, and so much more Distilling Boston’s seafood scene down to one list is an...

7 Must-Try Restaurant and Bar Openings Around Boston, May 2025

Eater Boston 5/27 7:04A Erika Adams

Mighty Squirrel’s gigantic new location at Arsenal Yards. | Arsenal Yards A Vietnamese coffee shop in Somerville, a cozy spot for cocktails and crepes in Brookline, and more exciting openings to know...

10 Showstopping Desserts Around Boston

Eater Boston 5/23 6:07A Erika Adams

Chocolatey kormos at Bar Vlaha. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston No dinner is complete without these grand finales Ah, dessert. When done right, it’s the restaurant’s last word on a fantastic night out —...

The Essential Restaurants on Cape Cod

Eater Boston 5/22 8:58A Anna Darrow

Sesuit Harbor Cafe A weekend getaway isn’t complete without a stop-off at one of these restaurants Located about 70 miles outside of Boston, Cape Cod is a sought-after destination for both tourists...

Anti-Trans Dinner Hosted at Cambridge’s Glass House Sparks Boycott

Eater Boston 5/20 9:09A Tanya Edwards

Protestors rally outside of Glass House in Kendall Square. | Julia Turcotti/TransMIT 150 people protested outside the Kendall Square spot on Sunday A local trans rights group organized a protest at...

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Red Sox trade Massachusetts native Sean Newcomb to Athletics

CBS Boston (Sports) 5/27 8:53A Matt Geagan

Sean Newcomb's run with his hometown Red Sox has come to an end. Newcomb was traded by Boston to the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations, the team announced Tuesday. The...

Celtics Mock NBA Draft roundup: Which young talent could Brad Stevens add in 2025?

CBS Boston (Sports) 5/27 8:10A Matt Geagan

The Boston Celtics are at a bit of a crossroads following a disappointing finish to their postseason run and after losing superstar Jayson Tatum to a ruptured Achilles. The uncertainty around the...

Red Sox continue to toil in mediocrity at important tentpole of season

CBS Boston (Sports) 5/27 2:55A Matt Geagan

Memorial Day has come and gone, and the Boston Red Sox have now been a disappointment for a third of the 2025 MLB season. It's fair to wonder if the team is going anywhere but...

Where Jayson Tatum's fourth straight All NBA First-Team ranks in Celtics history

CBS Boston (Sports) 5/26 4:57A Matt Geagan

Jayson Tatum was named to his fourth straight All-NBA First Team on Friday, yet another impressive accomplishment for the 27-year-old Boston Celtics star. Tatum was unanimous...

Patriots OTA takeaways: Mike Vrabel's energy is everywhere

CBS Boston (Sports) 5/26 3:54A Matt Geagan

Mike Vrabel's presence is already being felt in New England after just a few days of Patriots organized team activities in Foxboro. Vrabel and his infectious energy were...

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