Massachusetts

Massachusetts Man Receives $546K After Beating Nearly Impossible Odds to Win Lottery Twice in One Day

A Massachusetts man was rewarded with over a half a million dollars after he beat nearly impossible odds and coincidentally won the same lottery drawing twice in one day.

Basketball and Football's Ancient Mayan Roots Reveal a Lethal, Ritualistic 'Ball Game' in Tikal, Guatemala

On a recent visit to the beautiful countries of Belize and Guatemala, I learned that the Mayans were serious about their "ball game," so much so that it was a life-or-death competition as well as a "complex ritual based on religious beliefs."

Great White Shark Spotted Near Massachusetts Beach

A great white shark swimming off the coast of Duxbury Beach in Massachusetts forced more than 1,000 people to evacuate the water earlier this week.

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Massachusetts Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone Law

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a Massachusetts law Thursday that prohibited pro-life protestors from picketing directly in front of the entrances of abortion clinics.

Jared Remy Guilty: Son of Red Sox Broadcaster Is Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

Normally the New York Yankees are the biggest enemies in Massachusetts, but the son of popular Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy has now adopted that dubious honor.

Weird State Laws and Local News In the US: Legislature Bans "Upskirt" Photos After Michael Robertson Court Case

Usually the wheels of government do not work quickly, but to remedy this wrong, the Massachusetts legislature expediently corrected a loophole in the state's Peeping Tom laws. Following a state Supreme Court decision, the state quickly changed its laws to prevent the incident from happening again.

Erin Cox, Massachusetts Honor Student, Punished for Giving a Drunk Friend a Ride Home From a Party

Erin Cox, a senior at North Andover High School, was unjustly punished after giving a drunk friend a ride home from a party. Cox was demoted from her position as captain of the school’s volleyball team, and she was suspended from five games.

Aaron Hernandez Murder Case: Patriots Owner Disputes Rolling Stone Article

New England Patriots president Robert Kraft is not too thrilled about the way his team was portrayed in a recent Rolling Stone article on former NFL star Aaron Hernandez.

Aaron Hernandez Murder Case: Former NFL Star Used Drugs, Angered Coach

Aaron Hernandez often used "angel dust" and became paranoid to the point where he carried a gun with him at all times, according to an article in the Rolling Stone.

Aaron Hernandez Murder Case: Ex-NFL Star Indicted on Charges of First-Degree Murder

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was formally indicted Thursday on first-degree murder and weapon charges in the death of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd.

You're So Vain: Taylor Swift and Carly Simon Duet on Red Tour [Video]

In a night that will go down in concert history, Taylor Swift and Carly Simon shared the stage to sing the original breakup anthem "You're So Vain."

Taylor Swift Online Prank Contest Canceled: No Date for 'Creepy' 39-Year-Old Winner

Taylor Swift has fallen victim to an online prank this week, but it wasn't anything like Punk'd, and it involved a "creepy 39-year-old."
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