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MBTA releases video footage of Red Line derailment

In a Monday, July 15, 2019 photo, Albert Flick, sits in court at his murder trial in Auburn, Maine.

He was deemed too old to be dangerous. Now, at 77, he's been convicted of another murder.

Governor Charlie Baker.

Bill would toughen commercial driver rules in Massachusetts

In this April 3, 2019 file photo, actress Felicity Huffman arrives at federal court in Boston to face charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal.

Co-stars say Felicity Huffman remorseful for role in college case July 20, 2019 | 2:11 PM

Iran's poking at West heightens risks of military missteps July 20, 2019 | 1:37 PM

Mueller's testimony poses risk for Trump, but also Democrats July 20, 2019 | 1:24 PM

Visitors pose for photos beside a portrait of Neil Armstrong at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.

Nation celebrates 50th anniversary of 1st lunar footsteps July 20, 2019 | 1:20 PM

What consumers can do as regulators weigh compounds' risks July 20, 2019 | 9:51 AM

Ex-Marine, professor, MLB draft pick among high court clerks July 20, 2019 | 9:24 AM

Panel orders federal judge to reconsider Trump appeal July 19, 2019 | 6:28 PM

Michelle Obama weighs in on Trump feud with 'the squad' July 19, 2019 | 6:16 PM

Child dies after bounce house blown into power lines July 19, 2019 | 6:02 PM

Parade-goers carrying rainbow flags walk down a street during the LBGTQ Pride march on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in New York, to celebrate five decades of LGBTQ pride, marking the 50th anniversary of the police raid that sparked the modern-day gay rights movement. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

He allegedly threatened to 'shoot up' a Pride parade. It led to charges - of bank robbery. July 19, 2019 | 5:38 PM

Plastic or paper? Trump campaign weighs in on straw debate July 19, 2019 | 4:55 PM

Frank Berry, 16, was last seen Sunday.

Police ask for help locating a 16-year-old boy who has been missing since Sunday July 19, 2019 | 3:42 PM

The photo of the dog on the open flatbed the surfaced Wednesday.

'We were completely unaware that the dog was on the truck' July 19, 2019 | 3:31 PM

11 firefighters, 1 resident hospitalized after South End hazmat response July 19, 2019 | 3:11 PM

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross speak during a news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Philadelphia is about to fire 13 police officers for their racist, violent Facebook posts July 19, 2019 | 2:40 PM

Massachusetts State Police K-9, Maximus, searches a car for drugs.

Massachusetts bill would let EMTs treat injured police dogs July 19, 2019 | 2:15 PM

Iran's seizure of UK tanker in Gulf seen as escalation July 19, 2019 | 2:03 PM

Lobbyist: Venezuela's Falcón not seeking presidency July 19, 2019 | 2:03 PM

3K federal inmates released under criminal justice overhaul July 19, 2019 | 1:59 PM

Fugitive on the state's 'most wanted' list arrested in Illinois July 19, 2019 | 1:54 PM

The National Center for Transgender Equality, NCTE, and the Human Rights Campaign gather on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, for a #WontBeErased rally.

Transgender troops remain welcome in Massachusetts National Guard July 19, 2019 | 1:52 PM

Apollo 11 astronauts reunite on 50th anniversary of moonshot July 19, 2019 | 1:38 PM

2020 Dems grapple with how to pay for 'Medicare for All' July 19, 2019 | 1:10 PM

AP sources: Trump officials weigh delay of abortion curbs July 19, 2019 | 12:27 PM

Trevor Noah arrives at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

‘He was basking in that moment like an iguana soaking up racist sun’: Late-night hosts rebuke Trump over rally chant July 19, 2019 | 11:38 AM

humpback whale cape cod

‘Highly unusual’: A humpback whale was spotted swimming through the Cape Cod canal July 19, 2019 | 9:17 AM

Here's the schedule for the second round of Democratic presidential debates July 19, 2019 | 7:15 AM

Democrats questioning Robert Mueller to focus on obstruction July 19, 2019 | 6:00 AM

Labor nominee Scalia has long record of opposing regulations July 19, 2019 | 12:44 AM

Former Boston College coach Cathy Inglese during a 2008 game at Virginia Tech.

Former Boston College women's basketball coach suffers brain injury in fall July 18, 2019 | 10:14 PM