The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. With a population of 6.4 million in a relatively small area, it is mostly urban and suburban in its eastern half but still primarily rural in the west. It is the most populous of the six New England states and contains the region's main urban center, Boston, which is also the state's capital. Read more at Wikipedia


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Man shot by FBI had spoken with bombing suspect

...whether Todashev had also implicated Tamerlan Tsarnaev in the killings. The two people, a federal law enforcement official and a Massachusetts state official, spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release details of the investigation....

Dead Boston bombing suspect said involved in triple murder

...of weapon" that prompted the agent to shoot, an official told CNN. Todashev had been talking in his apartment to the FBI and Massachusetts State Police about the Sept. 11, 2011, Waltham murders when "he exploded and leapt" at the agent, an official told The...

Murray's move

...well in Boston. From commuter rail upgrades to the major development and other projects on his résumé, Worcester and Central Massachusetts have certainly benefited from his service. In fact, Mr. Murray’s stint at the Statehouse has showcased his business and...

Man shot by FBI had spoken with bombing suspect

...officials who were briefed on the investigation said Todashev made statements, while he was being interviewed by the FBI and Massachusetts state police, implicating himself as having been involved in the 2011 Waltham slayings. Neither of the officials, one...

Man shot by FBI had spoken with bombing suspect

...officials who were briefed on the investigation said Todashev made statements, while he was being interviewed by the FBI and Massachusetts state police, implicating himself as having been involved in the 2011 Waltham slayings. Neither of the officials, one...

School hires firm to upgrade facilities, cut costs

...project will be undertaken in partnership with Trane U.S., a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand, through an increasingly popular approach in Massachusetts known as performance contracting. âWith it, weâre getting a healthier, more comfortable learning environment,...

From the region

...to last monthâs Boston Marathon bombings received citations from selectmen Monday. Police Lt. Michael D. Shaw commanded the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT team, which went to Boston on April 16, the day after two pressure cooker bombs exploded...

Hard times for historic cemetery

...so behind the times,” said Brian K. Killelea, general manager of Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton and secretary of the Massachusetts Cemetery Association. Mr. Killelea was not familiar with Pine Grove Cemetery’s situation, but said his family-run memorial...

Man with 15 DUIs sentenced

...Mr. Normanâs driving record is littered with drunken driving offenses, license suspensions and revocations, according to Massachusetts RMV records. Where he has a Rhode Island driverâs license, Massachusetts Registry officials suspended his right to drive...

Man shot by FBI had spoken with bombing suspect

...whether Todashev had also implicated Tamerlan Tsarnaev in the killings. The two people, a federal law enforcement official and a Massachusetts state official, spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release details of the investigation....

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Storms East of Dallas; Tornado in Mass

May 21, 2013; 5:11 PM ET While the heaviest storms in Texas are not east of Dallas, there is a confirmed tornado moving into Southest Massachusetts,

UFT 2013 USA Finalists - Team sumMIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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New Flying Car Design Unveiled

A Massachusetts company releases plans for a flying, helicopter appearing car. Flying cars seem to be inevitable at some point in future. Terrafugia, an aerospace company in Massachusetts has released their newest design for a futuristic vehicle that resembles a helicopter. Name the TF-X, the vehicle can drive like any other automobile on the ground.

British PM Cameron visits Boston bombing memorial

British PM Cameron visits Boston bombing memorial British PM David Cameron visited the Boston Marathon bombing memorial site with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick Tuesday morning. The memorial at Copley Squa... From: AFP Views: 10 1 ratings Time: 00:45 More in Sports

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The iRobot 510 is a battle-tested robot made by iRobot Defense and Security in Massachusetts. - Published on 2013-05-23 02:59:00 by Daily Mail - UK

The iRobot 510 is a battle-tested robot made by iRobot Defense and Security in Massachusetts.

Published by Daily Mail - UK on 2013-05-23 02:59:00

National Geographic Bee winner Sathwik Karnik, 12, of Massachusetts receives his first-place prize of a $25,000 college scholarship from National Geographic Chairman and CEO John Fahey - Published on 2013-05-23 01:55:00 by Rediff

National Geographic Bee winner Sathwik Karnik, 12, of Massachusetts receives his first-place prize of a $25,000 college scholarship from National Geographic Chairman and CEO John Fahey

Published by Rediff on 2013-05-23 01:55:00

Prodigy: National Geographic Bee winner Sathwik Karnik, left, of Massachusetts gives a thumbs-up as he correctly answers the final question posed by moderator Alex Trebek (center) in Washington - Published on 2013-05-22 20:02:00 by Daily Mail - UK

Prodigy: National Geographic Bee winner Sathwik Karnik, left, of Massachusetts gives a thumbs-up as he correctly answers the final question posed by moderator Alex Trebek (center) in Washington

Published by Daily Mail - UK on 2013-05-22 20:02:00

Ibragim Todashev is pictured in 2009 with injuries from boxing at the Massachusetts gym where Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev trained - Published on 2013-05-22 18:17:00 by Daily Mail - UK

Ibragim Todashev is pictured in 2009 with injuries from boxing at the Massachusetts gym where Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev trained

Published by Daily Mail - UK on 2013-05-22 18:17:00

In this image released by National Geographic, bee winner Sathwik Karnik, left, of Massachusetts, gives a thumbs-up as he correctly answers the final question posed by moderator Alex Trebek on Wednesday. Runner-up Conrad Oberhaus, of Illinois, watches at right. (Rebecca Hale, via AP) - Published on 2013-05-22 17:26:00 by WBUR | 90.9 FM

In this image released by National Geographic, bee winner Sathwik Karnik, left, of Massachusetts, gives a thumbs-up as he correctly answers the final question posed by moderator Alex Trebek on Wednesday. Runner-up Conrad Oberhaus, of Illinois, watches at right. (Rebecca Hale, via AP)

Published by WBUR | 90.9 FM on 2013-05-22 17:26:00

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (Source: HPC on Twitter) - Published on 2013-05-22 15:41:00 by CommonHealth

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (Source: HPC on Twitter)

Published by CommonHealth on 2013-05-22 15:41:00

In this Jan. 25, 2013 file photo, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray speaks at an event in Winchendon, Mass. Several people familiar with Murray's decision said Wednesday, May 22, 2013, that he is expected to step down as Lieutenant Governor to become head of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File) - Published on 2013-05-22 15:38:00 by The Epoch Times

In this Jan. 25, 2013 file photo, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray speaks at an event in Winchendon, Mass. Several people familiar with Murray's decision said Wednesday, May 22, 2013, that he is expected to step down as Lieutenant Governor to become head of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Published by The Epoch Times on 2013-05-22 15:38:00

Massachusetts General Hospital is one of the highest paid in the state. (Steven Senne/AP) - Published on 2013-05-22 15:08:00 by CommonHealth

Massachusetts General Hospital is one of the highest paid in the state. (Steven Senne/AP)

Published by CommonHealth on 2013-05-22 15:08:00

Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray. (CC/TWP) - Published on 2013-05-22 13:53:00 by United Press International

Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray. (CC/TWP)

Published by United Press International on 2013-05-22 13:53:00

Massachusetts Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Gabriel Gomez repeated a claim, during a Monday appearance with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, that his Democratic opponent U.S. Rep. Edward Markey hasn't sponsored a bill in the last 20 years that became law. (Michael Dwyer/AP) - Published on 2013-05-22 07:58:00 by WBUR | 90.9 FM

Massachusetts Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Gabriel Gomez repeated a claim, during a Monday appearance with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, that his Democratic opponent U.S. Rep. Edward Markey hasn't sponsored a bill in the last 20 years that became law. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Published by WBUR | 90.9 FM on 2013-05-22 07:58:00

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Must I shoot a simple-minded soldier boy who deserts, while I must not touch a hair of a wiley [sic] agitator who induces him to desert?...

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