Mega Millions Jackpot Nearing Record Heights|Second Boston City Official Indicted|Kayaker Rescued from River: PM Digest

Mega Millions Jackpot Nearing Record Heights for Friday's Drawing

It is set to be the third-largest jackpot in its history.

Firefighter Shot Dead While Drinking, Tossing Gun Around: DA

The man accused of shooting David Atherton was arraigned this afternoon and charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Grandmother, Child Struck by Car Outside of St. V's Hospital
A woman and five-year-old were hit by an SUV after the driver had taken off from a domestic incident, striking the two while they waited at the bus stop outside of a hospital.

Slideshow: Donald Trump Draws Protesters to Downtown Boston

Protesters made it clear where they stand today at Trump's fundraiser in Boston. What do you think?

Second Boston City Official Indicted; Mayor Weighs In

Feds indict intergovernmental affairs chief of staff in music festival extortion probe. Marty Walsh responds.

RELATED: Second City Official Facing Extortion Charges Released on $25K Bond

Right Place, Right Time: Firefighters Rescue Kayaker from River

A man was saved by firefighters who just happened to be on scene for a training exercise.

Police Seek Pride Festival Vandals
North Shore police ask public's help identifying vandals who spray-painted "BLACK TRANS LIVES MATTER" before Saturday's pride festival.

Woman Arrested at Massage Business for Offering 'Extra Services'

A woman working at a massage business has been charged with offering sexual conduct for a fee after she offered un undercover police officer a sex act in exchange for cash.

MBTA Loaded With Microbes - But It's Not So Bad

New research found that Boston's underground trains are teeming with typically harmless microscopic organisms.

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Teacher Calls Police After Third-Grader's 'Racist Brownie' Comment
Parents say teachers are too quick to call police to handle routine classroom behavioral issues.

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