Bomber's Sentence Sparks Terrorist Threat Against U.S|Crooked Cape Cod Contractor Wanted: PM Digest

MASSACHUSETTS—Here are some stories worth talking about as we head into the weekend of July 4th.

Boston Marathon Bomber's Sentence Sparks Terrorist Threat Against U.S.

A terrorist leader has threatened "grave consequences" against the U.S., if it carries out a death sentence against surviving Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, or any other Muslim prisoner.

Red Sox Penalized for International Signings: Report

The team is reportedly banned from signing international amateurs for a year and had five of their teenage prospects declared free agents.

Fourth of July 2016 Massachusetts Fireworks Schedule

Your guide to the local firework celebrations near you.

Man Accused of Trying to Sexually Exploit Boys Via X-Box Live, MineCraft

When the boys denied his requests for nude photos, the man made violent threats, federal prosecutors allege.

Crooked Cape Cod Contractor Wanted: Police

Cape Cod police asked the public's help finding contractor Nicholas Willoughby on charges he scammed homeowners.

ESPN Body Issue Shows Vince Wilfork Like You've Never Seen Him Before (Very Nude)

The former New England Patriots player took part in the annual display of athletic bodies.

8 Arrested in Worcester Prostitution Sting

Charges included paying for sex, being a common streetwalker, selling sex and alcohol.

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• Newton to Install Barriers Outside of Fatal Crash Site
• Manhole Fires, Explosions Reported in Brockton
• Braintree Police Release Footage of Watson Park Suspect
• Southeastern Students Told They're Out of the Stoughton HS Marching Band
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