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Sgt. Connor Hardy speaks about his new-found viral fame after kicking around a soccer ball at Boston's City Hall Plaza ahead of the World Cup.
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The First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, spoke with NewsCenter 5 about Boston's hospitality for fans ahead of their World Cup match against Haiti. wcvb.com/article/best-of-fan…
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Ted Wayman is on the train to Boston Stadium, and has you covered for all your World Cup transportation needs. wcvb.com/article/fifa-2026-w…
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Pack your patience if you're headed to the Haiti vs. Scotland World Cup match. These are the lines outside of South Station. wcvb.com/article/fifa-2026-w…
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Root family questions Proctor’s role in deadly shooting probe | Click on the image to read the full story wcvb.com/article/root-family…

Root family questions Proctor’s role in deadly shooting probe

Root’s family is pressing for a review of Michael Proctor’s role in the 2020 fatal shooting investigation after racist texts surfaced in another case.

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Haiti fans took to the streets of Boston for a party ahead of their first World Cup match since 1974. wcvb.com/article/boston-fifa…
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The Tartan Army has taken to Boston Harbor ahead of the their World Cup match against Haiti. wcvb.com/article/best-of-fan…
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The prosecution team reacts to the mistrial on one rape charge against Alvin Campbell Jr., the AG's estranged Brother. wcvb.com/article/alvin-campb…
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Boston police are getting in the World Cup spirit. See more of the sights and sounds of the fans from around the state! wcvb.com/article/best-of-fan…
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The best fan photos, videos as Mass. welcomes return of World Cup soccer | Click on the image to read the full story wcvb.com/article/best-of-fan…

The best fan photos, videos as Mass. welcomes return of World Cup soccer

Bay Staters are celebrating as the state prepares to host its first men's FIFA World Cup match in decades.

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Boston to give away more than 500 World Cup tickets to residents | Click on the image to read the full story wcvb.com/article/boston-free…

Boston to give away more than 500 World Cup tickets to residents

Boston will give away more than 500 free World Cup tickets and rides to residents as the state hosts its first match in decades.

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Meet Roxie Laybourne, the "Feather Detective" whose work at the Smithsonian made the skies safer for everyone. wcvb.com/article/boston-plan…
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Boston's FIFA Fan Festival opens: What fans need to know | Click on the image to read the full story wcvb.com/article/boston-fifa…

Boston's FIFA Fan Festival opens: What fans need to know

Boston's FIFA Fan Festival opens Friday at City Hall Plaza with live match broadcasts, concerts, food vendors and fan activities. Here's everything fans need to know before heading downtown.

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Young boy on bike struck by car on the South Shore | Click on the image to read the full story wcvb.com/article/braintree-p…

Young boy on bike struck by car on the South Shore

A boy was taken to the hospital after a bike crash in Braintree, where police say he was hit by a car.

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"Someone came in and killed somebody," said the owner of this Cape Cod restaurant. wcvb.com/article/large-crime…
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Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film | Click on the image to read the full story wcvb.com/article/judge-award…

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A judge said in a written ruling Friday that Lively can recover legal fees and costs related to her defense against a countersuit Baldoni brought against her after she sued him in December 2024.

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Police: Teen charged in lemonade stand robbery | Click on the image to read the full story wcvb.com/article/teen-arrest…

Police: Teen charged in lemonade stand robbery

A teen was arrested in a South Boston lemonade stand robbery, and neighbors later rallied to support the young siblings.

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Boston police say they've arrested a 14-year-old in connection with an armed robbery of a lemonade stand on Wednesday. wcvb.com/article/teen-arrest…
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Scotland fan treks across America to Boston; raises $1.3M for mental health | Click on the image to read the full story wcvb.com/article/scotland-fa…

Scotland fan treks across America to Boston; raises $1.3M for mental health

Craig Ferguson finished a 3,000-mile walk across America in Boston, raising about $1.3 million for men's mental health.

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Boston City Councilor Miniard Culpepper goes 'On the Record' about this week's contentious budget vote. Watch the full conversation Sunday at 11:00 on WCVB.
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