Massachusetts
Man seeking to escape police gets stuck in chimney
Detectives were alerted by a bystander that a man was ‘screaming’ inside a nearby chimney.
‘Giant’ great white shark removed by tow truck after washing up on Massachusetts beach
Police had to call in a tow truck to remove the shark
New Hampshire man dies after contracting rare mosquito-borne disease
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEV) can cause serious neurological problems, including brain inflammation and meningitis
Town pays 600,000 dollars for a new beach – and it vanishes in a weekend
Residents of Salisbury in Massachusetts put up the money for man-made dunes to protect homes and roads in the beach community.
Kevin Spacey faces New York jury in sexual assault lawsuit
The opening statements in a trial expected to last less than two weeks came in a lawsuit brought by actor Anthony Rapp.
Alicia Witt pays tribute to late parents as ‘beautifully original souls’
The actress, who stars in zombie drama The Walking Dead, opened up about the relationship with her parents.
US nurse rescued after getting stuck in the mud during beach stroll
Her dilemma caught the attention of other beachgoers, who called for help.
Police successfully capture escaped emu by enticing it with pear
Police in Boston, Massachusetts successfully re-captured an emu called Kermit after it escaped from a residential property.
Police take on delivery duties after Amazon packages found dumped in cemetery
Officers in the US town of Burlington are investigating how the packages ended up at the cemetery and have contacted Amazon.