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Lowell Housing Authority on front line of homeless, housing crisis
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (1115+ words) LOWELL " The Lowell Housing Authority is on the front line of the city's homeless crisis. For more than a year, the agency has devoted staff, money and other resources to protect its residents and property at its South Common Village from the disorder crimes of vagrancy, trespassing and drug activity plaguing the Back Central neighborhood. Executive Director Tha Chhan said the nine-building complex that mostly serves the housing needs of elderly and disabled residents is at the "epicenter of and overrun by the homeless population" in an area that City Councilor Corey Belanger called a "mini Mass and Cass." "We recognized the increased homeless population within the vicinity of South Common Park early on since 2023," Chhan said by phone on Friday. "Then, in 2024, we started to see an increasing number of homeless population come back within the surrounding area to…...
How to watch the New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills game in Week 15 of the NFL schedule
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (407+ words) December 14, 2025 / 5:00 AM EST / CBS Boston The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills play Sunday in a game that could decide the AFC East. Head coach Mike Vrabel's Patriots enter the game with a record of 11-2 on the year. With a win, New England would clinch the AFC East division title." Buffalo enters the game with a record of 9-4. If the Bills win, they would pull within one game in the standings of the Patriots. New England would still be in prime position for its first division title since 2019, needing to beat the Jets and Dolphins in the final two weeks of the season to take home the title regardless of how the rest of the games play out. Kickoff between the Patriots and the Bills on Sunday is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Football fans can stream…...
What investigators can learn from video of Brown University shooting suspect
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (33+ words) What investigators can learn from video of Brown University shooting suspect What investigators can learn from video of Brown University shooting suspect What investigators can learn from video of Brown University shooting suspect...
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Brown University students describe aftermath of campus shooting
9+ hour, 18+ min ago (32+ words) Students from Brown University describe what the saw in the aftermath of a shooting on campus. Brown University students describe aftermath of campus shooting Brown University students describe aftermath of campus shooting...
Video shows suspected Brown University gunman at center of massive manhunt
9+ hour, 22+ min ago (26+ words) Police say a gunman killed two people and left nine others hospitalized at Brown University. Video shows suspected Brown University gunman at center of massive manhunt...
PICTURES: Downtown Springfield Christmas parade
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (191+ words) The Downtown Springfield Christmas parade featured floats, bands, and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Springfield Central Kiltie Drum and Bugle Corp served as the grand marshal of the parade, ... SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The chilly temperatures did not spoil the Christmas spirit Saturday in Springfield. The Downtown Springfield Christmas parade featured floats, bands, and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Springfield Central Kiltie Drum and Bugle Corp served as the grand marshal of the parade, which celebrated its 100th year. Check out the highlights from the festivities. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The chilly temperatures did not spoil the Christmas spirit Saturday in Springfield. The Downtown Springfield Christmas parade featured floats, bands, and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Springfield Central…...
More information released following shooting at Brown University
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (23+ words) Officials hold a news conference following a shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. More information released following shooting at Brown University...
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (275+ words) December 13, 2025 / 9:04 PM EST / CBS Boston Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, who was a key figure during the search for the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, said the massive search for the gunman in a deadly shooting at Brown University on Saturday is an "all-hands-on-deck" situation. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said Saturday during a news conference that at least two people were killed and eight more hospitalized following a shooting at the university in Providence, Rhode Island. As of Saturday night, no shooter is in custody and a massive manhunt is underway in the area with police departments from throughout the region on hand. The FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are responding to the scene. In 2013, three people were killed when bombs went off near the Boston Marathon finish line. Four days later, Office Sean Collier was…...
Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis reacts to Brown University shooting
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (44+ words) Ed Davis, who was police commissioner during the Boston Marathon bombings, discusses the search for a suspect in a Brown University shooting. Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis reacts to Brown University shooting Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis reacts to Brown University shooting...