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Setting the record straight: The Battle of Bunker Hill was on Breeds' Hill

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 2h

Setting the record straight: The Battle of Bunker Hill was on Breeds' Hill | Click on the image to read the full story

A descendant of Ebenezer Breed works to correct the historical record, one person at a time

Semi-trailer crashes into a van on a northeast Georgia highway, killing 7, law enforcement says

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 3h

Semi-trailer crashes into a van on a northeast Georgia highway, killing 7, law enforcement says | Click on the image to read the full story

Law enforcement says seven people have been killed in a crash on a highway in Georgia after a semi-trailer struck a van and it burst into flames

Los Angeles County officials to vote on emergency declaration over immigration raids

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 3h

Los Angeles County officials to vote on emergency declaration over immigration raids | Click on the image to read the full story

The move would allow the LA County Board of Supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants who’ve fallen behind as a result of the crackdown on immigrants.

Fire at Chelsea factory prompts large emergency response

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 3h

Fire at Chelsea factory prompts large emergency response | Click on the image to read the full story

Crews responded to a fire at a Kayem Foods factory in Chelsea Monday night.

Employees tied up during armed robbery at Brockton store

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 4h

Employees tied up during armed robbery at Brockton store | Click on the image to read the full story

NewsCenter 5 witnessed officers recover a shotgun and duffel bag full of merchandise from the scene.

Get the Facts: Who’s served in the House and the Senate the longest?

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 6h

Get the Facts: Who’s served in the House and the Senate the longest? | Click on the image to read the full story

See who has served the longest in Congress.

Honoring the unnamed: Concord’s prison cemetery tells untold stories

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 7h

Honoring the unnamed: Concord’s prison cemetery tells untold stories | Click on the image to read the full story

Meanwhile, a son’s mission brings his father’s miniature masterpieces to light

After historic hostage release, expects say lasting peace is far from certain

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 7h

After historic hostage release, expects say lasting peace is far from certain | Click on the image to read the full story

A U.S.-mediated ceasefire deal reached a major milestone on Monday as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners were released, but lasting peace is not guaranteed.

SpaceX launches Starship's 11th test flight out of Texas

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 7h

SpaceX launches Starship's 11th test flight out of Texas | Click on the image to read the full story

SpaceX is preparing for the launch of Starship on Monday night.

One woman’s beach walks inspire a museum and a call to action

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 7h

One woman’s beach walks inspire a museum and a call to action | Click on the image to read the full story

On Plum Island, beachcomber's finds fuel a mission to protect oceans

Guns to gardens: Transforming firearms into tools of growth

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 7h

Guns to gardens: Transforming firearms into tools of growth | Click on the image to read the full story

In a Waltham, Mass., forge, local volunteers are transforming guns into usable tools

Forgotten Jewish mural restored and relocated after decades in attic

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 7h

Forgotten Jewish mural restored and relocated after decades in attic | Click on the image to read the full story

Meanwhile, a tiny Boston chapel offers peace, treasured relics, and lessons in courage

California engineer wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off with 2,346-pound gourd

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 8h

California engineer wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off with 2,346-pound gourd | Click on the image to read the full story

A California engineer and gardening enthusiast has won the top prize at the 52nd World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

13-year-old pilot in training learns the ropes from dad during Albuquerque hot-air balloon festival

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 8h

13-year-old pilot in training learns the ropes from dad during Albuquerque hot-air balloon festival | Click on the image to read the full story

A father and daughter at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta are strengthening their bond as the 13-year-old trains to be one of the youngest hot-air balloon pilots.

Everett mayor responds to controversial arrest of 13-year-old

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 8h

Everett mayor responds to controversial arrest of 13-year-old | Click on the image to read the full story

Details leading up to the arrest were not provided by the mayor's office or Everett police.

'The greatest deal of them all': Trump, world leaders begin next phases of Israel-Hamas peace deal

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 10h

'The greatest deal of them all': Trump, world leaders begin next phases of Israel-Hamas peace deal | Click on the image to read the full story

Israel and Hamas have signed a peace agreement, ending two years of conflict, with President Donald Trump receiving praise for his role in brokering the deal.

Nor’easter hits South Shore with high surf, strong winds and rain

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 10h

Nor’easter hits South Shore with high surf, strong winds and rain | Click on the image to read the full story

Despite the damage from the winds, some residents said the rain was much-needed after a dry summer.

Better by the mile: Mass. mom completes marathon dream

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 10h

Better by the mile: Mass. mom completes marathon dream | Click on the image to read the full story

After shedding 140 pounds, Gabby Beltre crossed the finish line at the Chicago Marathon.

Kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than experts recommend. How to handle it

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 10h

Kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than experts recommend. How to handle it | Click on the image to read the full story

New data shows kids are using smartphones and social media earlier than experts say they should

Newton couple removes photo wall to celebrate Hamas hostage release

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 11h

Newton couple removes photo wall to celebrate Hamas hostage release | Click on the image to read the full story

"It's time, it's time for them to come home; it's time to take it down."

Palestinians celebrate as prisoners are released by Israel under Gaza ceasefire deal

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 11h

Palestinians celebrate as prisoners are released by Israel under Gaza ceasefire deal | Click on the image to read the full story

Those freed include around 1,700 of the several thousand Palestinians that Israeli troops seized from Gaza during the 2-year war and held without charge.

Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 11h

Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting | Click on the image to read the full story

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy plans U.S. talks on long-range weapons and energy aid as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure.

Person in the water near Woods Hole prompts large rescue response

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 11h

Person in the water near Woods Hole prompts large rescue response | Click on the image to read the full story

A helicopter from Air Station Cape Cod is also assisting with the search efforts.

Ray Ray the cat rides 100 miles on family's van to join in on their vacation to NH

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 11h

Ray Ray the cat rides 100 miles on family's van to join in on their vacation to NH | Click on the image to read the full story

Two hours into the drive, they stopped for gas and found Ray Ray on the roof of their car.