We're continuing to track extremely cold air in New England, with temperatures well below freezing this morning. We're also following the start of a trial against Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, which gets underway with jury selection this morning. Other top headlines include local reaction to President Trump's early executive orders. I'm Kaitlin McKinley Becker, and here's what's happening today. |
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Extremely cold weather continues as the day starts way below freezing |
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Snow has scooted off Cape Cod and the Islands early this morning, after leaving a coating to 1” in spots. It comes from the same weather system that clobbered the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida with almost a foot of snow in some spots! Extremely cold weather will continue through today down there. Sunny skies will dominate here in New England while winds will be light – or at times – calm. We’re still very cold, however as this arctic airmass grips New England. |
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| Jabrill Peppers trial begins |
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The trial against New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers gets underway Wednesday at a courthouse in Quincy, Massachusetts. The 29-year-old NFL player, who signed a three-year extension with the Patriots last summer, is accused of assaulting a woman last fall after a sexual encounter. Peppers has pleaded not guilty to the charges he’s facing, including assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of a Class B substance (cocaine). |
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| Mass. Democratic leaders meet to discuss Trump's early executive orders |
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Top leaders in Massachusetts, all Democrats, met online Tuesday night one day after President Donald Trump‘s inauguration. “It’s hard not to just feel the starkness of what’s at stake,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. The goal was to discuss how to respond to the new Trump administration, fearing attacks on women’s health, union workers and the LGBTQ community. |
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| Suspended Lawrence police chief returns to city hall |
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Despite calls for him to be fired, the former acting police chief in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is back at city hall. The NBC10 Boston Investigators reported earlier this month that William Castro had been collecting a $210,000 salary to sit at home for nearly a year. The POST Commission suspended his law enforcement credentials last March after he initiated a vehicle chase for a suspect wanted for passing a bad check. |
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| Teen on minibike seriously hurt in crash, Taunton police say |
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A 14-year-old on a minibike was seriously injured in a crash with a car driven by another teenager Tuesday in Taunton, Massachusetts, according to police. The crash happened at the intersection of Somerset Avenue and Silverwood Drive. Police and fire crews responded around 3 p.m. The minibike’s rider, a 14-year-old male, was brought to a local hospital with serious injuries, police said. |
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| Curran: Why McDaniels makes sense as Patriots' offensive coordinator |
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Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots will look to an old friend to lead their offense in 2025. Josh McDaniels reportedly is expected to join Vrabel’s staff as the Patriots’ offensive coordinator, marking his third stint with the organization. The six-time Super Bowl champion was considered by many — including NBC Sports Boston’s Patriots insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry — to be a leading candidate for the position. On the latest edition of Quick Slants, Curran explained why it made sense for Vrabel to choose McDaniels as his OC. |
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