May 12, 2025 • 6 mins
A third day of cross-examination at the Karen Read trial for State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik. Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is freed by Hamas. President Trump moves to slash drug prices. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
This is WBZ, Boston's news radio, redefining local news seventy
two degrees in Boston at four o'clock. Good afternoon. I'm
Ben Parker. Here's what's happening. We take it at deadim
first to the Karen ready to read trial once again,
back to the defense asking the questions that of the
(00:22):
Zasumba Friedman is here with the latest ema.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
Yes, Ben, we have moved on to the recross. But
I'll tell you about what happened just before, State Police
Sergeant Eurie bu Kennick was on the stand unboxing evidence
found at thirty four Fair of You Road in Canton,
Special Prosecutor Hank Brennan asking how each item revealed different
things about the investigation, leading Buchanic to make Karen read
the main suspect in John O'Keefe's death.
Speaker 3 (00:45):
Common sense will dictate that if an item is found
on the grass and there's snow covering it, that it
would be would have to have been placed prior to
the snow accumulating. If an item is shoved into the snow,
he will be exposed as the snow melts prior to
reaching the ground level.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
You kind of held up red and clear tailight pieces
for the jury to see, along with the jeans O'Keefe
was wearing when he was found in the snow. While
he was retelling the events that took place. The judge
reminded jurors that he is just explaining his thinking and
that does not mean they are necessarily true. Now it's
back to Alan Jackson asking the questions for the recross
Ben all right.
Speaker 1 (01:24):
We continue to monitor developments in the trial in Denham
and we'll bring him to you here on WBC. We're
streaming for you on the iHeartRadio app. The mother of
released hostage Edon Alexander has spoken with her son for
the first time since he was taken by Hamas. Yeah
El Alexander, telling her twenty one year old son, you
are strong, you are protected, you are home.
Speaker 4 (01:46):
A photo of you and you look unbelievable.
Speaker 1 (01:49):
Wow, you look beautiful. I know his so much. The
soldier was the last living American Israeli hostage in Gaza.
Hamas released him today as a goodwill gesture towards the
Trump administration. This deal could health lead to a new
cease fire with Israel. The Israeli military says e Don
had been taken in by Israeli forces had been taken
(02:09):
as he was serving with Israel, and it marks the
first hostage release since Israel broke its eight week ceasefire
with Hamas back in March. President Trump has signed an
executive order aimed at slashing drug prices. As we hear
from CBS's Matt Piper.
Speaker 5 (02:22):
President Trump says that drug makers do not lower prices
within the next month, he'll subject them to steep caps
on how much they can charge.
Speaker 6 (02:29):
Pharmaceutical companies make more than two thirds of their profits
in America, so think of that. With four percent of
the population. The pharmaceutical companies make most of their money,
most of their profits from America. That's not a good thing.
Speaker 5 (02:43):
He says. Some prices maybe up to ninety percent lower,
and if not, they'll use the power of the total
government to ensure the US pays the same price as
other countries. Matt Piper, CBS News.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
Some changes are coming to things like sports strengths and
breakfast cereals. Color changes more like how they're color. The
registers published a new list of approved food color additives.
Speaker 7 (03:04):
This Food and Drug Administration is already signed off on
the change, and now says FDA Commissioner Marty Mcarey.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
We are simply asking American food companies to remove these
petroleum based food colorings and replace them with natural ingredients.
Speaker 7 (03:17):
The new blue food coloring comes from algae and butterfly
peaflower extract. A white color comes from calcium phosphate jimmering
in ABC News.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
As we headed to the evening, we'll have clai to
partly cloudy. Skies will be mainly the mid fifties in
Boston and near the coast, but as you head inland,
we may drop back into the forties in some of
the chillier spots. The sun fades behind increasing clouds. Tomorrow,
there'll be a breeze around and temperatures struggle to get
much beyond sixty in Boston and near the coast, but
we'll get into the low seventies well inland, turning out
(03:47):
mostly cloudy Tomorrow night, temperatures within a few degrees of fifty,
and then rather cloudy on Wednesday, sixty four for the
high in the city, low seventies again well inland, and
then Thursday in the sixties with mainly cloudy skies and
a couple of shower. We're at seventy two. Right now
in Boston, a wallfam woman volunteers by knitting prosthetics to
help women who've had breast cancer surgery feel more comfortable.
(04:10):
WBS Sherry Small with the story.
Speaker 4 (04:12):
After I get fifteen on the knitting needle, I just
divide it between three needles.
Speaker 8 (04:19):
Mary McCusker of Waltham is showing me how she knits
a pair of knitted knockers.
Speaker 4 (04:24):
Women who have had mastectomies oftentimes find the silicone prosthetics
just really uncomfortable.
Speaker 8 (04:30):
The nonprofit Knitted Knockers is based out of Oregon, but
its mission has gone global.
Speaker 4 (04:35):
Yeah, there are people making them all over the world.
There in I demand.
Speaker 8 (04:39):
The soft and very light knitted or crocheted prosthetics are
given to women who want them for free. Mary learned
about them when her friend was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Speaker 4 (04:48):
The surgeon was discussing reconstruction versus not bothering, and she
kind of laughingly said, you could always choose to get
a knitted knocker.
Speaker 8 (04:58):
Mary's been knitting them ever since. There's a need for
more volunteers to help fill the demand. In Waltham's Sherry Small,
WBC Boston's News Radio.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
Celtics look to tie up their playoff series with the
Knicks tonight. The Green got to win Saturday and now
another game in New York after the Celtics lost the
first two games of the series in Boston last week.
Is the confidence back for fans? W The Bus's Jim
McKay went to find out outside the garden. I think
we're coming back a little stronger. We had a little
bit more depth.
Speaker 9 (05:23):
They look absolutely incredible and hopefully they can get the
job done. Celtics fans remaining positive and are hoping the
switch was flipped on Saturday as they look to tie
up this series tonight before they head back home here
to Cosway Street for Game five later on Wednesday.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
So it's been a big rivalry and I like our chances.
I think we have have a good chance of taking
it all.
Speaker 9 (05:41):
The Green got a big boost off the bench from
NBA six Man of the Year Peyton Pritchard on Saturday.
But Celtics fans know the Jays are the leaders of
this team.
Speaker 3 (05:50):
Jase Tatum and Jaylen Browlyn have been playing well.
Speaker 9 (05:52):
So Game four tonight, if the Celtics win, it becomes
a best of three.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Looking good I think, I think We're going to be all.
Speaker 9 (05:59):
Right outside the yarden. Jim McKay WVZ, Boston's News Radio.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
It's an infamous guide to dining. Man, It's coming to Boston.
The Michelin Guide, announcing arrival both here and in Philadelphia,
which will be included in the newly minted Michelin Guide
Northeast Cities edition. The Michelin God's anonymous inspectors already are
in the field, making dining reservations and scouting for culinary
gems throughout the cities. The selections are based on five
(06:24):
universal criteria quality products, the harmony of flavors, the mastery
of cooking techniques, the voice and personality of the chef
as reflected in the cuisine, as well as consistency between
each visit and throughout the menu. You are now in
the loop for news updates throughout the day. Listen to
WDZ News Radio on the iHeartRadio app. I'm Ben Parker, WBZ,
(06:47):
Boston's News Radio
This is WBZ, Boston's news radio, redefining local news seventy
two degrees in Boston at four o'clock. Good afternoon. I'm
Ben Parker. Here's what's happening. We take it at deadim
first to the Karen ready to read trial once again,
back to the defense asking the questions that of the
(00:22):
Zasumba Friedman is here with the latest ema.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
Yes, Ben, we have moved on to the recross. But
I'll tell you about what happened just before, State Police
Sergeant Eurie bu Kennick was on the stand unboxing evidence
found at thirty four Fair of You Road in Canton,
Special Prosecutor Hank Brennan asking how each item revealed different
things about the investigation, leading Buchanic to make Karen read
the main suspect in John O'Keefe's death.
Speaker 3 (00:45):
Common sense will dictate that if an item is found
on the grass and there's snow covering it, that it
would be would have to have been placed prior to
the snow accumulating. If an item is shoved into the snow,
he will be exposed as the snow melts prior to
reaching the ground level.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
You kind of held up red and clear tailight pieces
for the jury to see, along with the jeans O'Keefe
was wearing when he was found in the snow. While
he was retelling the events that took place. The judge
reminded jurors that he is just explaining his thinking and
that does not mean they are necessarily true. Now it's
back to Alan Jackson asking the questions for the recross
Ben all right.
Speaker 1 (01:24):
We continue to monitor developments in the trial in Denham
and we'll bring him to you here on WBC. We're
streaming for you on the iHeartRadio app. The mother of
released hostage Edon Alexander has spoken with her son for
the first time since he was taken by Hamas. Yeah
El Alexander, telling her twenty one year old son, you
are strong, you are protected, you are home.
Speaker 4 (01:46):
A photo of you and you look unbelievable.
Speaker 1 (01:49):
Wow, you look beautiful. I know his so much. The
soldier was the last living American Israeli hostage in Gaza.
Hamas released him today as a goodwill gesture towards the
Trump administration. This deal could health lead to a new
cease fire with Israel. The Israeli military says e Don
had been taken in by Israeli forces had been taken
(02:09):
as he was serving with Israel, and it marks the
first hostage release since Israel broke its eight week ceasefire
with Hamas back in March. President Trump has signed an
executive order aimed at slashing drug prices. As we hear
from CBS's Matt Piper.
Speaker 5 (02:22):
President Trump says that drug makers do not lower prices
within the next month, he'll subject them to steep caps
on how much they can charge.
Speaker 6 (02:29):
Pharmaceutical companies make more than two thirds of their profits
in America, so think of that. With four percent of
the population. The pharmaceutical companies make most of their money,
most of their profits from America. That's not a good thing.
Speaker 5 (02:43):
He says. Some prices maybe up to ninety percent lower,
and if not, they'll use the power of the total
government to ensure the US pays the same price as
other countries. Matt Piper, CBS News.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
Some changes are coming to things like sports strengths and
breakfast cereals. Color changes more like how they're color. The
registers published a new list of approved food color additives.
Speaker 7 (03:04):
This Food and Drug Administration is already signed off on
the change, and now says FDA Commissioner Marty Mcarey.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
We are simply asking American food companies to remove these
petroleum based food colorings and replace them with natural ingredients.
Speaker 7 (03:17):
The new blue food coloring comes from algae and butterfly
peaflower extract. A white color comes from calcium phosphate jimmering
in ABC News.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
As we headed to the evening, we'll have clai to
partly cloudy. Skies will be mainly the mid fifties in
Boston and near the coast, but as you head inland,
we may drop back into the forties in some of
the chillier spots. The sun fades behind increasing clouds. Tomorrow,
there'll be a breeze around and temperatures struggle to get
much beyond sixty in Boston and near the coast, but
we'll get into the low seventies well inland, turning out
(03:47):
mostly cloudy Tomorrow night, temperatures within a few degrees of fifty,
and then rather cloudy on Wednesday, sixty four for the
high in the city, low seventies again well inland, and
then Thursday in the sixties with mainly cloudy skies and
a couple of shower. We're at seventy two. Right now
in Boston, a wallfam woman volunteers by knitting prosthetics to
help women who've had breast cancer surgery feel more comfortable.
(04:10):
WBS Sherry Small with the story.
Speaker 4 (04:12):
After I get fifteen on the knitting needle, I just
divide it between three needles.
Speaker 8 (04:19):
Mary McCusker of Waltham is showing me how she knits
a pair of knitted knockers.
Speaker 4 (04:24):
Women who have had mastectomies oftentimes find the silicone prosthetics
just really uncomfortable.
Speaker 8 (04:30):
The nonprofit Knitted Knockers is based out of Oregon, but
its mission has gone global.
Speaker 4 (04:35):
Yeah, there are people making them all over the world.
There in I demand.
Speaker 8 (04:39):
The soft and very light knitted or crocheted prosthetics are
given to women who want them for free. Mary learned
about them when her friend was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Speaker 4 (04:48):
The surgeon was discussing reconstruction versus not bothering, and she
kind of laughingly said, you could always choose to get
a knitted knocker.
Speaker 8 (04:58):
Mary's been knitting them ever since. There's a need for
more volunteers to help fill the demand. In Waltham's Sherry Small,
WBC Boston's News Radio.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
Celtics look to tie up their playoff series with the
Knicks tonight. The Green got to win Saturday and now
another game in New York after the Celtics lost the
first two games of the series in Boston last week.
Is the confidence back for fans? W The Bus's Jim
McKay went to find out outside the garden. I think
we're coming back a little stronger. We had a little
bit more depth.
Speaker 9 (05:23):
They look absolutely incredible and hopefully they can get the
job done. Celtics fans remaining positive and are hoping the
switch was flipped on Saturday as they look to tie
up this series tonight before they head back home here
to Cosway Street for Game five later on Wednesday.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
So it's been a big rivalry and I like our chances.
I think we have have a good chance of taking
it all.
Speaker 9 (05:41):
The Green got a big boost off the bench from
NBA six Man of the Year Peyton Pritchard on Saturday.
But Celtics fans know the Jays are the leaders of
this team.
Speaker 3 (05:50):
Jase Tatum and Jaylen Browlyn have been playing well.
Speaker 9 (05:52):
So Game four tonight, if the Celtics win, it becomes
a best of three.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Looking good I think, I think We're going to be all.
Speaker 9 (05:59):
Right outside the yarden. Jim McKay WVZ, Boston's News Radio.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
It's an infamous guide to dining. Man, It's coming to Boston.
The Michelin Guide, announcing arrival both here and in Philadelphia,
which will be included in the newly minted Michelin Guide
Northeast Cities edition. The Michelin God's anonymous inspectors already are
in the field, making dining reservations and scouting for culinary
gems throughout the cities. The selections are based on five
(06:24):
universal criteria quality products, the harmony of flavors, the mastery
of cooking techniques, the voice and personality of the chef
as reflected in the cuisine, as well as consistency between
each visit and throughout the menu. You are now in
the loop for news updates throughout the day. Listen to
WDZ News Radio on the iHeartRadio app. I'm Ben Parker, WBZ,
(06:47):
Boston's News Radio
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