BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A man was charged Sunday with setting a fire outside the Vermont office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, federal prosecutors said. Shant Soghomonian, 35, who was previously of Northridge, California, entered the building on Friday and went to Sanders’ third-floor office where security video showed him spraying a liquid on the […]
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Angels score 2 on Devers’ error at third, and Boston’s 5-game winning streak ends with a 2-1 defeat
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rafael Devers’ error at third base allowed the Angels to score two runs in the sixth inning, and Los Angeles snapped a five-game winning streak by the Boston Red Sox with a 2-1 victory Saturday night. Reid Detmers (2-0) matched his career high with 12 […]
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Jesper Boqvist scores in OT as Bruins beat Panthers 3-2 to move 5 points up in Atlantic
By KEN POWTAK BOSTON Associated Press (AP) — Jesper Boqvist scored 2:05 into overtime, Linus Ullmark stopped 28 shots and the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Saturday in a matchup of the top two teams in the Atlantic Division. First-place Boston moved five points ahead of second-place Florida. Both teams have four […]
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Tens of thousands still without power following powerful nor’easter in New England
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Power restoration efforts in Maine and New Hampshire entered another day on Saturday with more than 100,000 homes and businesses still in the dark several days after a storm brought powerful winds and heavy, wet snow. Maine’s largest electric utility warned that some customers might not have service restored until Monday or […]
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Sen. Bernie Sanders’s office in Vermont caught fire. Arson is suspected, but the motive is unclear
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Police in Vermont are seeking a suspect who allegedly started a fire Friday outside the office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. The small blaze caused minor damages but no injuries. Authorities say an unknown male suspect sprayed what they described as a possible accelerant on the office door, set it on fire […]
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East Coast earthquakes aren’t common, but they are felt by millions. Here’s what to know
DALLAS (AP) — East Coast residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, with weak rumblings felt as far away as Baltimore and the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. No life-threatening injuries or major damage have been reported. Here’s what to know about earthquakes on the East Coast.How are earthquakes measured? The Richter scale, […]
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Cleanup begins as spring nor’easter moves on. But hundreds of thousands still lack power
By NICK PERRY and LISA RATHKE Associated Press GILFORD, N.H. (AP) — Snow showers lingered Friday as the cleanup began following a major spring storm that brought heavy snow, rain and high winds to the Northeast, left hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power, and contributed to at least two deaths. Well over a foot […]
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April nor’easter with heavy, wet snow pounds Northeast, knocks out power to hundreds of thousands
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press A major spring storm brought heavy snow, rain and high winds to the Northeast, downing trees and power lines and leaving nearly 700,000 homes and businesses without power at one point. A woman was killed by a falling tree in a New York City suburb and a second woman died […]
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Bruins beat Hurricanes 4-1 in matchup of playoff-bound teams
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — David Pastrnak and Danton Heinen each had a goal and an assist in the first period and the Boston Bruins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Thursday night. Brad Marchand had the game’s first goal for the 400th of his career, Hampus Lindholm added an empty-netter […]
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After flight delay, defending champion UConn arrives in Arizona for Final Four in middle of night
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Dan Hurley tried to find something to keep himself occupied as not one, but two planes sat on the tarmac. A series of setbacks delaying the Huskies’ trip to the Final Four in Arizona was tough for the UConn coach to take. “I ruminated a lot. I spiraled. I had my […]
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One Tech Tip: How to use apps to track and photograph the total solar eclipse
Monday’s total solar eclipse might become one of the most filmed and photographed events of the year. As the moon passes in front of the sun, plunging a swath of North America into a few minutes of darkness, throngs will take pictures or videos of the moment. But powerful solar rays and drastic changes in lighting pose unique […]
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Red Sox beat Athletics 1-0 to complete sweep. Oakland draws 45,086 for 7-game homestand
By ALEX ESPINOZA Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Nick Pivetta combined with four relievers on Boston’s second shutout of the series, Enmanuel Valdéz hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning and the Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. “Good teams find ways to win games like […]
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Storms bear down on New England and East Coast as severe weather persists across the US
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A major spring storm was expected to drop more than a foot of snow in parts of New England on Wednesday night, while heavy rains soaked the East Coast and cleanup work continued in several states wracked by tornadoes and other severe weather blamed for at least […]
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Trevor Story helps the Red Sox beat the Athletics 5-4 in 11 innings
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Trevor Story had three hits and two RBIs and Wilyer Abreu scored the go-ahead run on a double-play grounder in the 11th inning, sending the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night in front of an announced crowd of 5,112. Abreu began the 11th […]
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Biden and Trump win Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin primaries
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Voters in four states weighed in Tuesday on their parties’ presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations. Biden and Trump easily won primaries in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin, adding to their delegate hauls […]
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Ullmark’s 32 saves, rare assist lead Bruins over Predators 3-0
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Linus Ullmark made 32 saves and had an assist on Charlie Coyle’s short-handed goal in the third period that led the Boston Bruins to a 3-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha each recorded a goal and an assist […]
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Mistake-prone A’s make 5 errors in 1st 3 innings against the Red Sox
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics are dropping and throwing away the ball at a staggering rate. The A’s committed five errors in the first three innings of a 9-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday night to become the first team in 29 years with at least […]
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Houck strikes out 10 and the Red Sox capitalize on 5 errors to beat the Athletics 9-0
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tanner Houck struck out 10 batters in six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox capitalized on five early errors by Oakland to beat the Athletics 9-0 on Monday night in front of an announced crowd of 6,618 fans. “He was excellent,” manager Alex Cora said. “Mixed […]
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Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser each score 25 as Celtics beat Hornets 118-104 for 11th win in 13 games
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Sam Hauser poured in 25 points on seven 3s and the Boston Celtics avenged an early season loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a 118-104 victory on Monday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points and Derrick White […]
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Valdez hits a 3-run homer to help the Red Sox beat the Mariners 5-1
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Enmanuel Valdez hit a three-run homer, Garrett Whitlock pitched five effective innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Sunday. Valdez, a fill-in second baseman for the injured Vaughn Grissom, hit a drive to right in the fourth after starting the season 0 […]
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2 rescued after small plane crashes near Rhode Island airport
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — Two people were rescued from the water after their small plane crashed into a bay near a Rhode Island airport, authorities said. The aircraft crashed Saturday afternoon into Narragansett Bay, shortly after taking off from Quonset State Airport, the North Kingstown Fire Department said. Battalion Chief William Maccarone said the […]
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Julio Rodríguez hits walk-off single in 10th, Mariners beat Red Sox 4-3
By SHANE LANTZ Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodriguez hit a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, Seattle starter Logan Gilbert allowed just one run over seven innings and the Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Saturday night. The Red Sox took a 3-1 lead on run-scoring singles […]
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Bruins beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout in a potential first-round playoff preview
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Hampus Lindholm watched helplessly from the penalty box as his Boston Bruins teammates killed off his four-minute double minor for high sticking in overtime and marveled at how they got the job done from goaltender Jeremy Swayman on out. They were just paying Lindholm back. Lindholm […]
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Tatum scores 23 as Celtics rebound from back-to-back losses with 104-92 win over Pelicans
By GUERRY SMITH Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics rebounded from back-to-back losses to Atlanta, pulling away in the third quarter for a 104-92 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Kristaps Porzingis added 19 points and 10 rebounds and Jaylen Brown scored 17 as […]
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Kirby goes 6 2/3 innings, Crawford homers in Mariners’ 1-0 victory over Red Sox
By DAIMON EKLUND Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — George Kirby allowed just two hits and struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings, J.P. Crawford homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night. Kirby (1-0) opened his season with another deep start after a strong 2023. Last year, he lasted […]
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Key takeaways about the condition of US bridges and their role in the economy
The rapid collapse of a Baltimore bridge that was struck by large cargo ship highlighted the importance that bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans. Six construction workers who were on the bridge are presumed dead. The drivers of more than 30,000 vehicles that crossed the bridge daily must find a new route around or […]
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The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the US
By DAVID A. LIEB, MICHAEL CASEY, JEFF MCMURRAY and CHRISTOPHER KELLER Associated Press After a yearlong closure, a bridge over the Puyallup River reopened in 2019 with a sturdy new span and a brand new name. It even won a national award. But today, the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge is closed again after federal officials […]
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the April 2 presidential and state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in the pivotal swing state of Wisconsin and three Northeastern states will have a chance to indicate their support or opposition to their parties’ presumptive nominees in presidential primaries Tuesday. Wisconsin voters will also decide the fate of two Republican-backed statewide ballot measures that will shape how elections in the state are run […]
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Tyler O’Neill homers for record-setting 5th straight opening day as Red Sox top Mariners 6-4
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Tyler O’Neill set some unlikely baseball history on opening day in the stadium he visited almost yearly as a kid growing up in British Columbia. And it came against the team that drafted him more than a decade ago. “Baseball is a funny game,” O’Neill said. […]
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Murray scores career-high 44 points, makes game-winning shot in OT as Hawks outlast Celtics 123-122
ATLANTA (AP) — After lapping the field in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics have the luxury of using the homestretch of the regular season to prepare for the playoffs. The Celtics now know they can’t relax if they face the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 44 points, including […]
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Reliever Naoyuki Uwasawa traded to the Boston Red Sox from Tampa Bay Rays for cash
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Reliever Naoyuki Uwasawa was traded to the Boston Red Sox from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. Boston selected the contract of Uwasawa to the 40-man roster before Thursday’s opener at Tampa Bay, then optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. Uwasawa had a 13.03 ERA in 9 2/3 innings over four […]
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Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The last coal-fired power plant in New England, which had been the focus of a lawsuit and protests, is set to close in a victory for environmentalists. Granite Shore Power said Wednesday it reached an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to close the Merrimack Station in New […]
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Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn’t meant to kill?
By REESE DUNKLIN, RYAN J. FOLEY, JEFF MARTIN, JENNIFER McDERMOTT, HOLBROOK MOHR and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press Carl Grant, a Vietnam veteran with dementia, wandered out of a hospital room to charge a cellphone he imagined he had. When he wouldn’t sit still, the police officer escorting Grant body-slammed him, ricocheting the patient’s head off […]
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Brayden Point scores, Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 23 and the surging Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point scored his 42nd goal of the season to break a second-period tie, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves, and the surging Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins 3-1 on Wednesday night. Tampa Bay also got goals from Mitchell Chaffee and Nikita Kucherov […]
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Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut received proposals Wednesday for offshore wind projects as the three East Coast states hope to boost their reliance on the renewable energy source. The three states joined in a historic agreement that allows for potential coordinated selection of offshore wind projects. Massachusetts received bids from Avangrid Renewables, […]
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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family. Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday […]
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Robotic police dog shot multiple times, credited with avoiding potential bloodshed
BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — A robotic dog is being thanked by state police in Massachusetts for helping avert a tragedy involving a person barricaded in a home. The robotic dog named Roscoe was part of the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad and deployed on March 6 in a Barnstable house after police were fired upon. […]
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Here are some numbers that will help you get your March Madness fix for the Sweet 16
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Sixteen may be sweet, but it isn’t the only relevant number as the NCAA Tournament heads into the regional semifinals. Here are some other numbers worth knowing for each team. These statistics will help you learn more about each of the remaining teams and could explain how some of them got […]
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Pavel Zacha scores late winner to lift Bruins over Panthers, 4-3
By COLBY GUY Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Pavel Zacha scored the winning goal with 2:21 remaining in the game and the Boston Bruins defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Tuesday night. “It gives us confidence in three weeks when it starts for real,” Boston coach Jim Montgomery said, referring to the playoffs. “We […]
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Ex-Rhode Island official pays $5,000 to settle ethics fine
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former top Rhode Island official agreed Tuesday to pay a $5,000 to settle an ethics fine for his behavior on a Philadelphia business trip last year. The Rhode Island Ethics Commission found David Patten violated the state’s ethics code. Patten resigned last June following an investigation into the accusations of […]
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Who is Nicole Shanahan, the philanthropist picked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate?
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked Nicole Shanahan, a California lawyer and philanthropist who’s never held elected office, to be his running mate in his independent bid for president, he announced on Tuesday. An unconventional choice, Shanahan, who is 38, brings youth and considerable wealth to Kennedy’s long-shot campaign […]
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent White House bid
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chose Nicole Shanahan on Tuesday to be his vice presidential pick, adding a wealthy but nationally unknown figure to his independent White House bid that’s trying to appeal to voters disaffected by a rematch of the 2020 election. Shanahan, 38, is a California lawyer and […]
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Analysis: Celtics have an average victory margin that puts them in elite club
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer No team in NBA history has more wins than the Boston Celtics. No franchise has more championships than the Celtics, who are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers with 17 apiece. They built the dynasty of NBA dynasties with eight consecutive championship seasons spanning parts of the 1950s and […]
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Hawks rally from 30 points down to stun NBA-leading Celtics 120-118
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — De’Andre Hunter could’ve held the ball and forced the Celtics to foul. Instead, he let it fly. Considering what the Atlanta Hawks had done, rallying from a 30-point deficit against NBA-leading Boston, it was only appropriate the shot hit nothing but net. Hunter scored 24 points, […]
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Families in Massachusetts overflow shelters will have to document efforts to find a path out
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Families staying in overflow shelter sites in Massachusetts will soon have to document each month their efforts to find a path out of the overflow system, including looking for housing or a job, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Monday. Beginning May 1, families will have to be […]
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Tatum, Hauser, Horford lead way as NBA-leading Celtics beat Bulls 124-113 for 9th straight win
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Whether Jayson Tatum is missing a game or Jaylen Brown is sitting out the next night, the Boston Celtics just keep rolling along. Make it nine straight wins now for the team with the NBA’s best record. Tatum scored 26 points, Sam Hauser and Al Horford […]
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Wintry weather blankets New England and California mountains, storm expected in central regions
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — It may officially be spring, but wintry weather blanketed the U.S. on Saturday with New England and California seeing a mix of rain, heavy snow and gusty winds. In the West, a winter storm warning was in effect through Sunday morning for parts of the Sierra Nevada, […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 33 points, NBA-leading Celtics beat Pistons 129-102 for 8th straight win
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics won their eighth straight game, beating the short-handed Detroit Pistons 129-102 on Friday night. “It’s an honor to coach Jaylen when is playing like this,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said. “He’s processing every possession on both ends […]
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Vermont House passes a bill to restrict a pesticide that is toxic to bees
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill to severely restrict a type of pesticide that’s toxic to bees and other pollinators. The bill will now go to the Senate. Representatives said Vermont was home to more than 300 native bee species and thousands of pollinator species, but many were […]
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Amid migrant crisis, Massachusetts debates how best to keep families housed
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate has approved limits on how long homeless families can stay in emergency state shelters as part of an $850 million plan to fund the system at the center of the migrant crisis. Under the bill approved late Thursday by a vote of 32-8, the state would limit maximum stays to nine […]
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Appeals court orders judge to probe claims of juror bias in Boston Marathon bomber’s case
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday ordered the judge who oversaw Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s trial to investigate the defense’s claims of juror bias and determine whether his death sentence should stand. A three-judge panel of the Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals did not throw […]
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Spring snowfall in parts of northern US follows mild winter of canceled ski trips and festivals
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After a season with very little snow, a blast of snowy weather could dump a foot or more in some northern states, just as spring officially arrives. Parts of Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin are under winter weather advisories, with snow expected […]
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The owner of a Vermont firearms training center is charged with aggravated assault during arrest
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) — The owner of a firearms training center in Vermont who was ordered arrested by a judge in December in a long-running legal battle with a town pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated assault Thursday stemming from a scuffle during his arrest the day before, authorities said. Daniel Banyai, […]
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US surgeons transplant a gene-edited pig kidney into a patient for the first time
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors in Boston have transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient, the latest experiment in the quest to use animal organs in humans. Massachusetts General Hospital said Thursday that it’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living […]
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If it seems like everyone can score in March Madness, there is a reason. Offense has evolved
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Hubert Davis remembers the inside-out emphasis of playing for North Carolina Hall of Famer Dean Smith before a 12-year NBA career. “When I was here at Carolina or in the NBA, you had two big bigs and you threw the ball into the post,” the Tar Heels coach said. […]
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Maine panel votes against adopting stricter electric vehicle standards
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine environmental regulators decided Wednesday the state will not join a growing number of states adopting new standards designed to grow the use of electric vehicles. The rules, which originated in California, would have required an increasing percentage of new light-duty vehicles to be zero emission vehicles every year. The new standards […]
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Antetokounmpo to miss second straight game when Bucks face Celtics on Wednesday
BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his second straight game Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the NBA-leading Boston Celtics. The Bucks released an injury report Wednesday afternoon that ruled the two-time MVP out due to an issue with his left hamstring. Antetokounmpo also didn’t play Sunday in the Bucks’ 140-129 home victory over the […]
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Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS meant for cars
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press LYNDON, Vt. (AP) — One of Vermont’s historic covered bridges has fallen under threat from modern technology. Box truck drivers relying on GPS continually crash through Lyndon’s 140-year-old Miller’s Run bridge despite signs, including a flashing one, to deter vehicles that are too tall or too heavy from crossing. Drivers […]
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Harris leads Boston College over Providence 62-57 in NIT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Claudell Harris Jr. scored 17 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 52.1 seconds left, and Boston College knocked off Providence 62-57 on Tuesday night in the NIT. Harris shot 6 for 15 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (20-15). Devin […]
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Bill would require Rhode Island gun owners to lock firearms when not in use
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Rhode Island Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would require all firearms, when not being used by the owner or another authorized user, to be stored in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock. Under the bill, the unsafe storage of a firearm […]
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Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs and spin off its ice cream business, which includes Ben & Jerry’s
By COURTNEY BONNELL AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Unilever, the company that makes Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, Dove soaps and Vaseline, said Tuesday that it is cutting 7,500 jobs and spinning off its ice cream business to reduce costs and boost profits. London-based Unilever said its ice cream business, which also includes Magnum […]
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Brown scores 31 points, White gets 1st career triple-double in Celtics’ 119-94 win over Detroit
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night. Boston star Jayson Tatum missed the game because of a right ankle injury, but the Celtics had more than […]
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Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island
NEW YORK (AP) — A Chinese billionaire pleaded guilty Monday to violating federal election law by funneling illegal straw donations to a New York City official, a member of the U.S. House and a congressional candidate. Hui Qin, a Chinese film magnate with homes in Manhattan and Long Island, admitted to using his fortune to […]
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AP PHOTOS: Boston celebrates St. Patrick’s Day; Biden holds White House brunch with Irish leader
BOSTON (AP) — While some American cities celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a day early this weekend, Boston, one of the most Irish cities in the country, held its parades and festivities on Sunday, or March 17. Crowds of green-clad revelers lined the streets for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which typically draws about 1 million people. It […]
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — If you’re feeling some St. Patrick’s Day magic, you might want to buy a lottery ticket. Mega Millions and Powerball have racked up some massive jackpots after weeks of rollovers. The Mega Millions jackpot is already estimated at a whopping $875 million for Tuesday night’s drawing after no tickets matched all […]
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Providence boosts NCAA Tournament bid with 78-73 win over No. 8 Creighton in Big East quarterfinal
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Carter and his Providence teammates are doing all they can at Madison Square Garden to remove any doubt about their NCAA Tournament prospects. The newly minted Big East player of the year had 22 points and 11 rebounds as Providence secured a huge victory […]
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Jake DeBrusk scores in overtime as the Bruins beat the Canadiens 2-1
MONTREAL (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored 25 seconds into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Thursday. DeBrusk was set up by Bruins captain Brad Marchand, ending a high-energy night at the Bell Centre. It was DeBrusk’s 16th goal of the season. Danton Heinen scored in the first period for Boston […]
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A critical Rhode Island bridge will need to be demolished and replaced
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press A critical Rhode Island bridge that was partially shut down over safety concerns in December will need to be demolished and replaced, Gov. Dan McKee said Thursday. An independent review of the Washington Bridge — which carries Interstate 195 over the Seekonk River from Providence to East Providence and serves as a […]
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What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around the world many people will mark the day with a slice of pie — […]
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Oduro puts up 20, Providence knocks off Georgetown 74-56 in Big East Conference Tournament
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Oduro had 20 points in Providence’s 74-56 win over Georgetown on Wednesday night in the Big East Conference Tournament. The seventh-seeded Friars (20-12) face eighth-ranked Creighton, the second seed, in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Oduro added nine rebounds for the Friars. Devin Carter scored 19 points while going 7 of […]
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A Massachusetts town spent $600k on shore protection. A winter storm washed it away days later
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts beach community is scrambling after a weekend storm washed away $600,000 in sand that was trucked in to protect homes, roads and other infrastructure. The project, which brought 14,000 tons (12,701 metric tons) of sand into Salisbury over several weeks, was completed just three days […]
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Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has elbow repaired with internal brace, expected to miss season
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito is expected to miss this season after his right ulnar collateral ligament was repaired with an internal brace. Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas operated Tuesday at the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Giolito was able to avoid […]
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Tatum scores 38 and Celtics use 20-0 run to get past Jazz 123-107
By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 38 points and Derrick White added 24 to lead the Boston Celtics to a 123-107 win over the struggling Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. The Celtics were missing rotation players Jaylen Brown (back), Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) but shot […]
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Covington puts up 17, UMass-Lowell knocks off Bryant 77-70 in AEC tourney semifinals
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Yuri Covington had 17 points in second-seeded UMass Lowell’s 77-70 win against third-seeded Bryant on Tuesday night in the America East Conference Tournament. The River Hawks will play at top-seeded Vermont on Saturday morning for the championship. Covington added 10 rebounds for the River Hawks (22-9). Cam Morris III scored 14 […]
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Jimerson puts up 26, Saint Louis beats Rhode Island 74-71 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
NEW YORK (AP) — Gibson Jimerson had 26 points and Saint Louis beat Rhode Island 74-71 on Tuesday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Saint Louis (13-19), a No. 14 seed, advances to play No. 6 seed Duquesne in the second round on Wednesday. Jimerson also had five assists for the Billikens. Terrence Hargrove Jr. […]
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Brown has 27 and Tatum adds 26 for the Celtics in 121-99 win over Portland
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Boston Celtics aren’t taking 50 wins this season for granted. Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-99 on Monday night despite the absence of two key starters. Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis […]
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Kapanen, Thomas score in 1st period; Blues roll past Bruins 5-1
BOSTON (AP) — Kasperi Kapanen and Robert Thomas each scored in the first period, Joel Hofer stopped 36 shots and the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Monday night. Entering the night eight points out of a wild-card spot and tied for 10th in the Western Conference with two other teams, the […]
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Biden’s budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday released a budget proposal aimed at getting voters’ attention: It would offer tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Unlikely to pass the House and the Senate to become law, the proposal for fiscal 2025 is an election […]
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A backcountry skier has died on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington in icy conditions; 2 others injured
By NICK PERRY Associated Press MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — A backcountry skier has died on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington in icy conditions, officials said Sunday. At least two people were rescued during a search that extended through a stormy night and into Sunday morning. The U.S. Forest Service identified the skier who died as Madison […]
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Patriots agree to trade QB Mac Jones to the Jaguars for a 6th-round draft pick, AP source says
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer Booed and benched the past two years in New England, quarterback Mac Jones is headed home to become a backup. The Patriots and new coach Jerod Mayo agreed Sunday to trade Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round pick in next month’s NFL draft, according to a […]
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David Pastrnak reaches 40 goals as Bruins beat fading Penguins 5-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak reached 40 goals for the third consecutive season, and the Boston Bruins beat the fading Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Saturday. Coming off a 4-1 victory over Toronto on Thursday, the Bruins posted consecutive regulation wins for the first time since Jan. 20 and 22. They […]
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No. 9 UConn overcomes injury to Edwards, beats Providence 86-53 to advance in Big East Tournament
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — No. 9 UConn has become used to overcoming injuries and the Huskies had to do it again on Saturday. Paige Bueckers scored 29 points and top-seeded Connecticut (27-5) beat ninth-seeded Providence 86-53 in the Big East quarterfinals despite losing star center Aaliyah Edwards while up […]
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Brown scores 12 off the bench, Rhode Island downs Fordham 58-50
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyson Brown led Rhode Island past Fordham on Saturday with 12 points off of the bench in a 58-50 victory. Brown added 11 rebounds for the Rams (12-19, 6-12 Atlantic 10 Conference). Zek Montgomery scored 11 points, shooting 4 for 8, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc. David Green […]
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Brown beats Yale 84-81 in OT on last-second 3-pointer
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Aaron Cooley’s 3-pointer in the final second lifted Brown to an 84-81 overtime victory over Yale on Saturday in a regular-season finale. Kino Lilly Jr. led Brown with 26 points. Brown’s Nana Owusu-Anane sent the game into overtime with a 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at […]
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Lawmakers hope bill package will ease Rhode Island’s housing crisis
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi is pushing a package of more than a dozen bills aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis. One proposal would give homeowners the right to develop accessory dwelling units for family members with a disability or on any lot larger than 20,000 square feet […]
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Nikola Jokic’s triple-double helps Nuggets to season sweep of Celtics with 115-109 win
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Sometimes, Nikola Jokic’s triple-double is as meaningful as it is magical. That was certainly the case Thursday night when Jokic recorded his 20th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets withstood a furious fourth-quarter surge by Boston to beat the Celtics 115-109. That gave the […]
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Red Sox make long-term investment in Bello as they await clarity on Giolito’s elbow
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer After getting bad news about the biggest offseason addition to their rotation, the Boston Red Sox are making a major long-term investment in the team’s top returning pitcher. Young right-hander Brayan Bello agreed to a $55 million, six-year contract Thursday that includes a club option for 2030. The move […]
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Proposed transmission line for renewable power from Canada to New England canceled
A major electrical transmission line proposal intended to carry power to New England from Canada through Vermont and New Hampshire has been canceled. Electric utility National Grid, one of the developers of the proposal, said in an emailed statement on Thursday that it “has determined that the project is not viable at this time.” The proposed 211-mile, […]
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Natalie Spooner scores as Toronto beats Boston 3-1 for eighth straight win
TORONTO (AP) — Natalie Spooner had a goal and an assist, and Toronto beat Boston 3-1 on Wednesday night for its eighth consecutive victory. Allie Munroe and Maggie Connors also scored for Toronto (10-5-0), which has won nine of 10 overall. Kristen Campbell made 22 saves in front of a sellout crowd of 2,479 at […]
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Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate
NEW YORK (AP) — Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign on Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination. Haley didn’t endorse the former president in a speech in Charleston, South Carolina. Instead, she challenged him to win the support of the […]
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Rhode Island Senate introduces 25 new bills to improve healthcare access and affordability
The Rhode Island Senate has introduced 25 new bills aimed at improving health care access and affordability in the state. The new laws are intended to address the challenges facing the state’s health care system by focusing on four key pillars: consumer protection, provider availability and care quality, cost containment, and health system financial stability. […]
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Dean Wade scores 20 in fourth, Cavs rally to stun Celtics and end Boston’s 11-game winning streak
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — With every one of Dean Wade’s shots that splashed through the net, the Cavaliers got closer to the Celtics and his confidence grew. “The rim looked like a swimming pool,” he said. Wade made five 3-pointers and scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Celtics […]
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Carter’s 24 points, 12 rebounds lead Providence over Georgetown 71-58
WASHINGTON (AP) — Devin Carter had 24 points, 12 rebounds and four steals in Providence’s 71-58 victory against Georgetown on Tuesday night. Carter scored 20 points in the second half. Josh Oduro scored 14 points and added nine rebounds for the Friars (19-11, 10-9 Big East Conference). Rich Barron finished with 11 points. Jayden Epps […]
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Red Sox have concerns about the right elbow of starter Lucas Giolito
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are likely to be without right-handed starter Lucas Giolito for opening day and potentially longer after he experienced discomfort in his elbow following his last outing. Manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Giolito will have additional exams to determine the severity of the injury. “We’re obviously […]
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Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to 3rd-biggest win in franchise history, 140-88 over weary Warriors
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 on his 26th birthday, and the NBA-best Boston Celtics posted their third-largest winning margin in franchise history, drubbing the weary Golden State Warriors 140-88 on Sunday. Payton Pritchard added 19 points for the Celtics, who set a league […]
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Kyle Palmieri’s 1st-period hat trick leads Islanders past Bruins 5-1
By SCOTT CHARLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Palmieri scored three times in the first period for his third career hat trick and the New York Islanders coasted to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night for their third straight win. Palmieri, who completed the natural hat trick just 12:19 […]
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No. 10 UConn closes undefeated Big East regular season with 65-42 rout of Providence
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — No. 10 UConn completed an 11th unbeaten Big East regular season on Saturday. Paige Bueckers scored all 17 of her points in the first half Saturday to lead the Huskies to a 65-42 win at Providence. Aaliyah Edwards added 13 points and KK Arnold scored […]
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Kenney scores 22 as Bryant beats NJIT 101-82
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Sherif Kenney had 22 points in Bryant’s 101-82 win against NJIT on Saturday night. Kenney shot 8 for 17 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line for the Bulldogs (18-12, 10-5 America East Conference). Daniel Rivera scored 20 points while shooting 7 of […]
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Jimerson scores 30 as Saint Louis holds off Rhode Island 94-91
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Gibson Jimerson scored 30 points and Saint Louis held off Rhode Island 94-91 on Saturday night. Jimerson added three steals for the Billikens (11-18, 4-12 Atlantic 10 Conference). Larry Hughes Jr. hit three 3-pointers and scored 17. Sincere Parker had 16 points and went 7 of 11 from the field. David […]
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Moore scores 15, Villanova beats Providence 71-60
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Justin Moore’s 15 points helped Villanova defeat Providence 71-60 on Saturday. Moore was 5 of 10 shooting (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Wildcats (17-12, 10-8 Big East Conference). Eric Dixon shot 4 for 12, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 11 points. Mark Armstrong […]