By SETH BORENSTEIN and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — River basins around the world that were once regularly snowbound are increasingly seeing their snowpack shrink and climate change is to blame, a new study found. “Many of the world’s most populous basins are hovering on the precipice of rapid snow declines,” concluded the study of […]
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Schmaltz scores with less than a minute left in OT, lifts Coyotes past Bruins 4-3
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have thrived on a feisty, hard-nosed mentality during a surprisingly good season, but that reputation was wavering some after three straight home blowouts. Nick Schmaltz’s goal with less than a minute left in overtime gave the Coyotes a jolt they needed badly. […]
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Wolf, Mbeng score 16 apiece to lead Yale to 80-70 victory over Brown
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Danny Wolf and Bez Mbeng scored 16 points apiece to lead Yale to an 80-70 victory over Brown on Tuesday night. Wolf added 10 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks for the Bulldogs (10-6, 1-0 Ivy League). Mbeng added six rebounds and five assists. Nick Townsend finished 5 of 8 from […]
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Kortright scores 26 as Rhode Island knocks off Davidson 79-74
DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Luis Kortright scored 26 points as Rhode Island beat Davidson 79-74 on Tuesday night. Kortright also contributed five assists for the Rams (8-7, 2-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). David Fuchs scored 10 points while going 4 of 7 from the field, and added 11 rebounds. Jaden House finished 5 of 9 from […]
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GE business to fill massive order for turbines to power Western Hemisphere’s largest wind project
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A business to be spun off by General Electric will build hundreds of turbines for what will be the largest wind project in the Western Hemisphere, part of a massive equipment order and long-term service agreement with the global renewable-energy giant Pattern Energy. GE Vernova […]
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Nichushkin scores only goal in shootout, Avalanche beat Bruins 4-3
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday night. The first five shooters couldn’t convert but Nichushkin beat Jeremy Swayman with a shot under his glove. Colorado bounced back from an 8-4 loss to Florida […]
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Pacers rally past Celtics 133-131 after Tyrese Haliburton injures hamstring
By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 26 points, including the deciding free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining, and the Indiana Pacers rallied after All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a hamstring injury to beat the Boston Celtics 133-131 on Monday night. Haliburton strained his left hamstring when he slipped […]
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US fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is booked into a Utah jail
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A U.S. fugitive known as Nicholas Rossi, who is accused of faking his own death and fleeing the country to avoid rape charges, is in a Utah jail after he was extradited from Scotland last week, jail records showed on Monday. Rossi, whose legal name is […]
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Winter storms dump snow on both US coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travel
BOSTON (AP) — A major winter storm bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England on Sunday, sending residents scurrying for their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways. Winter storm warnings and watches were in effect throughout the Northeast, and icy roads made for hazardous travel as far south as […]
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Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New England
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick says he put everything he had into this season and still enjoys coaching. But following the end to his most tenuous season as an NFL coach, it remained very much unclear whether he’ll ever do it again for the New England Patriots. Breece Hall rushed for a career-high 178 yards and […]
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Trent Frederic scores 2 goals, David Pastrnak gets 24th as Bruins beat Lightning 7-3
BOSTON (AP) — Trent Frederic scored two goals, David Pastrnak added his team-leading 24th and the Boston Bruins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-3 on Saturday night. Charlie McAvoy, Morgan Geekie, Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk also scored for Boston, which has won five of its last six games. Hampus Lindholm and Matt Poitras each […]
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Kalkbrenner had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help Creighton beat No. 23 Providence 69-60
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help Creighton beat No. 23 Providence 69-60 after nearly blowing an 18-point lead in the second half on Saturday. Creighton (11-4, 2-2 Big East) led 48-30 before the Friars used a 25-8 run to get within 56-55 on Devin Carter’s 3-pointer. Trey […]
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Residents across eastern U.S. and New England hunker down as snow, ice, freezing rain approaches
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Winter weather battered both U.S. coasts Saturday as New Englanders braced for an even more potent mix of snow and freezing rain through the weekend and a Sierra Nevada storm packing heavy snow shut down a stretch of interstate and briefly knocked out power to tens of […]
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The US northeast is preparing for a weekend storm that threatens to dump snow, rain, and ice
Millions of people across the eastern U.S. are preparing for a wintry mix of precipitation as a potent storm system looks to bring snow, freezing rain and ice to the region. The system is expected to reach North Carolina by Saturday morning and then track along the northeastern coastline throughout the weekend. It could bring to Philadelphia […]
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US fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is extradited to Utah from Scotland
By BRIAN MELLEY and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An elusive U.S. fugitive accused of faking his own death and traveling the globe to avoid rape charges has been extradited to Utah from Scotland, the Utah County prosecutor’s office said Friday. The man known in the U.S. as Nicholas Rossi, whose […]
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Massachusetts voters become latest to try and keep Trump off ballot over Jan. 6 attack
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Five Republican and Democratic voters in Massachusetts have become the latest to challenge former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to appear on the Republican primary election ballot, claiming he is ineligible to hold office because he encouraged and did little to stop the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. […]
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Crosby’s power-play goal in 3rd period sends Penguins to 6-5 win over Bruins
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored on the power play to snap a third-period tie and added two assists, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Crosby’s goal at 11:19 broke a 5-all deadlock and halted a four-game winning streak for the […]
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No. 23 Providence’s Bryce Hopkins out for the season with torn left ACL
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence swingman Bryce Hopkins is out for the season with a torn left ACL suffered in the No. 23 Friars’ loss to Seton Hall on Wednesday night. “We all feel for Bryce and his family in this difficult time,” Providence coach Kim English said in a statement on Thursday. “We will […]
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More hospitals are requiring masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face an expected but still nasty post-holiday spike in flu, COVID-19 and other illnesses. While many experts say this season likely won’t prove to be as deadly as some other recent winters, it […]
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Green and Rhode Island defeat Saint Joseph’s (Pa.) 78-74
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — David Green had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and David Fuchs also had a double-double as Rhode Island defeated Saint Joseph’s (Pa.) 78-74 on Wednesday night. Jaden House scored 15 points while going 6 of 11 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from […]
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Dre Davis scores 17 points as Seton Hall tops No. 23 Providence 61-57
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Dre Davis scored 17 points and Kadary Richmond added 16 points as Seton Hall defeated No. 23 Providence 61-57 on Wednesday night. Save for a brief stretch in the second half, the Pirates (9-5, 2-1 Big East) held the lead over the final 28 minutes. Dylan […]
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Lucas Giolito and Red Sox finalize $38.5M, 2-year deal that could be worth up to $58M over 3 years
BOSTON (AP) — Lucas Giolito and the Boston Red Sox finalized a $38.5 million, two-year contract on Wednesday, a deal that allows the 29-year-old right-hander to earn up to $58 million over three seasons. Giolito gets $18 million this year and has a $19 million player option for 2025 with a $1 million buyout. If […]
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Zach Wilson ruled out for Jets’ finale at Patriots. Could be end of quarterback’s time in New York
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson remains in the concussion protocol and coach Robert Saleh has already ruled him out for the New York Jets’ season finale at New England on Sunday. It could mark the end of Wilson’s time in New York after a disappointing […]
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Flood recovery, public safety, opioid crisis and housing are Vermont Legislature’s top priorities
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Recovery from the catastrophic flooding that hit Vermont this summer, climate resiliency, improving public safety, tackling opioid addiction, and creating more affordable housing are among the top priorities of the legislative session that kicked off Wednesday, legislative leaders said. The legislative off-session was not a normal one, said Senate […]
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 as Thunder top league-leading Celtics for 5th straight win
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — That’s another signature win for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points and Oklahoma City held off the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 127-123 on Tuesday night for its fifth straight victory. Oklahoma City has won eight of nine. During that stretch, the Thunder have […]
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James van Riemsdyk has a goal, 2 assists to lead Bruins over Blue Jackets 4-1
By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — James van Riemsdyk scored on a power play and added two assists, lifting the Boston Bruins over the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Tuesday night and extending their win streak to four games. Kevin Shattenkirk, Danton Heinen and Trent Frederic contributed goals, and Linus Ullmark stopped […]
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Housing, climate change, assault weapons ban on agenda as Rhode Island lawmakers start new session
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island lawmakers met Tuesday for the start of the state’s new Legislative session, with the top issues under consideration including investing in public transit and safe affordable housing, defending against climate change and weighing a call for same-day voter registration. Advocates are also pushing lawmakers to act on gun safety […]
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In an era when home court means less and less, the Boston Celtics are 16-0 at TD Garden
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer When the Boston Celtics were winning championships with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale in the 1980s, they were notoriously tough to beat at home. The old Boston Garden could be oppressively hot, and a rowdy home crowd added another obstacle. Buildings in the NBA aren’t like that anymore, but […]
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Biden and Trump are poised for a potential rematch that could shake American politics
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer LACONIA, N.H. (AP) — U.S. presidential elections have been rocked in recent years by economic disaster, stunning gaffes, secret video and a pandemic. But for all the tumult that defined those campaigns, the volatility surrounding this year’s presidential contest has few modern parallels, posing profound challenges to the future of […]
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Jets enter final week looking to finish strong and end their 15-game skid against the Patriots
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer Quincy Williams insists the New York Jets still have something to play for. Sure, they’ll enter the season finale at New England with double-digit losses for the fourth straight year and without a playoff appearance in 13 consecutive years. But ending that pesky 15-game skid against their AFC East […]
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Frederic scores 2 goals as Bruins win 3rd straight by downing Red Wings, 5-3
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Trent Frederic scored twice, Charlie Coyle had the go-ahead goal and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 on Sunday. Boston forward Pavel Zacha scored an empty-net goal in his 500th regular-season game. Jake DeBrusk also added an empty-netter and Charlie McAvoy had three assists […]
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Celtics extend winning streak to 6 games with a 134-101 rout of the Spurs
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 25 points, Jaylen Brown added 24 and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to six games with a 134-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Derrick White scored 17 points against his former team, and Kristaps Porzingis added 14 […]
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Bills set up AFC East-deciding finale at Miami with 27-21 win over Patriots
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns, cornerback Rasul Douglas returned one of his two interceptions for a score and the Buffalo Bills maintained their clear path to the playoffs with a 27-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. The three-time division champion […]
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David Pastrnak and Kevin Shattenkirk each score twice to lift Bruins over Devils 5-2
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored two of Boston’s four second-period goals, Kevin Shattenkirk recorded his 100th and 101st career goals and the Boston Bruins rallied for a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Jake DeBrusk also had a goal during the second-period scoring burst and Linus Ullmark stopped 31 shots […]
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Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom
ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale’s injury-filled career with the Red Sox ended Saturday when the 34-year-old left-hander accepted a trade to the Atlanta Braves that sent infielder Vaughn Grissom to Boston. Boston also is giving cash to the Braves, covering a portion of the $27.5 million salary the seven-time All-Star is owed in 2024, the […]
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House scores 19, Rhode Island beats Northeastern 82-71
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jaden House scored 19 points, David Fuchs added 10 points and 12 rebounds and Rhode Island beat Northeastern 82-71 on Saturday. House shot 6 for 13 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Rams (6-7). Cam Estevez and David Green added 15 points apiece for the Rams, who […]
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Brown scores 31 points, sets up Kornet’s tiebreaking basket as Celtics beat Raptors 120-118
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown returned from a one-game absence to score 31 points and feed Luke Kornet for the tiebreaking basket as the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 120-118 on Friday night. After Scottie Barnes tied the game at 116 with a 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining, Boston […]
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Clarke scores 19, Stony Brook downs Brown 69-65
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Aaron Clarke scored 19 points as Stony Brook beat Brown 69-65 on Friday night. Clarke had six rebounds for the Seawolves (7-6). Keenan Fitzmorris scored 16 points, going 7 of 11 from the floor. Chris Maidoh had 10 points and finished 5 of 8 from the floor. Kino Lilly Jr. […]
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Trump is blocked from the GOP primary ballot in two states. Can he still run for president?
DENVER (AP) — First, Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump wasn’t eligible to run for his old job in that state. Then, Maine’s Democratic secretary of state ruled the same for her state. Who’s next? Both decisions are historic. The Colorado court was the first court to apply to a presidential candidate a rarely used constitutional ban against […]
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Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs state authority to block former president
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Democratic secretary of state on Thursday removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause, becoming the first election official to take action unilaterally as the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to decide whether Trump remains eligible to […]
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Surging Bills can’t ease up with Belichick’s Patriots up next, having lost to them already
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Forget the myriad scenarios — 14 in total — that would give the Buffalo Bills their fifth consecutive playoff berth if they beat or tie New England on Sunday. And don’t expect the Bills to do much scoreboard watching during the game, either, to […]
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Workers in New England states looking forward to a bump up in minimum wages in 2024
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Workers in several New England states are looking forward to a bump up in the minimum wage in 2024 while advocates in Massachusetts are pushing a ballot question aimed at phasing out the state’s subminimum wage of $6.75 per hour for tipped workers. In Rhode Island, the […]
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Charlie Coyle scores twice as Bruins beat Sabres 4-1 to end 4-game skid
By MARK LUDWICZAK Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Charlie Coyle scored twice and Brad Marchand had two assists to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. Mason Lohrei and Morgan Geekie also scored for the Bruins, who ended a four-game losing streak. Jeremy Swayman made 25 […]
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No. 17 SMU gets an ACC prequel when it faces Boston College in the Fenway Bowl
Fenway Bowl: No. 17 SMU (11-2) vs. Boston College (6-6), Dec. 28, 11 a.m. Eastern (ESPN) FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: SMU by 10 1/2 Series record: SMU leads 1-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE After beating then-No. 17 Tulane in the American Athletic Conference championship game for its ninth straight win, SMU had been hoping for an […]
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Porzingis, Celtics start strong in 126-115 Christmas Day win over Davis, Lakers
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Jayson Tatum added 25 points and the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time in Christmas Day meetings 126-115 on Monday. Jaylen Brown had 19 points and Derrick White chipped in with 18 points […]
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Chad Ryland’s 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver’s playoff hopes dim
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — Bailey Zappe had a feeling this would be the New England Patriots’ night when he coughed up the football at his 5-yard line on his very first snap and his defense bailed him out by keeping the Denver Broncos out of the end zone. “It kind of […]
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Kaprizov scores for the third-straight game; Minnesota holds off struggling Boston 3-2
By MIKE COOK Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored for the third straight game, Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Foligno added goals, and the Minnesota Wild held off struggling Boston 3-2 on Saturday night. Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves for career win No. 550, one shy of tying Patrick Roy for […]
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Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics to a 145-108 rout of the Clippers
BY DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Jaylen Brown added 24 and the Boston Celtics kicked off their Christmas weekend in Southern California with a 145-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Jrue Holiday had 20 points and seven assists as the Celtics shot 25 of […]
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Carter hits 2 3-pointers in OT, finishes with 24 points to help Providence take down Butler 85-75
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Devin Carter scored 10 of his 24 points in overtime to lead Providence to an 85-75 victory over Butler on Saturday. Carter made a pair of free throws and hit a deep 3-pointer during a 7-2 spurt to open overtime. Carter added another 3 and two more free throws to stretch the Friars’ lead to […]
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Contrary to politicians’ claims, offshore wind farms don’t kill whales. Here’s what to know.
By CHRISTINA LARSON, JENNIFER McDERMOTT, PATRICK WHITTLE and WAYNE PARRY Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Unfounded claims about offshore wind threatening whales have surfaced as a flashpoint in the fight over the future of renewable energy. In recent months, conservatives including former President Donald Trump have claimed construction of offshore wind turbines is killing […]
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Niederreiter scores twice to lift Winnipeg Jets to 5-1 win over Boston Bruins
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Nino Niederreiter scored a pair of power-play goals and had an assist to help the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Friday night. Winnipeg’s Gabriel Vilardi extended his goal-scoring streak to five games with a goal and one assist, while Josh Morrissey and Adam Lowry also scored goals. Mark […]
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Post-flight feast: Study suggests reindeer vision evolved to spot favorite food
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer may have millions of carrots set out for him on Christmas Eve, but what about the rest of the year? Finding food in a cold, barren landscape is challenging, but researchers from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and the University of St. […]
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Man, police dog killed in shooting involving Connecticut State Police troopers
A man wanted on felony charges and a police dog were killed in a shooting involving Connecticut State Police troopers on Thursday evening, authorities said. State police said troopers went to the Pawcatuck section of Stonington, near the Rhode Island state line, at about 7:30 p.m. to serve the warrant and a shooting occurred. No […]
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Try Alaska. Meanwhile, some US ski areas struggle with rain
By NICK PERRY Associated Press GILFORD, N.H. (AP) — For most Americans dreaming of a white Christmas, this year’s prospects aren’t good. Although parts of the Rockies and Midwest already have snow or could get a fresh dusting by Monday, other parts of the country that are normally coated in white this time of year […]
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Daniels’ 27 help New Hampshire knock off Rhode Island 81-71
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Clarence O. Daniels II had 27 points in New Hampshire’s 81-71 victory against Rhode Island on Thursday night. Daniels also added 10 rebounds for the Wildcats (8-4). Naim Miller scored 17 points, shooting 6 for 12 (4 for 7 from 3-point range). Ahmad Robinson was 5 of 11 shooting, including 1 […]
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Broncos have long been Belichick’s bugaboo and now they could hand him his first 12-loss season
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — Bill Belichick doesn’t have a losing record against anybody during his 24 seasons with New England. That could change Sunday night when the Patriots visit the Mile High City for what could be a slog through the snow. The Denver Broncos (7-7) are 6 1/2-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, […]
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Two Rhode Island men charged with assault and battery in death of Patriots fan
BOSTON (AP) — Two Rhode Island men have been charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct by Foxborough Police in connection with the recent death of a fan at a New England Patriots game. John Vieira, 59, and Justin Mitchell, 39, both of Warwick, R.I., were charged earlier this month after investigators said they punched 53-year-old […]
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NCAA President Charlie Baker drawing on lessons learned as GOP governor in Democratic Massachusetts
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Growing up in a Boston suburb in the 1960s, Charlie Baker learned his first political lesson — the art of listening to competing viewpoints — around the dinner table as his Democratic mother and Republican father hashed out the topics of the day. There was a reason […]
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Celtics bounce back from a tough loss to beat Kings 144-119
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 28 points and the short-handed Boston Celtics bounced back from a disappointing loss at Golden State with a 144-119 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Boston blew a 17-point lead before losing to the Warriors in overtime Tuesday […]
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Christmas is in jeopardy for some New Englanders after storms and flooding knocked out power
By PATRICK WHITTLE, LISA RATHKE and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Megan Michaud and her family of five lost power for three days after a powerful storm throttled her home state of Maine, and a new challenge is creeping up on her: It’s almost time for Christmas. “This morning, my second grader […]
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Injuries bring changes on Patriots offensive line going into game at Broncos
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — David Andrews is a team captain, a starter at center, and someone with ties to the Patriots’ most recent Super Bowl titles. Given the state of New England’s offensive line, which in many ways resembles a season where the wear and tear continues to take its […]
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No. 10 Baylor women beat Providence 61-36 in game hampered by 40 fouls, 41 turnovers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Bella Fontleroy scored 14 points, Sarah Andrews added 12 points and No. 10 Baylor routed Providence 61-36 on Wednesday in the West Palm Beach Classic. The game was hampered by 40 fouls and 41 turnovers — with 27 miscues by the Friars. Baylor shot just 39% from the field and […]
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Stephen Curry scores 33 points, rallies Warriors past Celtics 132-126 in overtime
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry let fly a high-arcing 3-pointer just like those he practices time and again during his extensive pre-game routine, and swished it through the net right in front of his wild, celebratory Warriors teammates on the bench. Night-night, indeed, just as the superstar signaled […]
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Kim English, like Ed Cooley before him, sends No. 6 Marquette to a loss in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Kim English, like Ed Cooley before him, sent Shaka Smart and No. 6 Marquette home from Providence with a loss. Devin Carter had 22 points and eight rebounds to lead the Friars to a 72-57 victory Tuesday night — the third time in five seasons the unranked Friars have beaten a […]
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States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire
By JENNIFER PELTZ and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective gear. Supplies were so limited in 2020 that the state bought millions of medical gowns from a marketing and printing company and spent about $20 million to try […]
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Kirill Kaprizov’s second of game in OT lifts Wild to 4-3 win over Bruins
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored his second goal of the game with 2:06 left to play in overtime, lifting the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Boston captain Brad Marchand had scored with 66 seconds left in regulation, sending the Bruins to […]
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Northeastern US mops up ahead of holidays after deadly storm slams the region, killing at least 5
By PATRICK WHITTLE, LISA RATHKE and KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Just days before the Christmas holiday, people across the northeastern U.S. were mopping up Tuesday after a major storm dumped torrential rains and brought damaging winds from Pennsylvania to Maine, killing at least five people. In Hallowell, Maine, just south of […]
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Caleb Porter hired as coach of Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Caleb Porter was hired as coach of the New England Revolution on Tuesday after leading Portland and Columbus to Major League Soccer titles. Porter replaced Bruce Arena, who quit on Sept. 9, about five weeks after Major League Soccer said he was placed on administrative leave pending a review into allegations […]
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Jaylen Brown’s big 4th quarter carries Celtics to 114-97 win over Magic for 14-0 start at home
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has a message for teams coming into TD Garden. “For a visiting team to come into this building and beat us, its got to be a special night for them and we totally believe that,” he said after the Celtics beat the […]
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Trocheck scores 2 as Rangers rally to beat Bruins 2-1 in OT
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Vincent Trocheck scored his second goal of the game 2:03 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 Saturday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top two teams. Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves for the Rangers, who have won […]
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Hopkins’ 26 points and 12 rebounds send Providence past Sacred Heart
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins had a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds and Providence beat Sacred Heart 78-64 on Saturday. Josh Oduro scored 14 points while finishing 6 of 10 from the floor, and added nine rebounds and three blocks for the Friars (9-2) Rich Barron shot 5 for 7, including 4 […]
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Davis’ 26 help Delaware knock off Rhode Island 67-56 at Holiday Hoopfest
ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — Jyare Davis scored 26 points as Delaware beat Rhode Island 67-56 on Saturday night at Holiday Hoopfest. Davis had three steals for the Fightin’ Blue Hens (8-3). Jalun Trent was 4 of 11 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 12 points. Niels Lane was 2-of-3 shooting […]
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Boston Tea Party turns 250 years old with reenactments of the revolutionary protest
BOSTON (AP) — Patriotic mobs and harbor tea-dumping returned to Boston on Saturday as the city marked the 250th anniversary of the revolutionary protest that preceded America’s independence. The commemoration of the Boston Tea Party included scheduled reenactments of the throwing of tea leaves into the city’s harbor and community meetings that preceded the defiant […]
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David Pastrnak scores shootout winner, Bruins beat Islanders 5-4
By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — David Pastrnak scored in the third round of a shootout to give the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night. Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie, James van Reimsdyk and Mason Lohrei scored in regulation, with Lohrei tying it with […]
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Column: Time for Belichick to leave on his terms (sort of), before he’s shoved out the door
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Columnist This is starting to feel like Tom Landry’s final days as an NFL coach, just before he was ingloriously put out to pasture. Or maybe it will be more akin to Don Shula, who trudged into a retirement that seemed forced on him. Athletes rarely know when it’s time […]
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Jack Hughes scores in OT to give Devils a 2-1 win over Bruins
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — When the New Jersey Devils head into overtime, Jack Hughes takes over. Hughes scored with 2:13 to play in overtime and the Devils rallied to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Wednesday night despite an outstanding 34-save effort by Jeremy Swayman. The goal was Hughes’ […]
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Fredrick scores 14 points, Bandaogo has double-double to lead Cincinnati over Bryant 85-53
CINCINNATI (AP) — CJ Fredrick scored 14 points, Aziz Bandaogo added 12 points and matched a career best with 17 rebounds, and Cincinnati pulled away in the second half to beat Bryant 85-53 on Tuesday night. Cincinnati (8-1), which had its best start to a season since 2017-18 end on Saturday after an 84-79 loss […]
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Tatum, Brown lead Celtics past Cavaliers 120-113 to remain unbeaten in Boston
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Jaylen Brown also scored 25 and the Boston Celtics remained unbeaten at home with a 120-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Kristaps Porzingis had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Derrick White added 17 points and Boston […]
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Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj are the first Asian men elected to the Tennis Hall of Fame
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Leander Paes, who won 18 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles or mixed doubles, and ex-player, broadcaster and promoter Vijay Amritraj are the first Asian men elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Hall, which is based in Newport, Rhode Island, and has been around since 1955, announced its […]
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Online sports betting to start in Vermont in January
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont sports fans will be able to bet online starting early next year when mobile sports betting kicks off in the state on Jan. 11, Republican Gov. Phil Scott announced Tuesday. The state Department of Liquor and Lottery picked DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook to operate mobile sports wagering platforms in Vermont, he […]
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Busy Rhode Island bridge closed suddenly after structural problem found, and repair will take months
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Authorities have found a critical structural failure in one of the busiest bridges in Rhode Island and have closed its westbound side to begin a repair job expected to take months. The Washington Bridge carries Interstate 195 over the Seekonk River from Providence to East Providence and serves as a key […]
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Hasbro cuts 1,100 jobs, or 20% of its workforce, prompted by the ongoing malaise in the toy business
NEW YORK (AP) — Toy maker Hasbro said Monday it is cutting about 1,100 jobs, or 20% of its workforce, as the malaise in the toy business extends through another holiday shopping season. The nearly century-old Rhode Island-based company behind Monopoly, Play-Doh and My Little Pony toys disclosed the layoffs in a memo to employees […]
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Snowfall, rain, gusty winds hit Northeast as Tennessee recovers from deadly tornadoes
A combination of heavy rain, snow, and wind brought threats of flooding and power outages to the Northeast on Monday, part of the same storm system that killed six people in Tennessee, where tornadoes toppled houses and tens of thousands of people lost power in the wintry weather. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings through […]
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Burnham scores 23, Charleston takes down Rhode Island 85-70
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Ben Burnham’s 23 points helped Charleston (SC) defeat Rhode Island 85-70 on Sunday. Burnham added five rebounds for the Cougars (5-4). Reyne Smith finished 4 of 6 from 3-point range to add 12 points. Jordan Crawford had 11 points and shot 4 for 5, including 3 for 3 from beyond the […]
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Carter’s 18 lead Providence past Brown 74-54
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Devin Carter’s 18 points helped Providence defeat Brown 74-54 on Sunday. Carter also contributed five rebounds for the Friars (8-2). Bryce Hopkins added 17 points and seven rebounds. Josh Oduro finished with 13 points. Nana Owusu-Anane led the Bears (3-9) in scoring, finishing with 15 points, nine rebounds and three steals. […]
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Skiing Santas hit the slopes in Maine
NEWRY, Maine (AP) — Ho ho ho, away they go — Santa’s helpers took the day off on Sunday with a few hundred of the jolly ol’ elves hitting the slopes. With beards and stocking caps flapping, some 300 red-suited Santas were lively and quick at the foggy Sunday River ski resort in western Maine […]
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Stephenson-Moore scores 22, Stony Brook defeats Bryant 86-75
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Tyler Stephenson-Moore scored 22 points as Stony Brook beat Bryant 86-75 on Saturday night. Stephenson-Moore shot 8 for 11, including 6 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Seawolves (4-5). Jared Frey scored 18 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 5 for 8 from 3-point […]
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Pastrnak scores twice as Bruins beat Coyotes 5-3
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak had two goals and an assist, Trent Frederic added two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Saturday. Charlie Coyle also scored for Boston and Kevin Shattenkirk got his 99th career goal as the Bruins won for the fourth time […]
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Derrick White’s 30 points carries Celtics past Knicks 133-123; Boston’s Brown ejected with 2 Ts
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Derrick White scored 30 points and Kristaps Porzingis had 21 in his return to the lineup after missing four games with a strained left calf to lead the Boston Celtics to a 133-123 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Jayson Tatum added 25 points, […]
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Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers’ playoff hopes with 21-18 win
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The wins used to come so easy and so often for David Andrews early in his career with the New England Patriots, the veteran center barely noticed them. That hasn’t been the case in 2023. Not with the franchise enduring its worst season in nearly a […]
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Sabres snap 4-game skid with a 3-1 win over Atlantic Division-leading Bruins
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — JJ Peterka, Tage Thompson and Victor Olofsson scored and the Buffalo Sabres snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Devon Levi made 30 saves for Buffalo, which beat the Atlantic Division-leading Bruins for the first time in nearly […]
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Rhode Island lawmakers and advocates working to address soaring housing costs
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A push to develop affordable housing on publicly owned land and a requirement that renters receive a four-month notice of planned rent hikes are just two of the ideas being pitched to Rhode Island lawmakers to help address rising housing costs in the state. Other proposals, including […]
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Two networks announce GOP presidential debates just days apart at same New Hampshire school
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two television networks on Thursday announced they would hold separate Republican presidential debates at the same location in New Hampshire just ahead of that state’s GOP primary next month, but officials at Saint Anselm College said they were only aware of one of the events. CNN said earlier in […]
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Lilly scores 22 in Brown’s 67-64 victory against Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 22 points as Brown beat Rhode Island 67-64 on Wednesday night. Lilly shot 6 for 15 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 7 of 10 from the free throw line for the Bears (3-8, Ivy League). Aaron Cooley shot 5 for 11, including 3 for 7 […]
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Bryant defeats Siena 67-51
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Daniel Rivera’s 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists and six blocks helped Bryant defeat Siena 67-51 on Wednesday night. Rivera also contributed seven rebounds and six blocks for the Bulldogs (6-4). Sherif Kenney scored 14 points while going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, […]
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US Coast Guard service members don’t feel safe, new review says. Officials are promising changes
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Coast Guard officials are promising reforms after an internal review sparked by reports of sexual assault and harassment found that “too many” of its members don’t feel safe and trust in leadership is eroding. The wide-ranging 90-day review, released Wednesday, calls for an end to a “permissive […]
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Pittsburgh looks to avoid another home upset against a 2-win team when reeling New England visits
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The NFL used to come to a near standstill whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots met. Now, not so much. Thursday night’s meeting might merit a passing glance. If that. The two teams that will run onto the Acrisure Stadium turf won’t have future […]
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52 sea turtles experiencing ‘cold stun’ in New England flown to rehab in Florida
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts. The turtles arrived in Tampa on Tuesday, and 16 were sent to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, officials said in a news release. All […]
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Offensive struggles mount for the Patriots, Giants and Jets
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ It’s been more than a decade since the NFL featured three offenses as challenged as the ones for the New England Patriots, New York Jets and New York Giants. Blame it on quarterback injuries, bad rosters, […]
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Pressley, Welch introduce legislation to guarantee right to vote for people with felonies on record
By MATT BROWN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation that would allow people convicted of a felony to vote in federal elections, a proposal that if enacted could restore the voting rights of millions of people in U.S. elections. Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont submitted […]