HINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man whose SUV crashed through the glass storefront of an Apple store, killing one man and injuring nearly two dozen other people, has been charged with murder, prosecutors said. Bradley Rein, 53, was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday on charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation […]
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Saros’s 35 saves carries Predators past Bruins, 2-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Juuse Saros stopped 35 shots, Cody Glass scored late in the second period and the Nashville Predators beat NHL-best Boston 2-1 on Tuesday night, halting the Bruins’ seven-game winning streak. Chasing the Western Conference’s eighth and final playoff spot, the Predators won for just the third time […]
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Short-handed Wizards rout Celtics 130-111
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Just when it appeared Washington fans would have little to worry about besides draft position over the next couple weeks, the short-handed Wizards delivered a dominating victory over one of the NBA’s best teams. Go figure. Kristaps Porzingis had 32 points and 13 rebounds, and the […]
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Coast Guard to investigate fire on Boston Harbor cruise ship
BOSTON (AP) — The Coast Guard has initiated an investigation into a fire late last week that damaged a harbor cruise vessel docked in Boston. No one was on board the 153-foot (47-meter) Spirit of Boston when it caught fire late Friday night while it was moored at Commonwealth Pier in Boston’s Seaport District. The […]
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Police: Aaron Hernandez’s brother arrested in ESPN incident
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — The brother of the late New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is facing criminal and motor vehicle charges in Connecticut, accused of throwing a brick onto the ESPN headquarters campus and eluding police during brief pursuits in other towns. Dennis John Hernandez, 36, who also has been known as D.J. and […]
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Acadia National Park increases entry fees effective Saturday
BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — The National Park Service approved the first entrance fee increase in five years for Acadia National Park, officials said Tuesday. Much of the fee increase effective Saturday will give a boost to the Island Explorer bus system, which is critical to addressing traffic congestion in the park, and other projects […]
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Review: ‘Life Worth Living’ explores life’s big questions
By JEFF ROWE Associated Press “Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most,” by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun and Ryan McAnnally-Linz (The Open Field) In America, we excel at producing self-help books, videos and podcasts; it’s as if the entire nation is perpetually riven by angst about falling short of our full potential, or, […]
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Student hurt when tractor-trailer hits school bus
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Police are investigating a crash in which a tractor-trailer struck a school bus Tuesday, sending an injured student to a hospital. The bus was stopped when the tractor-trailer struck it from behind just before 8 a.m. Tuesday in Portland, police said. One student had injuries that were not life threatening and […]
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A ‘Clutch’ tip helps Miller, Miami reach 1st Final Four
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Miller took 20 shots in the regional final for Miami and made them all, helping the Hurricanes rally their way into the Final Four. The personification of clutch. Fitting. A guy named Clutch is why he’s at Miami, why Miller has become one of […]
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RI soldier who died during Korean War accounted for
An Army sergeant from Rhode Island who was captured during the Korean War and died of starvation in a POW camp in May 1951 has been accounted for, news his family has been waiting to hear for years. Sgt. Lawrence J. Robidoux 22, of Cumberland, was accounted for in January after his remains were identified […]
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Poll: Religious service attendance a bit down after pandemic
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press A “stable share” of Americans has participated in religious services in some way – virtually or in person – during the coronavirus pandemic, though in-person attendance is slightly lower than before the COVID-19 outbreak. Those are among the key findings in a comprehensive report released Tuesday by the Pew […]
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Man dies after falling through Lake Champlain ice on ATV
SWANTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man has died after falling through the ice while riding an all-terrain vehicle on Lake Champlain. Donald Jones, 82, of Richmond, died Monday evening at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, Vermont State Police said. Emergency crews responded to a call on Monday afternoon that a man had fallen […]
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Handmade blankets welcome refugees, immigrants to US
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — “Welcome to the USA,” says a note attached to a hand-crocheted blanket of purple, white and gray stripes. Hollie Shaner-McRae, of Burlington, who made the blanket as a gift for a refugee, wrote of her great-grandparents coming to the United States from Ukraine, Russia and Poland. […]
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Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists
By MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Just years after labor activists persuaded a handful of states to raise their minimum wage to $15 per hour, workers initially thrilled with the pay bump are finding their hard-won gains erased by inflation. New York City resident Anthony Rivera, 20, who sorts packages […]
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2 juveniles charged with cruiser break-in, rifle theft
MALDEN, Mass. (AP) — Two juveniles have been charged with breaking into a Massachusetts State Police cruiser and stealing a rifle and ammunition, a prosecutor said. The 14- and 15-year-old male youths were charged with breaking and entering, larceny and conspiracy, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said Monday. The 14-year-old also was charged with possession […]
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Analysis: This Hall of Fame class could be an all-time great
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Springfield Symphony Hall lists a capacity of 2,611. This is going to be a problem when the basketball world heads to western Massachusetts on Aug. 12. Act surprised on Saturday when the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces its class of enshrinees for 2023. Among the finalists: […]
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Patriots owner Robert Kraft campaigns against antisemitism
By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft faced the camera during a video call, pointing to a small, sky-blue lapel pin on his blazer. The pin is the symbol of a $25 million “Stand Up to Jewish Hate” campaign launched Monday by the 81-year-old billionaire through his Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, […]
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Elizabeth Warren running for 3rd US Senate term in 2024
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced Monday that she will seek a third term in 2024. Warren, a prominent voice for the liberal wing of the Democratic Party and a failed 2020 presidential contender, said she’s running for reelection to end corruption in Washington, make the economy work […]
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Twenty years on, reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow was sitting in Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s conference room at the Pentagon, listening to him make the case that Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction. At some point in the presentation — one of many lawmaker briefings by President George […]
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Jaylen Brown’s 41 points helps Celtics past Spurs 137-93
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 41 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 137-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. The Celtics were without star forward and leading scorer Jayson Tatum, who was sidelined with a left hip contusion. But Boston […]
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Pastrnak scores twice, Bruins top Hurricanes 4-3 in shootout
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — David Pastrnak eclipsed the 50-goal mark by scoring twice and the Boston Bruins won their seventh game in a row by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout Sunday. Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk Scored in the shootout in a matchup of Eastern Conference division […]
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UConn’s return to prominence has been a family affair
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dan Hurley got choked up when asked about his dad on the eve of UConn’s Sweet 16 game. Tears flowed again before the Huskies’ Elite Eight game, this time from thinking about what he considers his other family. “I love coaching this team. I’ve gotten […]
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UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 years
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The critique of UConn under coach Dan Hurley had been the program’s inability to win in March. Consecutive first-round NCAA Tournament exits meant the Huskies were good, not great — certainly not anywhere in league with the UConn women’s program. In perhaps the maddest March […]
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NHL-best Bruins clinch Atlantic with 2-1 win over Tampa Bay
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins are winning so much that clinching their division didn’t merit any celebration. Captain Patrice Bergeron didn’t even realize it had happened. Garnet Hathaway scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the NHL-best Boston Bruins wrapped up first place in the Atlantic Division with their sixth straight […]
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AL East Preview: Judge, Yankees lead MLB’s deepest division
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer From 1998-2003, the five AL East teams finished in the exact same order every season. Back then, the New York Yankees were dominant, the Boston Red Sox were contenders and everyone else was left chasing those teams — and that remained the status quo for a while. Consider this […]
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Jet pitched wildly, killing 1, amid cockpit warnings: NTSB
By DAVE COLLINS and DAVID SHARP Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A business jet flying over New England violently pitched upward then downward, fatally injuring a passenger, after pilots responding to automated cockpit warnings switched off a system that helps keep the aircraft stable, U.S. transportation investigators reported Friday. The National Transportation Safety Board […]
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30-year sentence for man who sexually assaulted 2 teen girls
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man who admitted to federal authorities that he used a cellphone to record himself sexually assaulting two teenage girls has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. In one case in February 2017, Francis Scott pretended to be a driver for a ride-hailing service and offered to give a 15-year-old […]
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UConn a step from Final Four after 88-65 blowout of Arkansas
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — After UConn lost as a 5 seed to 12th-seeded New Mexico State in the first round of last year’s NCAA Tournament, Huskies coach Dan Hurley told his core players they would be back on this stage. Not only would they return, but Hurley said he would surround […]
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Pastrnak gets 49th goal, Bruins top Montreal, 5th win in row
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his 49th goal, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and an assist and the Boston Bruins overcame a sluggish performance to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. Jake DeBrusk scored on a breakaway, David Krejci put home on […]
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Tom Brady becomes minority owner of WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady has acquired an ownership stake in the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. He attended an Aces game on May 31 and later sent Las Vegas star Kelsey Plum a jersey and other gifts. “I am very excited to […]
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Massachusetts train derails, no hazardous cargo reported
AYER, Mass. (AP) — Five freight train cars derailed in Massachusetts on Thursday, but no hazardous materials were being hauled and there were no reports of injuries, according to authorities. The freight cars that toppled over at about 11:30 a.m. were carrying sealed containers of trash and recycling material, the Ayer Fire Department said in […]
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March Madness remains must-see TV during first weekend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Both editions of March Madness have proven to be must-see TV for basketball fans. The first two rounds of the women’s tournament averaged a record 391,000 viewers, a 28% increase over last year. The four ABC games on Saturday and Sunday averaged at least 636,000 viewers per game. The second-round game Sunday between Georgia and […]
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Coaches’ sons Hurley and Musselman to meet in Sweet 16
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Every day he wasn’t out recruiting or away at a game, Bill Musselman wrote a message on his son’s school lunch bag. Effort, energy, enthusiasm. The message and the relentless pursuit of perfection it implored served as the substratum of Eric Musselman’s life. “Everything that […]
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Senators press Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price hike
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Moderna’s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company’s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics. Stephane Bancel told the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions that the drugmaker […]
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Ed Cooley takes over at Georgetown with lofty aspirations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ed Cooley’s task at Georgetown is to bring a once-storied program back to prominence in a competitive conference that has three teams still part of March Madness in the Sweet 16. Cooley’s lofty aspirations go beyond lifting the Hoyas up from the bottom of the Big East Conference. After leaving Providence, which he took to the NCAA Tournament seven […]
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Massachusetts governor: Pharmacies must stock abortion pills
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The governor of Massachusetts reminded pharmacies Wednesday that they are required to stock a key abortion pill, despite a nationwide effort by anti-abortion activists to ban the medication. The action comes as a federal judge in Texas is considering a lawsuit that would overturn decades-old federal approval of the […]
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New Hampshire House passes bill honoring fallen ‘Old Man’
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s fallen Old Man of the Mountain would be honored annually under a bill passed by the House on Wednesday. The massive, naturally formed granite profile attracted tourists to Franconia Notch for about 200 years before it crumbled in 2003. The bipartisan bill, which now […]
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Jayson Tatum’s 36 points lead Celtics past Kings 132-109
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note by beating the Sacramento Kings 132-109 on Tuesday night. Boston bounced back from blowing a 19-point lead in Utah on Saturday night by knocking off one of […]
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Ullmark’s 40 saves carries Bruins past Senators, 2-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Linus Ullmark made 40 saves, Jake DeBrusk had the go-ahead goal and the NHL-best Boston Bruins continued their pursuit of the league’s record for regular-season victories with a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. “I thought he was outstanding and he needed to be,” […]
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Tom Hanks named Harvard’s 2023 commencement speaker
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Two-time Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks was named the principal speaker at Harvard’s commencement on May 25, the Ivy League university announced Tuesday. Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia” in 1993 and “Forrest Gump” the following […]
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Paul Newman’s camp for sick kids rises from the ashes
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press ASHFORD, Conn. (AP) — Amarey Brookshire was devastated when she heard about the fire at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for seriously ill children — her camp. The February 2021 blaze destroyed much of the retreat in the woods of eastern Connecticut, which was founded by the late […]
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Linda Villarosa, Deborah Cohen among Lukas prize winners
NEW YORK (AP) — Linda Villarosa’s “Under the Skin,” an exploration of racism’s impact on the American healthcare system, and Deborah Cohen’s history of a network of journalists who confronted fascism before World War II, “Last Call at the Hotel Imperial,” were among the winners of awards announced Tuesday by the J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project. […]
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Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino accepts job at St. John’s
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Rick Pitino is back in the Big East Conference. St. John’s hired the Hall of Fame coach Monday to boost a storied program that’s been mired in mediocrity for much of this century. The school announced that Pitino will be introduced during a news conference […]
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Georgetown hires Providence’s Ed Cooley as basketball coach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ed Cooley is the new men’s basketball coach at Georgetown, hired away from Big East rival Providence in the hopes of rebuilding a once-proud program that dropped to new lows under former star player Patrick Ewing. Georgetown announced the move on Monday, after Providence issued a news release saying that Cooley had resigned. […]
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Swayman stops 26 shots in Bruins’ 7-0 rout of Sabres
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Goalie Jeremy Swayman and the league-leading Boston Bruins had unfinished business to address before entertaining thoughts of finally going home following a week on the road. In a five-game trip that began with losses in Detroit and Chicago to mark Boston’s first two-game skid of […]
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Boston celebrates at a chilly St. Patrick’s Day parade
BOSTON (AP) — Boston held its St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, an event Mayor Michelle Wu called one of the biggest events of the year for the city and a day for bringing people together. Boston is home to one of the country’s largest Irish enclaves, and the parade typically draws about 1 million […]
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Markkanen’s scoring, Kessler’s block lifts Jazz past Celtics
By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points and Walker Kessler had a game-saving block to help the Utah Jazz to a 118-117 comeback win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Grant Williams, who had 23 points and a career-high seven 3-pointers, was driving for a potential […]
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Pastrnak, Ullmark lead Bruins past Wild 5-2
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his 47th goal of the season and Linus Ullmark made 29 saves as the Boston Bruins beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Saturday. Jake DeBrusk, David Krejci, Patrice Bergeron and Trent Frederic also scored for Boston, which has won two in a […]
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Tatum scores 34, Celtics hold off Trail Blazers 126-112
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics withstood a late Portland rally for a 126-112 victory over the struggling Trail Blazers on Friday night. Jaylen Brown added 27 points for the Celtics, who have won four of their last […]
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Tshiebwe’s 25 boards helps Kentucky top Providence in NCAAs
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe kept battling for position, pushing his way to daylight and grabbing seemingly every loose rebound with a rugged relentlessness. No one was going to stop him, either. When it was over, the two-time Associated Press All-American had turned in the best rebounding performance […]
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Rhode Island probing possible contamination of drug evidence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Reliable investigators like the ones at Sierra One Investigaton company are committed to serving you and all your investigative needs. They are reviewing hundreds of criminal cases in Rhode Island that could be undermined by the possible contamination of evidence at the state health department’s forensic chemistry lab, state Attorney General […]
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Flight attack raises questions about security, mental health
By MICHAEL CASEY and DAVID KOENIG Associated Press LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — The music was blaring on a February afternoon when Francisco Torres stopped by a Massachusetts barbershop, proclaiming he was half-angel, half-devil. He wanted a dozen people to come outside the shop and shoot him with an automatic weapon stored in his car trunk. […]
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Swayman makes 36 saves NHL-leading Bruins beat Jets 3-0
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Jeremy Swayman made 36 saves for his third shutout of the season and eighth overall in the NHL-leading Boston Bruins’ 3-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Trent Frederic, Pavel Zacha and Tomas Nosek scored to help Boston rebound from its first consecutive regulation losses of the season. The […]
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Advice from attorneys general remains secret in some states
By MEAD GRUVER and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — When officials in Wyoming faced public pressure to allow a citizen recount of election results, they reached out to the state attorney general for legal advice about how to proceed. But Attorney General Bridget Hill refuses to say what she told them. […]
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Mobile sports bets booming in some states as others shy away
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press The stakes are higher in Ohio this year for March Madness — and not just because it’s a regional host for the first round of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament. For the first time, Ohio sports fans can click on a mobile app or tap into kiosks at bars, restaurants or […]
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Brown scores 35, Celtics hold on to beat Wolves 104-102
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 35 points and Jayson Tatum added 22 as the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-102 on Wednesday night. Malcolm Brogdon added 12 points off the bench for Boston, which overcame a tough shooting night to win for the third time […]
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Northeast digs out from winter storm, faces power outages
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Parts of New England and New York were digging out of a nor’easter Wednesday that caused tens of thousands of power outages, numerous school cancellations and whiteout conditions on the roads. The storm began Monday night and lasted throughout Tuesday, dumping as much as 3 feet (91 centimeters) of snow and gusty winds. Others […]
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Gov. Healey: COVID-19 public health emergency to end May 11
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Wednesday that the state’s COVID-19 public health emergency will end May 11. The announcement comes ahead of the 45-day notice required by state law, allowing additional time for organizations affected by the change to prepare for the end of the public health emergency, Healey said. The Democrat […]
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Red-hot Raddysh nets hat trick, Blackhawks top Bruins 6-3
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Taylor Raddysh scored three goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Boston 6-3 on Tuesday night, handing the NHL-leading Bruins a second straight regulation loss for the first time this season. Raddysh’s first career hat trick gave him 20 goals for the season and six in his last […]
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Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow
By RODRIQUE NGOWI and KATHY MCCORMACK Associated Press PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A winter storm dumped heavy, wet snow in parts of the Northeast on Tuesday, causing tens of thousands of power outages, widespread school closings, dangerous driving conditions and a plane to slide off a taxiway. The storm’s path included parts of New England, upstate New […]
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Woman who pretended to be sick Marine gets nearly 6 years
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former social worker at a Rhode Island veterans’ hospital who used stolen patient information to brazenly pass herself off as a decorated Marine Corps veteran with cancer and fraudulently collect nearly $300,000 in benefits, charitable contributions, and donations was sentenced Tuesday to nearly six years in prison. A U.S. District […]
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Confident Kolek leads Marquette to 2 seed in March Madness
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Kolek adopted the acuity and audacity that defines his game with every bruise he took playing against his older brother while growing up in Rhode Island. Kolek was two years younger than his brother, Brandon, but wanted to prove he was every bit as good. […]
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Jalen Green scores 28, Rockets outlast Celtics 111-109
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 28 points and rookie Jabari Smith Jr. added 24 as the Houston Rockets withstood a late charge to beat the Boston Celtics 111-109 on Monday night. The Rockets, who are tied with Detroit for the NBA’s fewest wins with 16, snapped a three-game […]
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NBA fines Celtics’ Smart $25K for skirmish with Hawks’ Young
NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for pulling Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young to the floor and initiating an on-court altercation, the league announced Monday. The altercation occurred late in Boston’s 134-125 win over Atlanta on Saturday. With 1:25 remaining and Boston leading 129-121, Young and Smart […]
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New England, upstate New York, bracing for winter storm
By WILSON RING Associated Press Parts of the Northeast were bracing for a powerful winter storm that could dump heavy, wet snow and unleash strong winds, making travel difficult and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people. The National Weather Service says the storm could begin late Monday and last into Wednesday. Areas […]
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Illness sidelines Springsteen tour as 3 concerts postponed
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press SOUTH AMBOY, N.J. (AP) — Bruce Springsteen’s planned performance Tuesday in Albany has become the third concert in a week postponed by the New Jersey rocker, who cited illness as the reason in a tweet Sunday but did not give specifics. The postponements come a month into Springsteen’s first major […]
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Red Wings beat Bruins 5-3, a day after losing to NHL’s best
By LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer DETROIT (AP) — Dylan Larkin scored to help his team take a four-goal lead, and his second assist of the game allowed the Detroit Red Wings to hold on for a 5-3 win over Boston Bruins on Sunday. The Red Wings were ahead 4-0 late in the second period, but the NHL-best Bruins pulled within […]
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College removes partial Malcolm X quote that sparked protest
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — The University of Rhode Island has removed a partial Malcolm X quote from the facade of its main library 30 years after members of the school’s Black Student Leadership Group and others protested because they said the shortened quote misrepresented the fuller meaning of the civil rights leader’s message. The inscription […]
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Online betting begins in sports-crazed Massachusetts
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts sports fans raced to their cellphones Friday to begin placing bets as the state allowed online sports wagering just days ahead of tip-off of the NCAA Tournament next week. The start of online sports gambling came a little over a month after the state began allowing […]
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Patrick McEnroe chosen new Tennis Hall of Fame president
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Former player and current TV analyst Patrick McEnroe will be the new president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and USTA Foundation chief executive Dan Faber was chosen as the Hall’s new CEO. The Hall announced the appointments on Thursday and said McEnroe and Faber will begin their roles on […]
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Boston council passes proposal aimed at tackling rising rent
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Boston City Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a proposal from the mayor to cap rent prices as part of an effort to address rising housing costs and prevent homelessness. Under Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal, known as a home rule petition, the maximum allowable annual rent increase […]
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‘Master thief’ convicted of Giants ring theft back in prison
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — The self-described “master thief” and New England Patriots fan convicted of stealing New York Giants Super Bowl rings in 2008 is back behind bars after a judge determined he had violated the terms of his probation, prosecutors said. Sean Murphy, 58, was sentenced last Thursday in Fall River Superior Court […]
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Athletes sue Ivy League over its no-scholarship policy
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A pair of basketball players from Brown allege in a federal lawsuit that the Ivy League’s policy of not offering athletic scholarships amounts to a price-fixing agreement that denies athletes proper financial aid and payment for their services. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in U.S. […]
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On tap: Booze still allowed on Amtrak in New Hampshire
By KATHY McCORMACK and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston can continue to buy alcoholic beverages during the 35-mile stretch of the trip that goes through New Hampshire as officials said they plan to work out a “creative solution” to avoid violating a state […]
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La Salle defeats Rhode Island 73-56 in A-10 tourney
NEW YORK (AP) — Jhamir Brickus had 18 points in La Salle’s 73-56 victory against Rhode Island on Tuesday night in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Brickus was 7-of-10 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Explorers (14-18). Daeshon Shepherd added 15 points while finishing 7 of 10 from the floor, […]
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US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The Biden administration sued to block JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, saying Tuesday that the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers. The Justice Department said the tie-up would especially hurt cost-conscious travelers who depend on Spirit to find cheaper options to […]
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With Marquette on top, Big East brings different look to MSG
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — This Big East Tournament has a distinctly different look. No. 6 Marquette is the top seed heading into the four-day frenzy at Madison Square Garden for the first time since the Golden Eagles joined the conference in 2005. Two of the newest Big East […]
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Live free or dry: No buying booze on Amtrak in New Hampshire
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston will soon have to hold off on buying alcoholic beverages during the 35-mile stretch of the trip that goes through New Hampshire. The Amtrak Downeaster takes passengers 145 miles from Brunswick, Maine, to Boston. The train includes a cafe car […]
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Agents added to US Northern border amid crossing spike
Federal authorities have added 25 border patrol agents at a section of the northeastern U.S. border with Quebec in response to a spike in illegal crossings. The team, which started on Monday, will help to deter and disrupt human smuggling activities in the sector that includes the border areas of New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and […]
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New England’s biggest dog sled race has a female victor
FORT KENT, Maine (AP) — The first woman mushed her way to victory across 250 miles (400 kilometers) of wilderness in northern Maine, making history in the 30th Can-Am Crown. Katherine Langlais, 39, of Glenwood, New Brunswick, called it a “dream” after crossing the finish line with her dog sled team on Monday. Langlais, who […]
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AP Top 25 teams get last shot to boost NCAA Tournament seeds
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Selection Sunday looms as AP Top 25 teams in major conferences get their final chances to impact where and why they play in the NCAA Tournament. In the nation’s top leagues, there could be significant swings based on early exits or title runs. Here’s a look at what’s ahead leading up […]
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Mitchell scores 40, Stevens rallies Cavs past Celtics in OT
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Lamar Stevens spent three quarters watching and waiting his turn. When it finally came, he didn’t waste a single second. Donovan Mitchell scored 40 points and Stevens came off the bench to fuel Cleveland’s fourth-quarter comeback with his hustle, leading the Cavaliers to a 118-114 win […]
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Man accused of trying to open jet’s door, attacking crew
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man tried to open an airliner’s emergency door on a cross-country flight from Los Angeles to Boston and then tried to stab a flight attendant in the neck with a broken metal spoon, federal prosecutors alleged Monday. Francisco Severo Torres, 33, of Leominster, was tackled and restrained with the aid […]
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Jet in deadly flight may have had ‘trim issues’: NTSB
By DAVE COLLINS and DAVID SHARP Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A business jet may have experienced problems with its stability before encountering turbulence or some other roughness that caused the death of a passenger who served in prominent posts in two presidential administrations, officials said Monday. The National Transportation Safety Board said it’s looking at […]
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Red Sox infielder Justin Turner hit in face by pitch
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday’s spring training game against the Detroit Tigers. The 38-year-old Turner fell to the ground after getting drilled by right-hander Matt Manning. Medical personnel rushed to the plate, and Turner […]
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No one hurt when 2 United flights touch at Boston airport
BOSTON (AP) — Two flights scheduled to depart from Boston Logan International Airport on Monday morning made contact with each other near the gate area, federal aviation and airport officials said. United Airlines Flight 515 was being pushed back from the gate by a tow tug when its right wing struck the tail of United […]
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Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Growing up in New England, Leah Ofsevit’s most cherished childhood memories were blanketed in snow. She remembers running barefoot outside with her brother at the first sign of it, building snowmen and ice castles most winters, strapping on skis as a toddler. Ofsevit and her husband, Jeremy […]
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Biden reelection bid faces resistance from some Democrats
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer LACONIA, N.H. (AP) — Steve Shurtleff was at Joe Biden’s side in 2019 when he filed papers in the New Hampshire State House to run for president. He repeatedly trekked across the state with Biden to court primary voters. And when Biden ultimately won the presidency, it was Shurtleff, then […]
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Quickley scores 38 in start, Knicks outlast Celtics in 2 OTs
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Immanuel Quickley scored a career-high 38 points, playing 55 minutes in place of injured starter Jalen Brunson, and the New York Knicks outlasted the Boston Celtics 131-129 in two overtimes Sunday night for their season-high ninth straight victory. Quickley had seven points in the second overtime and […]
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Loyer scores 33 as Davidson downs Rhode Island 68-54
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Foster Loyer’s 33 points led Davidson past Rhode Island 68-54 on Saturday night. Loyer also had five rebounds for the Wildcats (15-15, 8-10 Atlantic 10 Conference). Grant Huffman scored 14 points, going 6 of 8 from the field. The Rams (9-21, 5-13) were led by Ishmael Leggett, who recorded 14 points […]
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Mbeng’s 27 lead Yale past Brown 84-75
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bez Mbeng had 27 points in Yale’s 84-75 victory against Brown on Saturday night. Mbeng was 10-of012 shooting, including 2 for 3 from distance, and went 5 for 9 from the line for the Bulldogs (20-7, 10-4 Ivy League). John Poulakidas scored 14 points, going 4 of 11 from the floor, […]
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Bertuzzi sets up goal in Bruins’ 4-2 win over Rangers
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Tyler Bertuzzi set up a goal in his Boston debut and Linus Ullmark made 24 saves, helping the NHL-leading Bruins beat Patrick Kane and the New York Rangers 4-2 on Saturday. Charlie Coyle scored off Bertuzzi’s feed and set up Tomas Nosek’s short-handed goal in Boston’s 10th […]
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Davis scores 24 as Seton Hall beats No. 20 Providence 82-58
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — No. 20 Providence is searching for answers going into the Big East Tournament. The Friars flopped in their regular-season finale on Saturday, losing 82-58 to Dre Davis and Seton Hall. The 24-point margin marked the biggest home loss in Ed Cooley’s 12-year run as Providence’s coach. […]
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New Hampshire defeats Bryant 67-60 in America East quarters
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Clarence O. Daniels II had 22 points in New Hampshire’s 67-60 win over Bryant on Saturday in the America East Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Daniels added 14 rebounds and three steals for the Wildcats (15-14). Matt Herasme scored 12 points and added six rebounds. Kyree Brown recorded 12 points going 10 for […]
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Rangers, Bruins among winners at close of NHL trade deadline
By LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer The New York Rangers and Boston Bruins loaded up for a potential Stanley Cup run, making bold moves to add talented players in the days leading up to the NHL trade deadline. Coincidentally, the contenders face off Saturday afternoon in Boston. The Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers were not as aggressive, seemingly stuck in rebuilds that have relegated […]
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Big NHL trade deadline moves happen early in ‘abnormal year’
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Between the All-Star break and the NHL trade deadline, teams completed 65 deals in all — far higher than the usual amount of moves in a sport known more for long-term security than risky business. The vast majority of the deals that move the needle happened before Friday, when activity slowed to […]
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Bruins rout Sabres 7-1, become fastest team to 100 points
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists just a few hours after signing a new contract and the surging Boston Bruins became the fastest team in NHL history to reach 100 points by beating the Buffalo Sabres 7-1 on Thursday night. Jakub Lauko scored twice, Dmitry […]
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Close call, turbulent flight add to aviation safety concerns
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Federal officials have begun investigating a close call between planes in Boston, and they provided new details Thursday about a harrowing incident at an airport in Texas. The National Transportation Safety Board said it has not determined exactly how close a FedEx cargo plane passed over the top of […]
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Owner of addiction clinics faces health care fraud charges
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The owner of a chain of clinics treating substance abuse disorders in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and one of the company’s employees, were charged Thursday with cheating health insurers out of millions of dollars while depriving patients of needed services, federal prosecutors said. Michael Brier, 60, the owner of Recovery Connection […]
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Snowboarder caught on video escaping New Hampshire avalanche
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — RJ Phipps was hiking up Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington over the weekend with his wife when he took out his camera to shoot a snowboarder and skier. Within seconds, Phipps watched as the two men were nearly engulfed by an avalanche. He caught it all on […]