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 […]
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Quick goes to Vegas; Bruins get Bertuzzi before NHL deadline
By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writers Jonathan Quick is on the move again, back to the Pacific Division to solve the Vegas Golden Knights’ latest goaltending quandary. Vegas acquired Quick from Columbus on Thursday, less than 36 hours after the Los Angeles Kings traded the two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender and 2014 playoff MVP to […]
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Leggett helps Rhode Island hold off Loyola Chicago 79-77
CHICAGO (AP) — Ishmael Leggett scored 20 points and Rhode Island held off Loyola Chicago 79-77 on Wednesday night. Leggett added seven rebounds for the Rams (9-20, 5-12 Atlantic 10 Conference), who snapped a seven-game losing streak. Jalen Carey finished with 17 points and six rebounds, while Sebastian Thomas scored 11. Sheldon Edwards finished with […]
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Massachusetts governor budgets for free community college
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a proposed $55.5 billion state budget on Wednesday — a plan that would increase spending by more than 4% over the current fiscal year while offering insights into the Democrat’s priorities during her first year in office. One of those priorities is […]
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Q&A with new NCAA President Charlie Baker
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer Former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker did a 30-minute interview with The Associated Press just days before he officially began his new job as NCAA president. He laid out goals for his first 100 days, including bringing in an independent firm to conduct a review of the NCAA, and touched […]
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New NCAA president says NIL rules could protect athletes
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer As Charlie Baker takes over as NCAA president, he brings a different way of thinking about one of the most important and polarizing issues in college athletics: regulating how student-athletes monetize their fame. To Baker, athletes such as quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada and Miami basketball players Hanna […]
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McAvoy scores in OT, Bruins beat Flames for 8th win a row
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Charlie McAvoy scored at 4:55 of overtime to give the Boston a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, extending the NHL-leading Bruins’ winning streak to eight games. Linus Ullmark made a career-high 54 saves. “What a game by him,” McAvoy said. “The shots were obviously a lot to […]
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Feierbergs’ buzzer-beater gets Maine past Bryant 66-64
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Gedi Juozapaitis scored 19 points, Kristians Feierbergs made a putback at the buzzer and Maine beat Bryant 66-64 on Tuesday night. Juozapaitis shot 7 for 12 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Black Bears (13-16, 7-9 America East Conference). Kellen Tynes added 12 points while going 5 of 11 from the […]
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JetBlue pilot landing in Boston averts potential collision
BOSTON (AP) — A JetBlue pilot had to take “evasive action” while landing at Boston’s Logan International Airport when another aircraft crossed an intersecting runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The close call occurred at about 7 p.m. Monday when the pilot of a Learjet 60 took off without clearance as a JetBlue flight was […]
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Final state emergencies winding down 3 years into pandemic
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s coronavirus emergency officially ends Tuesday, nearly three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the nation’s first statewide stay-at-home order and just days after the state reached the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths related to the virus. As California’s emergency winds down, such declarations continue in just five […]
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Zacha helps Bruins beat Oilers 3-2 for 7th straight win
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pavel Zacha scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the league-leading Boston Bruins beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 Monday night for their seventh straight win. Nick Foligno and Tomas Nosek also scored for the Bruins, and Dmitry Orlov had two assists for his first points since being acquired […]
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Knicks win 6th straight, drop Celtics from top spot in NBA
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum was gone a few minutes before the Boston Celtics relinquished the top spot in the NBA, thrown out of a game for the first time in his career. The referees frustrated the All-Star forward. New York’s defense caused the frustration for the rest […]
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Black empowerment council to advise Massachusetts governor
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Monday creating a new panel tasked with advising the administration on ways to help support empowerment efforts in the state’s Black community. The 33-member Governor’s Advisory Council on Black Empowerment held its first closed-door meeting at the Statehouse on […]
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Bill to control outdoor cats met with outstretched claws
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A bill to make Maine’s animal trespass law apply to cats swiftly ran up against opposition from cat lovers on Monday. Herding cats, it turns out, may be simpler than getting people to agree on how to keep them from roaming and killing birds. Rep. Vicki Doudera took great pains to point […]
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Review: ‘The Exceptions’ an inspiring and infuriating story
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press “The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science,” by Kate Zernike (Scribner) Kate Zernike had been covering higher education at The Boston Globe for about six months when she was tipped off to a major story: the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was about to admit to […]
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Massachusetts governor unveils $742 million tax relief plan
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a sweeping $742 million tax relief proposal Monday that she said would provide savings for families, renters, seniors, farmers, commuters and others. The measures, which Healey announced during a visit to a YMCA in Lynn, also include proposed changes to the tax code […]
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3 sent to prison for scamming older Rhode Island residents
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Three men have been sent to prison for their roles in a so-called grandparent scam that cheated more than a dozen Rhode Island residents between the ages of 79 and 94 out of more than $300,000 combined, federal prosecutors said. The defendants contacted the victims and pretended to be a relative […]
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No. 20 Providence routs Georgetown 88-68; Croswell scores 25
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ed Croswell scored a career-high 25 points and No. 20 Providence easily dispatched last-place Georgetown 88-68 on Sunday despite leading scorer Bryce Hopkins matching his season low with six points. The Friars (21-8, 13-5) got double-digit performances from Jared Bynum, who had 18 points, and Noah Locke and Devin Carter, who each […]
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Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (AP) — When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe’s main source of revenue. “The fact that the casino revenues went […]
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Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark scores into empty net
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Goaltender Linus Ullmark scored into an empty net in the final minute and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Saturday might for their sixth straight victory. Ullmark made a save and fired a high wrist shot the length of the ice to become the 13th goalie in NHL […]
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Tatum’s late 3 lifts Celtics past Embiid, 76ers 110-107
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayson Tatum buried the 3-pointer that put Boston ahead with 1.3 seconds left and casually backpedaled on defense before he turned to greet his teammates and — woosh! — a 70-foot shot sailed over his head and into the basket. Joel Embiid shook his head no. […]
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Kessler’s late goal lifts Revolution over Charlotte 1-0
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Henry Kessler scored in the 89th minute and Djordje Petrovic made four saves to lead the New England Revolution to a 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC in a season opener on Saturday. Kessler’s game-winner was unassisted. The Revolution outshot Charlotte 15-14 with a 5-4 edge in shots on goal. Pablo Sisniega […]
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Vermont secures 70-66 victory over Bryant
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Matt Veretto scored 20 points as Vermont beat Bryant 70-66 on Saturday night. Veretto was 7 of 12 shooting, including 4 for 6 from distance, and went 2 for 4 from the line for the Catamounts (19-10, 13-2 America East Conference). Kameron Gibson scored 12 points, shooting 4 for 5, including […]
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Novitskyi’s 14 help Fordham defeat Rhode Island 74-71
NEW YORK (AP) — Rostyslav Novitskyi’s 14 points helped Fordham defeat Rhode Island 74-71 on Saturday. Novitskyi had six rebounds and three blocks for the Rams (23-6, 11-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Darius Quisenberry shot 3 for 13 (3 for 11 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line to add 14 […]
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Lilly scores 23, Brown takes down Columbia 84-73
NEW YORK (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr.’s 23 points helped Brown defeat Columbia 84-73 on Saturday. Lilly added three steals for the Bears (14-12, 7-6 Ivy League). Paxson Wojcik added 20 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field and 6 for 9 from the line, and he also had eight rebounds and six […]
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No. 15 Villanova women sweep Providence 67-50
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Maddy Siegrist scored 23 points, Lucy Olsen had 11 points and 11 rebounds and No. 15 Villanova beat Providence 67-50 on Friday night to complete the season sweep. Villanova (25-5, 16-3 Big East) moved a half-game behind UConn (24-5, 16-2) for the top spot in the conference standings. The Wildcats close […]
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Boston warns of overdoses linked to fentanyl-laced cocaine
BOSTON (AP) — Boston public health officials have alerted health care providers in the city about a “concerning” increase in the number of opioid-related overdoses among people who believed they were using cocaine. The Boston Public Health Commission announced Thursday that city Emergency Medical Services responded to 11 suspected cases in one 24-hour period earlier […]
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Man with 665,000 fake Adderall pills gets 10-year sentence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A man who admitted to having more than 665,000 counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Dylan Rodas, 27, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, pleaded guilty in September to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. He was sentenced on Thursday. […]
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Tatum has 31, breaks tie late in OT, Celtics outlast Pacers
By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 31 points, including the final four in the last minute of overtime, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Indiana Pacers 142-138 Thursday night. Jaylen Brown added 30 points as the Celtics improved the NBA’s best record to 43-17. “It was fun,” Brown said. […]
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Hit man in political murder-for-hire sentenced to 20 years
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The man who admitted to helping carry out a murder-for-hire plot engineered by a former New Jersey political consultant was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison. Bomani Africa appeared in federal district court for sentencing in the 2014 death of Michael Galdieri, the son of a former state senator, after pleading […]
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Northern border immigrant death highlights crossing spike
By WILSON RING Associated Press The death of a Mexican man who had just entered the United States from Canada illegally is highlighting the spike in illegal crossings along the border between Quebec and parts of New England, officials say. The number of illegal border crossers is tiny compared with those entering the country illegally […]
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Police: Crypto mining operation found in school crawl space
COHASSET, Mass. (AP) — A former employee of a Massachusetts town is facing charges of allegedly setting up a secret cryptocurrency mining operation in a remote crawl space at a school, police said. Nadeam Nahas, 39, was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday on charges of fraudulent use of electricity and vandalizing a school, but he […]
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Man accused of laundering more than $35M in fraud schemes
BOSTON (AP) — A Rhode Island man has been charged with using his accounting and consulting businesses as a front to launder more than $35 million in internet fraud schemes. The 73-year-old man from Cranston is accused of founding dozens of shell companies in the United States and using them to open business bank accounts […]
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MLB’s bigger bases could lead to more steals, fewer injuries
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Like a violin virtuoso using a new music stand, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado noticed a difference right away. Not only are the bases bigger, but they feel different, too. “It’s definitely different, for sure,” said Machado, a two-time Gold Glove winner. “They […]
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Sliding vaccine sales, new costs, shrink Moderna 4Q profit
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Moderna’s fourth-quarter profit tumbled 70% as COVID-19 vaccine sales fell and the drugmaker caught up on a royalty payment. Heavy research and development costs also weighed on Moderna as the vaccine developer looks to strengthen an income statement currently dominated by its Spikevax coronavirus preventive shots. Moderna said Thursday […]
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Dr. Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas!’ gets a sequel
BOSTON (AP) — Dr. Seuss fans might find their hearts growing three sizes this coming holiday season with the release of a sequel to the 1957 classic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” The new book picks up one year after the original, and like the first, teaches a valuable lesson about the true […]
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Bishop, George Washington knock off Rhode Island 89-80 in OT
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — James Bishop IV scored 25 points, seven in the overtime, as George Washington defeated Rhode Island 89-80 on Wednesday night. Bishop also contributed five rebounds, six assists and two steals for the Colonials (14-14, 8-7 Atlantic 10 Conference). Brendan Adams added 22 points while going 9 of 13 from the floor, […]
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No. 18 UConn uses big second half to down No. 20 Providence
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Jordan Hawkins scored 20 points and No. 18 UConn beat No. 20 Providence 87-69 on Wednesday night to split the regular-season series between the New England rivals. Adama Sanogo and Alex Karaban each added 16 points for the Huskies (21-7, 10-7 Big East), who won […]
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Vermont considers ending clergy abuse reporting exemption
By WILSON RING Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Legislature is considering a proposal that would end an exemption to the state’s child abuse and neglect reporting laws for members of the clergy. On Wednesday, the Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee held the first of what could be several meetings on the subject before […]
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Mainer who swung pole at Capitol police charged
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine man who swung a pole at law enforcement officers defending the U.S. Capitol is facing federal charges. Christopher Maurer, 45, made an initial court appearance Wednesday after being charged with seven counts including civil disorder, and assaulting, resisting or impeding officers with a deadly and dangerous weapon. He was […]
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Pitcher Song out of the Navy, will report to Phillies camp
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies say Noah Song’s transfer from active duty to the Navy reserves frees up the pitching prospect to report to camp with the team on Thursday. Song, a 25-year-old aviator from California, was taken by the Phillies in the winter meeting draft in December with hopes he would play […]
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New Hampshire House gives initial marijuana legalization OK
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A bipartisan bill to legalize recreational marijuana in New Hampshire passed its first big test Wednesday. On a 234-127 vote, the House voted to advance a legalization bill to its Ways and Means Committee. Supporters hope New Hampshire will join 21 other states, including the rest of […]
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Connecticut police won’t face charges in prisoner death
NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut police officers will not face criminal charges in the death of a man in their custod y because he died from a fentanyl overdose and not from any actions by police, according to the state inspector general. But Brenton Chambers’ death in the Norwich police lockup on Feb. 4, 2022, raises questions […]
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Gov. Scott seeks disaster declaration for December storm
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Republican Gov. Phil Scott has requested a federal disaster declaration for the December storm that left tens of thousands without power in Vermont during the Christmas holiday week. Scott is seeking financial aid for nine counties. He said Wednesday that the storm not only impacted those without power but created “a […]
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WWE leaning in to social media ahead of possible sale
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer WWE, an organization that is already king of the ring on social media, will attempt to expand its online presence this year with the $6.5 billion sports entertainment company hinting that it may put itself up for sale. WWE surpassed 20 million followers on its flagship TikTok account during […]
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NBA teams get ready to make 4th-quarter push for playoffs
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Kevin Durant went to Phoenix. Russell Westbrook moved from Los Angeles to Los Angeles. Kevin Love did what once worked out nicely for LeBron James, taking his talents from Cleveland to Miami. And speaking of James, he says he’s about to play some of the biggest games of his career. The All-Star break ends Thursday. Let […]
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NH House Democrat wins special election after tie vote
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Democrat Chuck Grassie was reelected to the New Hampshire House on Tuesday in a special election triggered by a tie vote. Initial results from the November election in Rochester’s Ward 4 showed Republican David Walker defeating Grassie, the incumbent, by one vote, but a recount ended in a 970-970 tie. In […]
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Red Sox CEO Kennedy: ‘Pressure is definitely on’
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy admits the organization heard lots of displeasure from the fans during the offseason. “Pressure is definitely on the 2023 Boston Red Sox,” Kennedy said on Monday morning at the team’s spring training complex on the first full day […]
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Celtics stars Tatum and Brown put on quite an All-Star show
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Best record in the NBA. A team that won the Eastern Conference and went to the NBA Finals last season. A pair of All-Stars, including the MVP. And a coach who isn’t an interim coach anymore. The Boston Celtics have much to like about […]
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Thompson scores 15, UMass defeats Rhode Island 69-45
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Keon Thompson’s 15 points helped UMass defeat Rhode Island 69-45 on Saturday. Thompson added six rebounds and five assists for the Minutemen (14-13, 5-10 Atlantic 10 Conference). RJ Luis added 14 points while finishing 7 of 11 from the floor and had seven rebounds. Tafara Gapare recorded 11 points. The Minutemen […]
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Wheelchair tennis star Vergeer, pioneer Draney join Hall
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Wheelchair star Esther Vergeer and quad division pioneer Rick Draney were announced as the International Tennis Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2023 on Saturday. It is the first time two people were elected in the same year in the Wheelchair Tennis Category, which appears on the Hall ballot […]
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Allocco’s 20 lead Princeton past Brown 78-67
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Matt Allocco had 20 points in Princeton’s 78-67 win over Brown on Friday night. The win, coupled with Yale’s loss to Brown, leaves the Tigers alone in first place in the Ivy League, one game ahead of both Yale and Penn with three games remaining in the regular season. Allocco was […]
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With ‘Air,’ Affleck tells lesser-known Michael Jordan story
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ben Affleck was 12 years old in 1984 and growing up in the Boston area. The Celtics were NBA champions. The Red Sox and Patriots were respectable. The Bruins got swept in the first round of the playoffs. And that also was when Nike […]
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Rhode Island Senate president: Transit CEO must step down
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio called for the resignation of Rhode Island Public Transit Authority CEO Scott Avedisian on Friday, citing what he called, “enduring challenges that have only grown more severe over the years.” The Democrat pointed to what he called foreseeable problems — […]
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Smoke in lavatory prompts emergency landing in Rhode Island
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — A flight headed to Washington, D.C., returned to Rhode Island for an emergency landing Friday because of smoke in the airplane’s lavatory. Air Wisconsin Flight 3737 returned safely to T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick after the crew declared an emergency because of smoke in the lavatory, according to the Federal […]
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Environmental officials monitoring reports of falling soot
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut environmental officials were monitoring reports Friday of sooty matter being found on parked cars throughout the state. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it was unclear what exactly was falling from the sky or why, but it had not led to unhealthy air quality. In a statement, […]
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Column: Take that, all you imaginary haters!
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Columnist Forget the U.S. hockey team knocking off the mighty Soviets at the 1980 Winter Olympics. That shocking upset doesn’t come close to the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl against all imaginary odds. Or the Georgia Bulldogs somehow capturing a second straight national championship that no one except […]
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New veterans secretary named following deadly 2020 outbreak
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Friday announced that she is appointing Democratic state Rep. Jon Santiago to serve as the state’s first Cabinet-level veterans’ secretary. The action comes after lawmakers last year approved a bill creating the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services in response to the deaths […]
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Maine requests disaster declaration for December storm
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills requested a federal disaster declaration for seven Maine counties for damage from a wild December storm that left tens of thousands of people in the dark for Christmas. The storm caused coastal flooding and road washouts, wind damage and power outages, and other problems, she wrote Thursday […]
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Maine Senate swiftly confirms justice to state supreme court
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Senate acted swiftly to confirm to the state supreme court a judge who was responsible for innovations in drug treatment and mental health cases. The Senate voted 26-1 Thursday to confirm Justice Wayne Douglas to the Supreme Judicial Court in the first floor session since his nomination was advanced […]
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Boston makes pandemic outdoor dining program permanent
BOSTON (AP) — Boston’s outdoor dining program initiated early in the coronavirus pandemic to help drive up business at struggling restaurants has been made permanent, but with some stricter rules to address unique challenges in the city’s North End. Restaurants in most city neighborhoods will be allowed to set up tables on sidewalks and some […]
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Man accused of naming fake companies, dead people, for loans
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man has been indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in CARES Act loans for nonexistent companies and using the identities of dead people in his applications. The federal grand jury indictment alleges that Heath Gauthier, 46, of Rochester, fraudulently applied for more than a […]
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Jeremy Swayman makes 29 saves, Bruins blank Predators 5-0
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jeremy Swayman made 29 saves, Patrice Bergeron had a goal and an assist and the Boston Bruins defeated the Nashville Predators 5-0 on Thursday night. Brad Marchand, Craig Smith, Derek Forbort and Trent Frederic also scored for the Bruins, winners of three of four. Nick Foligno […]
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College basketball undergoing a big man revival
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer The Golden State Warriors changed the way the NBA game was played by playing small, spreading the floor and relying heavily on the 3-point shot. The successful tactic dribbled down to college basketball, with teams like Baylor, Virginia and Villanova winning national titles with their versions of position-less basketball. […]
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NHLPA names Labor Secretary Marty Walsh executive director
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh was named executive director of the NHL Players’ Association on Thursday, putting an experienced union leader and the former Boston mayor in charge at a time of growing revenues in hockey and with collective bargaining talks a few years away. The NHLPA […]
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Connecticut man pleads guilty again in 2020 killings
MILFORD, Conn. (AP) — A 26-year-old Connecticut man pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and kidnapping charges in connection with a series of crimes in 2020 that led to a six-day multistate manhunt. Peter Manfredonia admitted to shooting a former high school classmate to death, kidnapping the man’s girlfriend and stealing a car, two days after […]
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Vermont further extends warning after 3 ice fishermen deaths
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — As the warmer weather continues, Vermont authorities on Thursday extended their warning for people to stay off the ice on Lake Champlain and to be cautious on other lakes following the recent deaths of three ice fishermen who fell through the Lake Champlain ice in two separate incidents. “No fish is […]
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Ukrainian boys already winners at Peewee hockey tournament
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer QUEBEC CITY (AP) — No matter the outcome in the games ahead, coach Evgheniy Pysarenko knows his hockey team of young Ukrainian refugees has already won. “That’s what I told them,” Pysarenko said after the Ukrainian Selects’ 2-0 win over Team Romania at the International Peewee Tournament in Quebec […]
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School reverses urinal ban after bathroom access debate
MILFORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire school board has reversed a policy banning middle and high school students from using urinals after dozens protested the measure, which had been a compromise to a proposal that would have blocked students from using facilities based on their gender identity. Students at Milford Middle School and Milford High School […]
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3rd person pleads guilty in romance scam conspiracy
A third person who played a role in an internet romance scam that cheated multiple victims across the country out of a total of about $3.2 million has pleaded guilty, federal prosecutors said. Sadae Mills, 28, of Houston, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Providence on Wednesday to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Mills’ […]
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Fire marshal nominee, MDEA director named by commissioner
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Department of Public Safety is nominating the assistant fire marshal to lead the agency and tapping the Maine Criminal Justice Academy director to lead the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. Rick Desjardins will serve as the next MDEA director and Rich McCarthy will serve as fire marshal if his nomination is […]
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Behind Ducharme, No. 6 UConn rallies past Creighton 62-60
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Caroline Ducharme’s return after missing 13 games with a concussion came at just the right time for the UConn Huskies. The sophomore guard scored all 10 of her points in the fourth quarter, including the winning free throws with just under 5 seconds left, and […]
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VCU beats Rhode Island on Jackson’s buzzer-beater, 55-54
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Brandon Johns Jr. had 17 points, Zeb Jackson hit a jumper at the buzzer and VCU beat Rhode Island 55-54 on Wednesday night. Ishmael Leggett’s two free throws gave Rhode Island a 54-53 lead with four seconds left. Jackson took the inbounds pass, dribbled the floor and hit the game winner from inside […]
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Hammond scores 25 as UMass-Lowell takes down Bryant 85-71
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Everette Hammond scored 25 points as UMass-Lowell beat Bryant 85-71 on Wednesday night. Hammond also contributed seven rebounds and three steals for the River Hawks (21-7, 8-5 America East Conference). Ayinde Hikim scored 21 points while shooting 5 of 12 from the field and 10 for 12 from the line and […]
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It was ‘haunting’: Ballard recalls mission to Titanic site
By RODRIQUE NGOWI and MARK PRATT Associated Press FALMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — The sheer size of the vessel and the shoes were what struck Robert Ballard when he descended to the wreckage of the RMS Titanic in 1986, the year after he and his crew from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution helped find the ocean […]