By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sean Monahan scored twice in his 800th NHL game, helping Columbus beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 Friday night and extending the Blue Jackets’ home win streak to three games. Dmitri Voronkov added two goals and an assist, extending his point streak to six games. Kirill Marchenko’s […]
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Man admits to setting fires at predominantly Black church in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man has admitted to using gasoline to set several fires around the exterior of a predominantly Black church earlier this year, according to a federal plea agreement. Prosecutors said Kevin Colantonio set several fires around the exterior of the Shiloh Gospel Temple early Feb. 11 in North Providence […]
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US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country, federal officials said Friday. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said federally required tallies taken across the country […]
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Da Silva’s late 3 preserves Magic’s 108-104 comeback win over Tatum-less Celtics
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tristan da Silva scored 18 points and made a critical 3-pointer with 9.9 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit Monday night for a 108-104 victory over the Boston Celtics, who were missing Jayson Tatum because of an illness. With Tatum sidelined two nights after his 43-point […]
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James Cook scores 2 TDs and Bills force 3 turnovers in 24-21 win over Patriots
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — With the Bills’ attention and concern focused on the sideline, where trainers were examining quarterback Josh Allen’s throwing arm, cornerback Taron Johnson provided the necessary offense to lift Buffalo to 24-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. Johnson fell on a loose […]
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Mayo and Dickinson power No. 8 Kansas to an 87-53 win over Brown
By AVERY OSEN Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Zeke Mayo scored 25 points, Hunter Dickinson had 15 points and 13 rebounds and No. 8 Kansas defeated Brown 87-53 on Sunday. Mayo hit two of his five 3-pointers on consecutive possessions to extend the Kansas lead to 25 points with 12 minutes to play. He […]
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Tatum scores a season-high 43 to go with 16 rebounds, 10 assist in Celtics 123-98 win over Bulls
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday night. Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points and Jaylen Brown added 19 to help the Celtics rebound […]
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Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal with 1:45 left in regulation, and the Boston Bruins beat Buffalo 3-1 on Saturday night, sending the Sabres to their 13th straight loss. Charlie Coyle scored a first-period goal and Brad Marchand added an empty-netter for the Bruins, who improved […]
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Javonte Brown, Sebastian Thomas help Rhode Island hold off Temple 85-79
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Javonte Brown scored 21 and Sebastian Thomas sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 21 seconds left as Rhode Island knocked off Temple 85-79 on Saturday night at the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. Brown added 10 rebounds for the Rams (11-1). Thomas scored 20 points while going 4 of 7 […]
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Ejiofor’s last-second jumper lifts St. John’s past Providence 72-70
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor led St. John’s with 19 points, including the game-winning jump shot with one second left, and the Red Storm knocked off Providence 72-70 on Friday night. Ejiofor also contributed 10 rebounds for the Red Storm (10-2, 2-0 Big East Conference). Deivon Smith scored 17 points, going 8 of 15 […]
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McDavid ties it late and Ekholm gives Oilers a 3-2 win over Bruins in OT
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored the tying goal with 2:21 remaining in regulation and Mattias Ekholm got the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers shook off a shoddy start Thursday night for a 3-2 victory against the Boston Bruins. Just 1:04 into the extra period, Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman made the initial save […]
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Bills have turned the tables on former nemesis Patriots ahead of teams’ 1st meeting this season
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Nothing has changed in coach Sean McDermott’s approach even as his Buffalo Bills have turned the tables and wrenched control of the AFC East from their longtime nemesis, the New England Patriots. Once the so-called hunters during New England’s Bill Belichick- and Tom Brady-led […]
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Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Immigration in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday. The almost 1% growth rate this year was the highest it has been since 2001, and it was a marked contrast to the […]
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Meet Amy Allen, the songwriter behind the music stuck in your head
By ELISE RYAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Amy Allen might not yet be a household name, but her work lives in your brain rent-free. And it’s grabbed the attention of the Grammys. The 32-year-old songwriter has composed enduring hits with Halsey (“Without Me”), Selena Gomez (“Back to You”) and Tate McRae (“Greedy”). Her contributions to Harry Styles’ “Harry’s […]
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DOJ files complaint against CVS for facilitating unlawful sale of prescription opioids
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press The Justice Department unsealed a civil complaint Wednesday alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled “unlawful” prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act. The complaint also says CVS sought reimbursement from federal health care programs for such prescriptions in violation of the False Claims Act. CVS is […]
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Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die
Two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, and one is likely to die from its injuries, the federal government said. They are North Atlantic right whales, which number less than 400 and face existential threats from entanglement in gear and collisions with ships. An aerial survey found the whales swimming about 50 […]
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Pastrnak scores in OT as Bruins rally to beat Flames 4-3
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Former Flame Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist and David Pastrnak scored 4:22 into overtime as the Boston Bruins came from behind on Tuesday night for a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Morgan Geekie and Marc McLaughlin also scored for the Bruins, who have won six of their […]
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Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics’ 112-98 victory over the Wizards
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Tatum had missed two of Boston’s previous four games with a knee issue. He helped the Celtics win their seventh straight over […]
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James Conner runs for 2 TDs and Cardinals snap a 3-game skid by beating Patriots 30-17
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Just five plays into Sunday’s game, the Arizona Cardinals had lost two starting linebackers to injury. That’s not the way great defensive performances usually begin. But the Cardinals shook off that rough start with a stellar day of defense, James Conner ran for 110 yards […]
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Lawrence’s 16 help Rhode Island take down Central Connecticut 77-69
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jamarques Lawrence’s 16 points helped Rhode Island defeat Central Connecticut 77-69 on Sunday. Lawrence added seven assists for the Rams (10-1). David Green scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Tyonne Farrell shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 […]
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Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Cybercriminals could release personal data of many Rhode Islanders as early as this upcoming week in a major cyberattack that hit the state’s online system for delivering health and human services benefits, Gov. Daniel McKee said. The hackers are demanding a ransom, officials said without elaborating. The state urged Rhode Islanders […]
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Pastrnak has goal and 3 assists as Bruins beat Canucks 5-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — David Pastrnak had a goal and three assists as the Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night. Pavel Zacha had a goal and an assist, and Brad Marchand, Morgan Geekie and Marc McLaughlin also scored for the Bruins. Jeremy Swayman stopped 19 shots. Max Sasson scored his […]
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St. Bonaventure takes down Providence 74-70
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Melvin Council Jr.’s 24 points helped St. Bonaventure defeat Providence 74-70 on Saturday night. Council also had three steals for the Bonnies (10-1). Noel Brown scored 16 points while shooting 6 of 11 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line and added eight rebounds. Lajae Jones had 15 […]
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Johnson’s 29, Rivera’s game-winner lead Fordham past Bryant, 86-84
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jackie Johnson III led Fordham with 29 points and Joshua Rivera hit the game-winning 3-pointer with eight seconds left as the Rams knocked off Bryant 86-84 on Saturday. Johnson added four steals for the Rams (7-5). Rivera scored 17 points and added five rebounds. Japhet Medor shot 5 for 12 (0 […]
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Bjorkstrand scores twice for Kraken in 5-1 win over Bruins
By ALLYSON BALLARD Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice and Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves as the Seattle Kraken beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Thursday night. Jaden Schwartz and Vince Dunn also scored for the Kraken. Jared McCann had an empty-net goal and an assist, and Shane Wright added two assists. […]