FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots were a half away from ending Buffalo’s five-year reign atop the AFC East. But after allowing Josh Allen and the Bills to score touchdowns on five straight possessions, the postgame message Sunday following a 35-31 loss centered on the Patriots not making the same mistakes with three games still […]
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Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, JENNIFER McDERMOTT and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. University President Christina Paxson […]
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Menard’s 27 help Marist knock off Bryant 82-74
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Justin Menard had 27 points in Marist’s 82-74 victory over Bryant on Saturday. Menard shot 7 for 12 (5 for 7 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Red Foxes (7-2, 2-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Elijah Lewis scored 18 points, going 7 of 11 […]
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Ajayi, Haywood lead Butler to 113-110 OT win over Providence
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Ajayi scored 28 points and Evan Haywood scored five of his 18 points in the second overtime frame as Butler knocked off Providence 113-110 in a double-overtime thriller to open Big East play on Saturday. Ajayi added 15 rebounds for the Bulldogs (8-2, 1-0 Big East). Finley Bizjack scored 26 points […]
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Pastrnak nets 4 points as the Bruins beat the Jets 6-3
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — David Pastrnak had two goals and two assists, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Elias Lindholm, Hampus Lindholm, Sean Kuraly and Casey Mittelstadt also scored for Boston. Joonas Korpisalo stopped 26 shots. Gabe Vilardi, Alex Iafallo and Morgan Barron had the goals […]
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Kuzma and Portis lead Bucks past Celtics 116-101 without injured Antetokounmpo
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points and Bobby Portis added 27 points and 10 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the second half to defeat the Boston Celtics 116-101 on Thursday night without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Portis hit a pair of 3-pointers from the left corner as Milwaukee opened […]
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What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1 billion for Saturday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night. The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016. Here is a look at the largest U.S. jackpots won and the […]
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Harris, Anthony score 18 apiece as Iona beats Bryant 69-63
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Toby Harris and CJ Anthony each scored 18 points as Iona beat Bryant 69-63 on Wednesday night. Harris added five rebounds for the Gaels (8-3, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Anthony made 7 for 13 overall (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line […]
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Bruins rally to beat Blues 5-2 with two goals each from Kastelic and Minten
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten scored two goals each and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Tuesday night. Pavel Zacha scored an empty-net goal, while David Pastrnak had two assists in his first game since Nov. 16 after missing five […]
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Jones scores 16 as Providence beats Brown 86-79
PROVIDENCE, R.I (AP) — Jamier Jones helped lead Providence over Brown on Tuesday with 16 points off of the bench in an 86-79 victory. Jones added six rebounds for the Friars (7-4). Jaylin Sellers scored 16 points, shooting 5 for 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. […]
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Vermont rescue team sees increase of calls as social media lures skiers into danger
By AMANDA SWINHART Associated Press STOWE, Vt. (AP) — A rescue team that covers Vermont’s tallest mountain has seen an alarming rise in calls from inexperienced skiers who end up getting lost and in dangerous locations after being influenced by videos on social media. After seeing footage online of skiers chasing fresh powder tracks in […]
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NFL flexes Patriots-Ravens to prime time for Week 16 showdown
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has flexed the Week 16 game between AFC playoff contenders New England and Baltimore into the Sunday night prime time slot. The league announced the change Monday to move the Patriots-Ravens from a 1 p.m. ET start in regional window to the national TV spot on NBC at 8:20 […]
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Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy
By MATTHEW DALY and JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking wind energy projects, saying the effort to halt virtually all leasing of wind farms on federal lands and waters was “arbitrary and capricious” and violates U.S. law. Judge Patti Saris of […]
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Brown scores 30 as Celtics blow 23-point lead, hold on to beat Raptors 121-113
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Derrick White scored 14 of his 27 in the first quarter and the Boston Celtics beat Toronto 121-113 on Sunday, holding on late after blowing a 23-point lead in the second half. Payton Pritchard scored 15 points and Anfernee Simons had 12 […]
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Pinnick’s 5 TD passes help UC Davis beat Rhode Island 47-20 in FCS playoffs
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Caden Pinnick threw two of his five touchdown passes to Zach Jones, Jordan Fisher had 140 yards rushing, which included a 50-yard touchdown run, and UC Davis beat Rhode Island 47-20 on Saturday night in the second round of the FCS playoffs. No. 8 seed UC Davis (9-2) hosts unseeded Illinois […]
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Morgan Geekie scores 22nd goal and Jeremy Swayman stops 29 shots as Bruins beat Devils 4-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Pres BOSTON (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored his 22nd goal, Jeremy Swayman made 29 saves and the Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss. Fraser Minten, Casey Mittelstadt and Andrew Peeke also scored for Boston, and Elias Lindholm set up […]
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Brown earns 115-34 victory against Elms College
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Charlie O’Sullivan had 19 points in Brown’s 115-34 victory against Elms College on Saturday. O’Sullivan also contributed 10 rebounds for the Bears (5-6). Jeremiah Jenkins scored 12 points while shooting 5 for 8, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. David Rochester shot 5 of 7 from the field and […]
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World Cup final will be an afternoon match at MetLife Stadium, allowing prime-time viewing in Europe
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Cup final will kick off at 3 p.m. EDT next July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FIFA announced the start times for the tournament’s 104 matches on Saturday, a day after the draw for the expanded 48-nation tournament to be played in […]
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Brown wins 75-56 over Bryant
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Adrian Uchidiuno had 13 points in Brown’s 75-56 win over Bryant on Friday. Uchidiuno shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Bears (4-6). Jeremiah Jenkins scored 12 points and added five rebounds, six assists and three steals. Landon Lewis shot 5 of 14 from […]
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Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. Paraguay
By RONALD BLUM, HOWARD FENDRICH and NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — All around the globe, eyes focused Friday on the stage where World Cup paths were sorted, nations’ names chosen one by one in a draw that determined Argentina and Lionel Messi will start their title defense against Algeria and the U.S. will open […]
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Zacha scores twice, Korpisalo makes 37 saves in Bruins’ 5-2 win over Blues
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night. Morgan Geekie had goal and two assists. Viktor Arvidsson and Alex Steeves also scored, and Elias Lindholm assisted on Boston’s first two goals. Pavel Buchnevich […]
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White scores 30 points, Celtics send Wizards to worst loss of season with 146-101 rout
By RICH DUBROFF Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points, Jordan Walsh added a career-high 22 and the Boston Celtics, playing without Jaylen Brown, routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night. White had nine assists and seven rebounds to help the Celtics improve to 13-9. They have won eight […]
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Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or storms. “The best time to […]
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Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft selected as finalists for 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, two of the key pillars in the New England Patriots’ dynasty, were picked as finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Belichick was picked as the coaching candidate and Kraft was picked as the contributor in results announced on Wednesday. […]
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From worst to first: How the Patriots and Bears topped the NFL standings
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears were just playing out the string late in lost seasons when the calendar flipped to December last year. Now they find themselves at the top of the NFL standings after remarkable turnarounds. It’s been more than three decades since the two teams that earned the […]
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Seider helps the struggling Red Wings beat the Bruins 5-4
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Moritz Seider had a goal and two assists, and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the Boston Bruins for a 5-4 victory on Tuesday night. Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal and an assist, helping the Red Wings […]
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Edwards scores 24 points, Providence takes down Fairleigh Dickinson 94-64
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jason Edwards scored 24 points off of the bench to help lead Providence past Fairleigh Dickinson 94-64 on Tuesday night. Edwards also contributed four steals for the Friars (5-4). Jaylin Sellers scored 15 points of his 21 points in the first half to help put the Friars up 52-21 at the […]
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Ty Tabales scores 18, Bryant takes down Stonehill 77-65
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Ty Tabales’ 18 points helped Bryant defeat Stonehill 77-65 on Tuesday. Tabales also added seven assists for the Bulldogs (3-6). Quincy Allen added 13 points while shooting 5 for 13, including 3 for 10 from beyond the arc and five rebounds. Keegan Harvey shot 5 of 11 from the field and […]
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Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain detailed voter data and other election information. The department announced it was suing Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington over their “failure” to produce statewide voter registration lists. It has portrayed […]
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Payton Pritchard scores 42, Jaylen Brown gets triple-double as Celtics outlast Cavaliers 117-115
By TOM WITHERS Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 42 points, Jaylen Brown got his fourth career triple-double and the Boston Celtics barely held on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-115 on Sunday night after giving up most of their big lead. The Celtics led by 21 points in the third […]
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Swayman leads the Bruins past the Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jeremy Swayman stopped all three shots he faced in the shootout, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Saturday night. Morgan Geekie scored two goals for Boston in regulation. He is tied with Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon for the NHL lead with 20 goals […]
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Edwards caps 39-point performance with unlikely 3 as Timberwolves hold off Celtics 119-115
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 39 points, including an unlikely 3-pointer that sealed the game, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Boston Celtics 119-115 on Saturday. Julius Randle had 16 points and Donte DiVincenzo added 15 for the Timberwolves, who put six players in double figures and beat a team with a .500 […]
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Devin Farrell throws 2 TD passes and Rhode Island hangs on to top Central Connecticut in FCS opener
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Devin Farrell threw for 365 yards, including two first quarter touchdowns, and Rhode Island defeated Central Connecticut 27-19 on Saturday in a first-round game of the FCS playoffs. Ninth-seeded Rhode Island will play No. 8 UC Davis in the second round. The Aggies had a first-round bye. Farrell threw a touchdown […]
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Boyd’s career-high 36 points lead Wisconsin by Providence 104-83 in Rady Children’s Invitational
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nick Boyd had a career-high 36 points to go with seven rebounds and seven assists, Austin Rapp scored 20 points and made five 3-pointers, and Wisconsin eased by Providence 104-83 on Thursday in the Rady Children’s Invitational. Boyd, who played at San Diego State last season, was 15 of 25 from […]
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Rhode Island secures 90-75 win against Temple
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jonah Hinton’s 25 points helped Rhode Island defeat Temple 90-75 in a consolation game of the ESPN Events Invitational Adventure Bracket on Wednesday. Hinton shot 8 for 11, including 7 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Rams (6-2). Tyler Cochran scored 20 points and added nine rebounds and three […]
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Fitzpatrick scores 14 as New Haven beats D-III Salve Regina 78-47
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Jabri Fitzpatrick’s 14 points helped New Haven defeat Division-III Salve Regina 78-47 on Tuesday. Fitzpatrick added six rebounds for the Chargers (4-4). Stefano Faloppa scored 12 points, finishing 5 of 5 from the floor. Teshaun Steele shot 3 of 7 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, […]
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Corey scores 22 in Rhode Island’s 80-65 victory against Vermont
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Myles Corey scored 22 points as Rhode Island beat Vermont 80-65 on Tuesday. Corey also added six rebounds for the Rams (5-2). Jonah Hinton shot 6 for 17 (3 for 13 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 18 points. Tyler Cochran had 13 points […]
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Williamson scores 25 as Towson defeats Rhode Island 62-55
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Dylan Williamson’s 25 points helped Towson defeat Rhode Island 62-55 on Monday. Williamson shot 10 for 21, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Tigers (4-2). Jack Doumbia scored 16 points and added three steals. Tyler Tejada had 16 points and shot 5 of 9 from the field […]
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Vaaks, Providence lead all of second half and beat Penn State 77-65
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Stefan Vaaks scored 15 points, Jason Edwards scored 14 points and Providence took control in the second half to beat Penn State 77-65 on Saturday in the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase. Jaylin Sellers added 13 points and Oswin Ehrunmwunse scored 11 points for Providence (4-2). In suffering its first loss […]
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Rhode Island wraps up CAA championship for first outright title since 1985
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Antwain Littleton Jr. ran for 148 yards, scoring twice, and Rhode Island claimed the outright Coastal Athletic Association championship with a 38-10 rout of Hampton on Saturday. The conference championship adds to a list of URI milestones in the past two seasons under longtime coach Jim Fleming. The CAA championship is […]
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Morgan Geekie scores twice to tie for NHL goals lead, Bruins beat Kings 2-1 in OT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored his second goal of the game at 2:27 of overtime to tie for the NHL goals lead and give the Boston Bruins a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night. Geekie fired a snap shot from top of the right circle that beat goalie Darcy […]
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Nic Claxton has 1st NBA triple-double to help the Nets beat the Celtics
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Nic Claxton had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for his first NBA triple-double and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics 113-105 on Friday night for their first victory in the NBA Cup in-season tournament. Michael Porter Jr. scored 33 points, and Noah Clowney had […]
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Pratt’s 27 lead Stony Brook over Brown 80-70
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Erik Pratt had 27 points in Stony Brook’s 80-70 victory over Brown on Thursday. Pratt also had three steals for the Seawolves (4-1). Richard Goods added 13 points while shooting 5 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and also had seven rebounds. Rob Brown III shot 6 of […]
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Virginia Tech beats Bryant 78-61 behind Lawal’s 18 points, 13 rebounds
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Tobi Lawal scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Virginia Tech to a 78-61 victory over Bryant on Wednesday night. Christian Gurdak added 15 points for Virginia Tech (5-0), which shot 52% (30 of 58) from the floor. Ben Hammond and Neoklis Avdalas scored 11 points apiece and Tyler […]
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Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Well, this will come as no surprise to anyone who’s paid any attention over the past quarter-century: Roger Federer was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, the Rhode Island-based Hall announced Wednesday. The first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles, and part of […]
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Rhode Island earns 86-77 win against Yale
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Jonah Hinton scored 24 points as Rhode Island beat Yale 86-77 on Tuesday. Hinton shot 6 for 12 (5 for 11 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Rams (4-1). Alex Crawford scored 14 points while finishing 6 of 8 from the floor and […]
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Brown, Celtics beat the Nets 113-99 to move above .500 for the first time this season
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Payton Pritchard had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-99 on Tuesday night to move above .500 for the first time this season. Derrick White added 15 points for the Celtics, who won […]
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Pyotr Kochetkov makes 29 saves as Hurricanes beat Bruins 3-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jordan Staal outmuscled a Boston defenseman for a goal with one arm, Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 29 shots and the Carolina Hurricanes cooled off the hot Bruins for a 3-1 victory on Monday night. Former Bruin Taylor Hall and Mark Jankowski also scored for the Hurricanes, who won […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 33, Payton Pritchard 30 as Celtics hold off Clippers 121-118
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and had 13 rebounds, Payton Pritchard added 30 points and the Boston Celtics held off the Los Angeles Clippers for a 121-118 victory on Sunday. Derrick White scored 22 points with nine assists and seven rebounds, and Neemias Queta chipped in with 14 points and nine boards […]
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Swayman stops 28 shots to help the Bruins beat the Canadiens 3-2 in a heated game
MONTREAL (AP) — Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 shots for his fifth consecutive victory and the Boston Bruins overcame the loss of defenseman Charlie McAvoy to a mouth injury to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday night in a heated game. The Bruins improved to 12-8-0, winning for the eighth time in nine games. McAvoy […]
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Littleton Jr. rushes for career-high 202 as Rhode Island defeats Maine 45-13
ORONO, Maine (AP) — Antwain Littleton Jr. dashed for a career-high 202 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns on 21 carries as Rhode Island trounced Maine, 45-13 on Saturday. Littleton Jr. scored from 2 yards out on the Rams’ first drive of the game, and tacked on a 52-yard rushing score at the end of […]
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Michaeli scores 20, Malone chips in 17 for Colorado in 97-88 win against Providence
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Alon Michaeli scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds, Elijah Malone added 17 points and seven rebounds, and Colorado defeated Providence 97-88 on Friday night. Isaiah Johnson and Barrington Hargress each added 15 points for the Buffaloes (3-0), and Hargress dished out a game-high 11 assists. The Buffs shot 52% from […]
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Hampton wins 72-63 against Brown
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Michael Eley had 18 points in Hampton’s 72-63 win against Brown on Friday. Eley shot 6 of 8 from the field and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Pirates (2-2). Daniel Johnson scored 17 points and added four steals. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt shot 4 of 11 from the field […]
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Corey’s 19 lead Rhode Island over Albany (NY) 80-61
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Myles Corey’s 19 points helped Rhode Island defeat Albany (NY) 80-61 on Friday. Corey shot 7 of 11 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line for the Rams (3-1). Tyler Cochran added 18 points while shooting 4 for 11 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 8 of […]
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Pastrnak scores twice, hits 400-goal milestone as Bruins beat Maple Leafs
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored twice to move past 400 goals for his career, and added an assist, as the Boston Bruins won their seventh consecutive game, 5-3 over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm and Alex Steeves also scored for the Bruins while Jeremy Swayman made 30 saves. […]
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Maxey, Oubre lead 76ers to 102-100 win over Celtics
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. scored the go-ahead basket on a follow with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 102-100 win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Justin Edwards had a team-high 22 points for the 76ers, who […]
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Floyd scores 20, Providence takes down Pennsylvania 106-81
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Corey Floyd Jr.’s 20 points helped Providence defeat Pennsylvania 106-81 on Tuesday night. Floyd shot 6 for 9 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Friars (2-1). Ryan Mela added 18 points while shooting 8 for 10, including 2 for 4 from […]
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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
By GEOFF MULVIHILL and MARGERY BECK Associated Press The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume. The order keeps in place at least for a few more days a chaotic situation. People who depend on the Supplemental […]
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Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Pres President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen while the government is shut down, even as some families struggled to put food on the table. The request is […]
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Brown, Walsh, White and Simons power the Celtics to a 111-107 win over the Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, and Derrick White and Jordan Walsh hit 3-pointers in the final minute to send the Boston Celtics to a 111-107 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. White, who finished with 21 points, hit a 3-pointer with 45 seconds left to give the Celtics a […]
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Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts as states warn of ‘catastrophic impact’
By SCOTT BAUER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judicial orders in recent days, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger program used by 42 million Americans. The demand […]
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Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled, authorities said Saturday. ByHeart Inc. agreed to begin recalling two lots of the company’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, the Food and Drug Administration said in a statement. All 13 infants were hospitalized […]
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Neoklis Avdalas scores 33 points and Virginia Tech tops Providence 107-101 at Hall of Fame Tip-Off
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Neoklis Avdalas scored 33 points and Virginia Tech defeated Providence 107-101 in overtime at the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Saturday night. Avdalas, a 6-foot-9 freshman from Greece, made 13 of 23 shots overall and 5 of 8 3-pointers. He had five rebounds and six assists. The Hokies went on […]
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Devin Farrell guides Rhode Island to 34-20 victory over Elon
ELON, N.C. (AP) — Devin Farrell ran for a score before throwing two touchdown passes and Rhode Island beat Elon 34-20 on Saturday. Luke Barnes kicked a 50-yard field goal on the game’s opening possession to give Elon the lead. Farrell capped a 16-play 96-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown run and Rhode Island (8-2, […]
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Josh Pitsenberger rushes for 173 yards, 2 TDs and Yale beats Brown 34-22
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Josh Pitsenberger rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns, Dante Reno passed for 208 yards and two touchdowns, and Yale beat Brown 34-22 on Saturday. Yale (6-2, 4-1 Ivy) controls its own destiny in the league, sitting ahead of Dartmouth in the standings and holding tiebreakers over Penn and Cornell. The […]
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Reeves’ 18 points helps sent Georgia Tech past Bryant 74-45
ATLANTA (AP) — Kowacie Reeves Jr. scored 18 points and reserve Akai Fleming scored 14 points and Georgia Tech beat Bryant 74-45 on Friday night. Baye Ndongo and Mouhamed Sylla each scored 10 and Sylla grabbed 11 rebounds for the Yellow Jackets (2-0) who had 10 players entering the scoring column. Timofei Rudovskii scored 12 […]
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Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane power the Magic to a 123-110 win over the Celtics
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 27 points, Desmond Bane added 22 points and seven assists and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 123-110 Friday night in their NBA Cup opener. Jaylen Brown scored 32 points for the Celtics. Payton Pritchard added 27 points and Derrick White had […]
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Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
By DAVID A. LIEB, MICHAEL CASEY and SCOTT BAUER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown, even though residents in some states already have received the funds. A judge […]
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A lesser-known Farmers’ Almanac will fold after 2 centuries, citing money trouble
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — It’s the Maine one, not the main one — a 208-year-old, Maine-based publication that farmers, gardeners and others have relied on for planting guidance and weather predictions will publish for the final time. The Farmers Almanac, not to be confused with its older, longtime competitor, The Old Farmer’s Almanac in neighboring New […]
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Robert Kraft and Bud Adams among Pro Football Hall of Fame contributor semifinalists
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Six-time Super Bowl-winning owner Robert Kraft and Bud Adams, who founded the Houston Oilers and was a key part of the formation of the AFL, are among the nine contributors who advanced to the semifinal stage for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. A blue-ribbon […]
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Back from bye, Buccaneers still unlikely to have several key starters against Patriots
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rested and refreshed after a bye week that came at the right time with several players dealing with injuries. They still might not have a few key starters back against New England. Running back Bucky Irving, wide receiver Chris […]
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Judge dismisses lawsuit over deportation of Brown University doctor
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the deportation of a doctor from Lebanon who was deported from Boston’s Logan Airport earlier this year despite having a visa after immigration officials said she supported a Hezbollah leader and attended his funeral. In March, Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney […]
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Khusnutdinov scores tying goal in 3rd, adds lone shootout goal in Bruins’ 4-3 win over Islanders
By SCOTT CHARLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in the third period and had the lone shootout goal, helping the Boston Bruins beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Viktor Arvidsson and Pavel Zacha also scored for Boston. Jeremy Swayman made 25 […]
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Rhode Island wins 93-62 against Stetson
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Tyler Cochran scored 17 points as Rhode Island beat Stetson 93-62 in a season opener on Monday. Cochran added nine rebounds and four steals for the Rams. Jahmere Tripp scored 15 points and added six rebounds. Keeyan Itejere shot 4 of 4 from the field and 5 for 6 from the […]
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Vaaks scores 19 as Providence takes down Holy Cross 89-79
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Stefan Vaaks’ 19 points off the bench led Providence to an 89-79 victory over Holy Cross on Monday in a series opener for both teams. Vaaks shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Friars. […]
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Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP for November, after two judges issued rulings requiring the government to keep the nation’s largest food aid program running. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, had planned to freeze payments starting Nov. 1 because it […]
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Nelson rushes for career-high 244, scores three TDs as Monmouth defeats Bryant 35-7
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Rodney Nelson racked up a career-high 244 rushing yards on 34 carries, adding two receptions for 62 yards and scoring three total touchdowns as Monmouth took down Bryant 35-7 on Saturday. The Hawks (8-1, 5-0 Coastal Athletic Association), ranked ninth in the FCS coaches’ poll, rode a 21-point first half to […]
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Durant scores 26, Rockets rout Celtics 128-101
BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 26 points in three quarters before resting the fourth, Amen Thompson added 17 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 128-101 on Saturday night. Alperen Sengun had 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists for the Rockets. Jabari Smith Jr. and Josh Okogie each […]
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Liam O’Brien, Donte West help Pennsylvania hold off Brown 28-21
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Liam O’Brien threw a go-ahead touchdown pass and Donte West had two short scoring runs to help Pennsylvania hold off Brown 28-21 on Friday night. Josh Narcisse picked off a fourth-and-7 pass from James Murphy on Brown’s first drive and returned it 30 yards to the Pennsylvania 42-yard line. West had a […]
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Brown scores 32 points to lead Celtics past 76ers 109-108 for third straight win
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Anfernee Simons added 19 and the Boston Celtics never trailed in a 109-108 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Payton Pritchard and Derrick White had 15 points apiece for the Celtics, who evened their record at .500 by winning their […]
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Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
By MICHAEL CASEY, GEOFF MULVIHILL and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to pay for SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown. The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island gave the administration leeway […]
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Vermont town draws ‘Beetlejuice’ fans to iconic horror movie site
By AMANDA SWINHART and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press EAST CORINTH, Vt. (AP) — For nearly 40 years, a tiny town in Vermont has attracted hordes of “Beetlejuice” fans eager to visit where the whimsical horror movie’s most famous scenes were filmed. With a population hovering just around 1,500, “Beetlejuice” mania has helped put East Corinth […]
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Marat Khusnutdinov scores in OT, Morgan Geekie has goal in 6th straight as Bruins beat Sabres 4-3
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Marat Khusnutdinov scored 2:07 into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Thursday night. Alex Tuch’s goal with 5:35 left in regulation tied it, wiping out Buffalo’s two-goal deficit in the third period. Morgan Geekie scored for the sixth straight game, David Pastrnak […]
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Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help
By MARGERY A. BECK and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press With federal SNAP food assistance set to run dry this weekend amid the protracted U.S. government shutdown, Louisiana, New Mexico and Vermont became the latest states Wednesday to announce help for low-income households that rely on the funds to eat. They join states from New York to Nevada in […]
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CVS Health tops Q3 forecasts but absorbs hefty charge for struggling clinic business
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer CVS Health rode double-digit sales growth from drugstores and its pharmacy benefits management business to a better-than-expected third quarter. The health care giant also hiked its 2025 forecast well above Wall Street estimates. But it booked a nearly $6-billion charge in the quarter for scaling back a care delivery […]
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Pastrnak and Lindholm star as the Bruins rally past the Islanders 5-2
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak had a goal and an assist to help the Boston Bruins rally for a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm and Mikey Eyssimont scored during Boston’s second-period rally after the Bruins managed just four shots on goal in the opening period. Morgan Geekie […]
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Rhode Island beats Bryant 38-17 with strong performances from Buchanan, Gaines, and Winowich
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Marquis Buchanan and Greg Gaines III combined for 216 yards receiving, Chase Winowich ran for a pair of touchdowns, and Ayinde Johnson scored a pick-6 to lead Rhode Island to a 38-17 victory over Bryant on Saturday. Buchanan had a 64-yard grab and finished with 124 yards. Gaines had six catches […]
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Brunson scores 31 points, Knicks ride huge 2nd quarter to 105-95 victory over the Celtics
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 13 rebounds and the New York Knicks rode a huge second quarter to a 105-95 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night and a 2-0 start to the season. The Knicks outscored the […]
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Woman who escaped from boat fire off Cape Cod with her husband and son dies at a hospital
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press Asleep on their boat anchored off Cape Cod, the Sullivan family was awaken to their dogs barking, the sound of fireworks and smoke. Their boat was on fire. Tyler Sullivan and his parents jumped from the boat Monday night and, in the darkness, began swimming to a privately-owned island. Tyler […]
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Troy Terry snaps a third-period tie as the Ducks top the Bruins for a 7-5 win
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Troy Terry snapped a tie in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Boston Bruins for a 7-5 victory on Thursday night. Mikael Granlund had two goals and three assists for Anaheim in its second straight win. Terry and Jacob Trouba each had a […]
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Coast Guard audio captures stranded family’s mayday call. ‘Our ship burned while we were sleeping’
GOSNOLD, Mass. (AP) — Three family members who swam to a private island when their boat caught fire and sank were rescued two days later after their marine radio washed ashore. “Mayday, mayday, mayday! Our ship went down in Tarpaulin’s Cove!” Tyler Sullivan told a Coast Guard dispatcher early Wednesday morning. “Our ship burned while […]
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Family rescued after being stranded on small island off Cape Cod after boat caught fire
WOODS HOLE, Mass. (AP) — A family was rescued Wednesday by the Coast Guard off Cape Cod after their 30-foot pleasure boat caught fire and they were forced to swim to a small island where they sheltered in a barn for almost two days. When the mother, father and their son didn’t return as expected […]
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St. John’s tops Big East preseason poll for 1st time since 1991
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Rick Pitino doesn’t put much stock in his St. John’s team being No. 1 in the Big East Conference preseason poll for the first time in three decades. “I really don’t pay too much attention to prognosticating because especially in this day and age, I […]
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Rhode Island man arrested in Scotland and convicted of Utah rape gets at least 5 years in prison
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and MEAD GRUVER Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge on Monday sentenced a man who appeared to fake his death and flee the United States to avoid arrest on rape charges to anywhere from five years to life in prison. Nicholas Rossi, 38, is “a serial abuser of women” and […]
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Devin Farrell throws 4 touchdown passes to lead Rhode Island to 58-17 romp over Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Devin Farrell passed for 333 yards and four touchdowns with just one incompletion, and Rhode Island steamrolled Albany 58-17 on Saturday. Farrell completed 19 of 20 passes for Rhode Island (6-2, 4-0 Coastal Athletic Association), which never trailed. Garth White kicked a 48-yard field goal and Antwain Littleton Jr. added a […]
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William Karlsson scores twice to help Golden Knights beat Bruins 6-5
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — William Karlsson scored twice, Pavel Dorofeyev had his NHL-leading sixth goal and Jack Eichel became the first player this season to 10 points as the Vegas Golden Knights held off the Boston Bruins 6-5 on Thursday night. Mark Stone added three assists for the Golden […]
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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel returns to face the Titans for 1st time since being fired
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Vrabel congratulated Brian Callahan when Tennessee hired him as Vrabel’s successor as the Titans’ head coach. Vrabel also texted Callahan after being fired six games into his second season. “I just remember all those coaches or people that reached out after I was let go,” Vrabel […]
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Brown University rejects Trump’s offer for priority funding, citing concerns over academic freedom
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Brown University is rejecting a Trump administration proposal that would provide favorable access to funding in exchange for a wide range of commitments, saying the deal would curtail academic freedom and undermine the university’s independence. Brown is the latest university to turn down the proposal, which White House […]
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CVS polishes off deal to buy former Rite Aid stores, prescription files
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer CVS has finished buying customer prescription files from hundreds of closed Rite Aid drugstores and is now running 63 of the defunct chain’s locations. The company said Wednesday that it is operating former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. It also has transferred customer prescription files […]
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Judge accuses Homeland Security of bullying states into accepting conditions to get FEMA money
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press A federal judge in Rhode Island on Tuesday accused the Trump administration of trying to “bully” states into accepting conditions that require them to cooperate on immigration enforcement actions to get disaster funding after he ruled earlier that those actions were unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge William Smith, who was appointed by former […]