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 […]