NEW YORK – Convicted mob boss John “Sonny” Franzese, 93, was sentenced Friday to eight years in prison for extortion. Federal prosecutors had sought at least 12 years behind bars for the underboss of the Colombo crime family — in effect, a life term. Sentencing a nonagenarian wasn’t easy, U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan said. […]
2011
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Holiday spending not all that great
Rising prices, not average spending per person, account for an increase in retail receipts over holiday 2009.
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‘Touched by an Angel’ actor found dead at 47
SAN FRANCISCO – Actor John Dye, whose career included the role of Andrew, the angel of death, in the long-running television series “Touched by an Angel,” was found dead at his San Francisco home, a medical examiner’s spokesman said Thursday. Medical examiner’s investigator Charles Cecil said the 47-year-old Dye, a native of Amory, Miss., was […]
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Turning in tax cheats may become more profitable
Whistle-blowers could get rewards if their tips keep businesses or individuals from claiming illegitimate refunds.
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Surprise, Ryan ups the hype
Jets Coach Rex Ryan continues to fuel the rivalry ahead of Sunday’s game with the Patriots.
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Schools ready for sports equality review
Portland has done an audit already that shows two problems in avoiding gender discrimination.
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Gorham committee looking to organize major town festival
Gorham’s first settlers arrived on the south side the Little River in 1736, and the town is planning to mark the 275th anniversary of the occasion with a big event this year. “We are looking to honor the town through a celebration that will occur at a date yet to be set,” said Town Councilor […]
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AIG working for the U.S.
The government’s sale of the stock it gained in bailing out the insurer could yield billions in profits for the Treasury.
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Benefit aims to spotlight missing case
The Jan. 29 roller-skating event will raise money for the reward in the search for Megan Waterman.
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News of zodiac shift stirs reaction on networks
Sofia Whitcombe began her day with the startling realization that she might not be exactly who she thought she was. “My whole life, I thought I was a Capricorn,” the 25-year-old publicist said. “Now I’m a Sagittarius? I don’t feel like a Sagittarius!” “Will my personality change?” she mused. “Capricorns are diligent and regimented, and […]