New England stresses the receiving talent that remains as Rob Gronkowski undergoes back surgery.
December 2016
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Sports Digest: Rosberg makes stunning Formula One statement: He’s retiring
Nico Rosberg, who clinched the world championship on Monday, says he’s done at age 31.
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Friday’s college roundup: Maine women fall short against Clemson
The Black Bears stay close most of the way in a loss to an unbeaten ACC foe.
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NHL notebook: Union rejects extension on collective bargaining agreement
The players turn down a three-year collective bargaining extension tied to their participation in the 2018 Olympics.
Posted inNation & World
Jolly old St. Nicholas needn’t be white
The Mall of America in Minnesota brings in a black Santa, and many folks find him overdue.
Posted inLife & Culture
Comic actor Andrew Sachs of ‘Fawlty Towers’ dies at age 86
Sachs played the role of Manuel, the Spanish waiter with the huge moustache, on the 1970s comedy.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Not many Republicans spoiling for a fight over Medicare
House Speaker Paul Ryan’s plan to remake the government’s flagship health care program is getting a lukewarm reception, especially in the Senate, from members of his own party.
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Trump assembles team of CEO advisers
The President’s Strategic and Policy Forum will hold its first meeting at the White House in early February.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
‘Game of Thrones’ actress lends her voice to save hunted dolphins
Maisie Williams advocates against buying tickets to marine shows as a means of preventing the animals’ slaughter in Japan.
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Chanel says train line threatens production
The perfume maker wants to protect its flower fields in Grasse, France, from a high-speed rail project.