Marco Rubio unleashed an attack on Ted Cruz. Donald J. Trump bought his first television ad, almost certainly to blunt the surge of Cruz. Chris Christie took off on Trump, suggesting the billionaire businessman wasn’t a “grown-up.” Then Trump opened new questions about whether Cruz, born in Alberta, Canada, satisfied constitutional strictures for the presidency. […]
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Mexico begins extradition proceedings against drug lord
MEXICO CITY — Mexico began the process of extraditing drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to the United States, two days after the famed fugitive was recaptured following a dramatic, months-long hunt featuring movie stars, sewer escapes and bloody shootouts. Officials warned that the process could take a long time as Guzman’s lawyers file legal […]
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With no weekend winner, Powerball jackpot hits $1.3B
OMAHA, Neb. — Disappointed you didn’t win the Powerball jackpot this weekend? Don’t be. Lottery officials say the prize has swelled to an estimated $1.3 billion – the world’s largest. Ever. “Biggest jackpot in the history of the world. Absolutely confirmed,” Texas Lottery executive director Gary Grief said. The jackpot is so big that billboards […]
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Al-Qaida threatens over execution of militants
CAIRO (AP) — The expert bomb-maker from al- Qaida’s Yemeni branch has threatened Saudi Arabia and the United States, vowing revenge for the Saudi execution of several militants earlier this month. Ibrahim bin Hassan al-Asiri says in an audio recording released Monday by the group’s official media that the militants were executed because they fought […]
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Police looking into no-pants subway ride
MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow police are looking into the weekend’s no-pants subway ride for a possible misdemeanor. Despite freezing temperatures, several dozen people joined the global annual event on Sunday by riding Moscow’s ornate subway with no trousers or skirts on. The Moscow police said in a statement on Monday that it is studying reports […]
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February comes early
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Saturday’s Class C boys basketball clash between Old Orchard Beach and Richmond had it all. A large and vocal crowd, two talented teams, and emotions on both sides struggling to stay in check – it had all the feeling of a playoff game in February. The host Seagulls proved they could […]
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Greely pulls away from Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — Coming into Saturday’s Class A South girls basketball clash, the Biddeford Tigers were 1-8, while the visiting Greely Rangers sat at 7-2 on the season. Despite the big difference in records, the Tigers gave the Rangers all they could handle for two quarters, but Greely would eventually pull away for a 53-32 win. […]
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Several locals place at Spartan
SANFORD — Three local wrestlers came home with fourth-place finishes at the rugged Spartan Wrestling Annual Tournament over the weekend. Biddeford’s Dwayne Dyer finished fourth in the 138-pound bracket, while Sanford’s Sam Anderson (170) and Mike Hurst (195) also finished fourth. Anderson just missed out on a trip to the 170-pound finals as he fell […]
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Kennebunk boys pick up win
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk boys basketball team jumped out to an 18-2 lead in the opening quarter and would hold on from there for a 64-60 win over Fryeburg. Fryeburg would slowly climb back into the game, but would never get back within four points. Kennebunk, which made 12 3- pointers in the win, was […]