The 23-time Grand Slam champion, seeking her eighth title in Melbourne, beats Russian teen Anastasia Potapova in two sets.
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Posted inNation & World, News
New York released over 9,000 virus patients into nursing homes, records show
The new number is more than 40% more than what the state health department previously released, raising new questions of whether a directive from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration helped spread sickness and death.
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Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Ojeleye takes advantage of rare start, leads Celtics past Raptors
Semi Ojeleye scores a career-high 24 points and Boston, playing its first home game in almost two weeks, rolls to a 120-106 win.
Posted inNation & World, News
As he blasted Pence, Trump likely knew vice president was in peril
His decision to denigrate his vice president as rioters marauded through the U.S. Capitol underscores how Trump delayed taking action to rein in his supporters.
Posted inNation & World
Officer was ready to plead to 3rd-degree murder in George Floyd’s death
Then-U.S. Attorney General William Barr personally blocked the plea deal with former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, officials say.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland acquires the ‘Piggery,’ plans to preserve 4 acres
The land will be preserved, and another 2 acres will go toward a condominium project if the developer wins city approval.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Thursday’s college roundup: South Carolina rebounds, continues SEC dominance
The top-ranked Gamecocks follow their loss to UConn with a 77-62 victory over Missouri.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Frustrated track athletes have one hope: An outdoor state meet
Losing two seasons of high school track and field meets has been difficult, but seniors say the loss of one more in the spring would be heartbreaking.
Posted inNation & World
China bans BBC news broadcasts in apparent retaliatory move
The move comes after Britain’s communications watchdog revoked the license for CGTN, China’s English-language satellite news channel.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Times Record, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball: Freeport grinds out win over Brunswick two days removed from 23-point victory
Falcons Dragons engage in much tighter contest this time around.