The Maine Celtics, who had the second-best record in the Showcase Cup portion of the schedule, will now start on Jan. 9.
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Alex Jones’ wife arrested on domestic violence charge
The conspiracy theorist and founder of the right-wing media group Infowars cites a ‘medication imbalance.’
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As Gorbachev resigned, AP photographer snapped historic shot
Liu Heung Shing was the only foreigner who captured the pivotal moment on Dec. 25, 1991.
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Gorbachev’s resignation 30 years ago marked end of USSR
In his memoirs, the former president, now 90, bitterly laments his failure to prevent the Soviet Union’s demise.
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Russia blocks website of group that tracks political arrests
It’s the latest move in a monthslong crackdown on independent media and human rights organizations.
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Russia returns some troops to base after training near Ukraine
The U.S. also sees signs of a stepped up disinformation campaign from Moscow, seeking to pin tensions on Kyiv.
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Week 16 NFL picks
GAME OF THE WEEK BILLS (8-6) at PATRIOTS (9-5), 1 p.m., Sunday (CBS) Spread: Patriots by 2 1/2 Outlook: The battle for the AFC East lead gets the GOTW nod as the Bills try (again) to assert that it is their time now, not still the Patriots’ time. The Patriots won in Buffalo, 14-10, on […]
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‘A light has shone’: Portland cathedral celebrates Christmas Eve
And they all wore their masks.
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Satu, orangutan at the San Diego Zoo, dies at 26
He was ‘known to be patient, curious, engaging and sensitive.’
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U.K. police arrest armed intruder on Windsor Castle grounds
The 19-year-old from Southampton is in custody.