“Thirteen” (Flatiron Books), by Steve Cavanagh The tag line to Steve Cavanagh’s fourth novel about former con man turned defense lawyer Eddie Flynn is, on its own, tantalizing: “The serial killer isn’t on trial he’s on the jury.” But Cavanagh’s “Thirteen” is no gimmick. It’s a superb action-packed story that melds the legal thriller with […]
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Doctors suspect vaping behind dozens of lung illnesses in US
NEW YORK (AP) — As many as 50 people in at least six states have come down with breathing illnesses that may be linked to e-cigarettes or other vaping products. No deaths have been reported, but at least a few have come close. Some patients have likened onset of the illness to a heart attack, […]
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New Hampshire woman’s project aims to spread kindness
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — One doesn’t necessarily need to be an “official” collector to collect things, most anyone would agree. But whether a seasoned, longtime collector with a sharp eye for detail, or an occasional flea market browser, almost everyone goes about the art of collecting with a purpose in mind. Not so for Nashua […]
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Author Timothy Winegard traces mosquito through history
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Since the dawn of humankind, mosquitoes have been around to pester us, buzzing in an ear before selecting a blood vessel on which to feast. But these tiny, disease-transmitting bugs are more than a summertime nuisance; they’ve played a significant role in shaping our world today. “The Mosquito: A Human History […]
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Mike Johnson: Can’t Let Go
The dog and I were lazily walking the shore when the brown and white blur streaked into view from the left. Gaining speed toward the shallow bay, the Bald Eagle leveled off inches above the water, its large yellow talons fully extended in front of its body. With one quick thrust, the unaware fish was […]
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Benintendi, Porcello lead Red Sox past Orioles
BOSTON — The hits never stopped coming for the defending champion Red Sox. Now the pitching might be falling in line, too. Rick Porcello held the Orioles to one run over six innings for his sixth win in eight starts and received plenty of support as Boston topped Baltimore 9-1 on Friday night. Andrew Benintendi […]
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Host family shares ‘amazing’ summer with pair of Mainers
SANFORD — Emily Rand was apprehensive at first when her family decided to host two Sanford Mainers for the summer. She and her husband, Dan, both work full time. Throw in taking care of their two sons, Zeke, 13, and Judd, 11, and their daughter, Lulu, 8, and Rand didn’t know how she would manage […]
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NFL conditionally reinstates Patriots WR Josh Gordon
BOSTON — Josh Gordon’s winding career has included several second chances following a trail of multiple drug suspensions that cast doubt whether the talented but troubled playmaker would ever get on an NFL field again. He’s getting yet another opportunity. The NFL conditionally reinstated the Patriots wide receiver on Friday. Commissioner Roger Goodell notified Gordon […]
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Bidders vie for Obama’s high school basketball jersey
HONOLULU — Bidding was drawing to a close Friday for a basketball jersey believed to have been worn by President Barack Obama. Peter Noble was a student at a prestigious and elite Honolulu prep school when he grabbed a basketball jersey that was destined for the trash. Years later he saw an old photo of […]
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Alibaba exec to buy Nets, arena for $3.4 billion
NEW YORK — In a record sale for a U.S. sports franchise, the co-founder of Alibaba agreed to buy the remaining 51 percent of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center for about $3.4 billion, two people with knowledge of the details said Friday. Joe Tsai already had purchased 49 percent of the team from Russian […]
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