2 h. ago College football player William Hardrick, 22, dies in car crash; motorist charged with murder

College football player William Hardrick, a transfer defensive back at Austin Peay, was killed when his vehicle was struck on a highway in Alabama.

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3 h. ago What to Know About Bill Gates’s Plans to Shut Down the Gates Foundation

The billionaire philanthropist says he will accelerate his giving — but then dissolve his organization in 20 years, decades earlier than he originally planned.

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5 h. ago US Chief Justice Roberts underscores defense of judiciary amid Trump's attacks

US Chief Justice Roberts underscores defense of judiciary amid Trump's attacks  Reuters

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5 h. ago Paul Pierce’s bold Game 2 take aged poorly after Celtics’ crushing loss to Knicks

"You've got a better chance of walking out of the studio and seeing a dinosaur — than the Celtics losing." The post Paul Pierce’s bold Game 2 take aged poorly after Celtics’ crushing loss to Knicks appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago 3 takeaways from the Revolution’s Open Cup win over Rhode Island FC

New England advanced thanks to a goal from a Somerville's Cristiano Oliveira. The post 3 takeaways from the Revolution’s Open Cup win over Rhode Island FC appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Joe Mazzulla’s coaching decisions prove costly in another 4th

"They made the necessary plays to win. We put ourselves in position to do that, and we just didn't make the plays." The post Joe Mazzulla’s coaching decisions prove costly in another 4th-quarter Celtics collapse appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Kristaps Porzingis: ‘It kills me inside’ that lingering illness is impacting play

"It’s tough for me, honestly. But who cares? Nobody feels sorry us, sorry for me — and we have to keep going.” The post Kristaps Porzingis: ‘It kills me inside’ that lingering illness is impacting play appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago Banged up Matt Riddle ready to defend MLW world title against Donovan Dijak at Azteca Lucha

Major League Wrestling world heavyweight champion Matt Riddle will defend his title against Donovan Dijak at Azteca Lucha Saturday night in Chicago.

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7 h. ago Celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos steals Diddy trial spotlight, runs into trouble with judge

High-profile criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos was reprimanded in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial for speaking about the case on a Hollywood podcast.

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7 h. ago North boys, Smithsburg girls continue title reigns in Washington County track & field

North boys, Smithsburg girls continue title reigns in Washington County track & field  The Herald-Mail

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12 h. ago Fire alarm evacuates TD Garden after Celtics’ loss to Knicks

No one was injured, and the cause of the fire alarm is currently under investigation, the venue said. The post Fire alarm evacuates TD Garden after Celtics’ loss to Knicks appeared first on Boston.com.

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12 h. ago Karen Read's Google timeline derailed again as 2nd expert disputes defense claims

In the Karen Read trial, forensic experts testify on smartphone data, challenging the defense's timeline of events in the murder case of Officer John O'Keefe.

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12 h. ago The Celtics blew it again, and their title defense hangs by a thread: Takeaways

For all of the plaudits he received (and richly deserved) during the Magic series, Jayson Tatum has been nearly invisible against the Knicks. The post The Celtics blew it again, and their title defense hangs by a thread: Takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

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14 h. ago Celtics give up 20 point lead to Knicks again, trail series 0

Tatum was limited to 13 points on 5-for-19 shooting for the Celtics, who went more than eight minutes without a field goal in the fourth quarter. The post Celtics give up 20 point lead to Knicks again, trail series 0-2 following 91-90 loss appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 h. ago Pakistan’s Defense Minister Welcomes U.S. Help to Ease Tensions With India

The comments from Khawaja Muhammad Asif came after India said its forces had struck nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistani-controlled Kashmir in response to a terrorist attack last month.

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19 h. ago Taxpayers could be forced to fund Trump foe Letitia James’ legal defense if Dem budget item passes

A proposed budget amendment pushed by New York State Democrats would set up a legal defense fund for AG Letitia James that could be used for her mortgage fraud case.

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19 h. ago Experts Say Special Ops Has Made Good AI Progress, But There's Still Room to Grow

Experts Say Special Ops Has Made Good AI Progress, But There's Still Room to Grow  U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)

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21 h. ago Washington Commanders receive poor placement in NFL defense rankings

Washington Commanders receive poor placement in NFL defense rankings  Sports Illustrated

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21 h. ago Boys lacrosse notebook: Port Washington's defense, Locust Valley's offense

Boys lacrosse notebook: Port Washington's defense, Locust Valley's offense  Newsday

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21 h. ago Celtics guard Jrue Holiday named NBA Social Justice Champion

The JLH Fund was established after Holiday pledged the remainder of his 2020 NBA salary — $5 million — to combat systemic racism and economic injustice. The post Celtics guard Jrue Holiday named NBA Social Justice Champion appeared first on Boston.com.

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