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Americans' fun road trip to Mexico became days of horror

It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico, a post-pandemic adventure for a group of childhood friends. One was treating herself to cosmetic surgery after having six children. It was a 34th birthday celebration for another.

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2 surviving Americans who were kidnapped in Mexico are back in the U.S.

The State Department said the victims, who were found alive after days in captivity, are back on U.S. soil. Officials said they are in the process of returning the remains of two others to the U.S.

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Survivors of deadly Mexico abduction returned to US

Officials say two survivors of a deadly abduction in Mexico are back on U.S. soil

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Survivors of deadly Mexico abduction returned to US

Officials say two survivors of a deadly abduction in Mexico are back on U.S. soil.

Survivors of deadly Mexico abduction returned to US

A road trip to Mexico for cosmetic surgery veered violently off course when four Americans were caught in a drug cartel shootout, leaving two dead and two held captive for days in a remote region of the Gulf coast before they were rescued from a wood shack, officials said Tuesday. The four Americans were hauled off in a pickup truck, and Mexican authorities frantically searched as the cartel moved them around — even taking them to a medical clinic — “to create confusion and avoid efforts to rescue them,” Tamaulipas Gov. Américo Villarreal said.

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Florida man fatally shoots own dog in head, blames home 'intruder': sheriff

Robert Williams allegedly shot his own dog in the head and tried to cover up the killing by claiming his home in Palm Coast, Florida, had been broken into.

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Rapper Meek Mill's probation ends after pardon from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf

Pennsylvania's governor pardoned rapper Meek Mill after years of probation. Meek Mill has been active in criminal justice reform for years in Pennsylvania.

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Pardon ends Meek Mill's legal odyssey on drug, gun charges

The rapper Meek Mill is among hundreds of people who have been granted pardons by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf before he leaves office.

Big dunk leaves rim crooked, delays Celtics-Nuggets game

The rim was bent, nobody seemed to know how to fix it and for 35 minutes Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets players struggled to stay warm in a bizarre scene that left Celtics star Jaylen Brown fuming.

Jokic, Nuggets overcome rim delay, top Celtics 123-111

Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and the hot-shooting Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 123-111 in a matchup of NBA conference leaders that was delayed about 35 minutes because a powerful dunk bent one of the rims.

Celtics blow big lead, rally back, beat Lakers 122-118 in OT

Jayson Tatum scored 44 points, Jaylen Brown added 25 ,and the Boston Celtics blew a 20-point lead in the second half before rallying from a late 13-point deficit for a thrilling 122-118 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sri Lankan cricketer denied bail in Australia on sex charges

A Sri Lankan cricketer charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Australia remained in jail Monday after a court declined his bid for bail

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Garland scores 29 in return, Cavs edge Celtics 114-113 in OT

Darius Garland scored 29 points in his return after missing five games with an ugly eye injury and Donovan Mitchell added 25, leading Cleveland to a 114-113 overtime win over Boston.

Tatum, Brown each score 35, Celtics beat 76ers 126-117

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 35 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-117 in the opening game of the NBA regular season.

Celtics sign veteran Blake Griffin to one-year deal: report

The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed veteran Blake Griffin to a one-year contract after multiple injuries to their frontcourt, including starting center Robert Williams.

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AP source: Celtics agree to terms with big man Blake Griffin

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that veteran big man Blake Griffin has agreed to a contract with the Boston Celtics.

NBA unveils No. 6 patch to honor Bill Russell across league

Marcus Smart has been in Boston long enough to appreciate what Bill Russell meant to the Celtics, the city and the country.

Celtics’ Robert Williams expected to miss 8-12 weeks after surgery on left knee

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Thursday and is expected to miss 8-12 weeks as he recovers.

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Local historical church gives out over $100,000 in college scholarships after annual ‘Scholarthon’ event

A local historical church in Jacksonville is paying it forward to college students by giving away over 100,000 dollars in scholarships.

With NBA Finals tied at 2, Celtics try to stop Stephen Curry

The Boston Celtics realize they must find an answer to Stephen Curry and do a better job making things difficult for the two-time MVP.

Turnovers doom Celtics once again, lose Game 4 of NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics couldn't hold off the Golden State Warriors and had trouble taking care of the basketball.

Curry scores 43 to beat Boston, Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2

Stephen Curry scored 43 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Curry's diagnosis for Game 4 of finals: 'I'm going to play'

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says there's no doubt that he'll play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Boston.

Herro returns to Heat lineup for Game 7 of East finals

Tyler Herro has recovered enough to play for the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday night against the Boston Celtics.

Butler scores 47 points, Heat beat Celtics to force Game 7

Jimmy Butler had 47 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Miami Heat forced the Eastern Conference finals to a decisive seventh game by beating the Boston Celtics 111-103 on Friday night.

Heat's Herro out, Celtics' Smart, Williams to be determined

Heat guard Tyler Herro remained sidelined because of a strained left groin as Miami tries to stave off elimination in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Celtics run past Heat 93-80, move a win from NBA Finals

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 22 and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of a berth in the NBA Finals, running away after halftime to beat the Miami Heat 93-80 and take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference title series.

Boston, Miami in tight series, though games are anything but

The Eastern Conference finals between the Heat and Celtics are as close as can be, heading back to Miami all tied up at two wins apiece.

Celtics torch Heat early, even series with 102-82 blowout

The Boston Celtics took their turn pounding the Miami Heat early.

Heat's Herro, Celtics' Smart out for Game 4 of East finals

Celtics point guard and Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart was ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against Miami.

Heat Alert: Miami beats Boston 109-103 for 2-1 series lead

Bam Adebayo scored 31 points with 10 rebounds to lead Miami to a 109-103 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Celtics' Williams out, Heat's Lowry, Tucker warming up

The Celtics will be without center Robert Williams III will be out for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Heat due to soreness and swelling in his left knee.

Marcus Smart, Mikal Bridges top NBA All-Defensive first team

Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics was the leading vote-getter for the All-Defensive first team, with Mikal Bridges of the Phoenix Suns joining him as the other guard.

Butler scores 41, Heat take Game 1 from Celtics 118-107

Jimmy Butler scored 41 points, and the Miami Heat turned things around with a huge third quarter on the way to beating the shorthanded Boston Celtics 118-107 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night.

Spoelstra, Udoka have Heat and Celtics ready for East finals

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra have enormous respect for each other and a bond that stems from their shared history in the sport.

Pair of 7s: Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns happy to be home

The NBA’s long regular season can be tedious, but make no mistake, it matters.

Tatum's huge effort helps Celtics win 108-95 to force Game 7

Jayson Tatum scored 46 points, outdueling Giannis Antetokounmpo and making sure there wouldn’t be another Milwaukee Bucks fourth-quarter comeback, and the Boston Celtics beat the defending champions 108-95 to force a seventh game in their Eastern Conference semifinal.

Celtics' Robert Williams remains out for Game 6 vs. Bucks

Boston forward/center Robert Williams missed his third straight game with an injured left knee as the Celtics tried to keep their season alive Friday night in Game 6 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks, Warriors try to close out second-round series at home

The Milwaukee Bucks want to build off the momentum from a thrilling comeback and the Golden State Warriors seek to put an embarrassing loss behind them as both teams attempt to clinch their second-round series Friday.

Holiday stops Celtics' last 2 plays, Bucks take 3-2 lead

Bobby Portis made a putback off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s missed free throw with 15 seconds left, Jrue Holiday snuffed Marcus Smart on Boston’s final two possessions and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Celtics 110-107 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 series lead.

Pivotal Game 5s on tap for Bucks-Celtics, Warriors-Grizzlies

Grizzlies star Ja Morant is out for Game 5 with a bone bruise in his right knee.

Horford, Tatum help Celtics even series with 116-108 victory

Al Horford and Jayson Tatum scored 30 points each and led the Boston Celtics’ fourth-quarter comeback in a 116-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks that tied their Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece.

Bucks edge Celtics 103-101 after frantic final second

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and made the go-ahead basket with 44.3 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a frantic flurry of shots in the final seconds to beat the Boston Celtics 103-101 on Saturday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal.

Giannis triple-double helps Bucks beat Celtics 101-89

Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second career postseason triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Confident Celtics feel ready for challenge of Giannis, Bucks

The only team to register a first-round sweep, the Boston Celtics enter their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks loaded with confidence.

Nets hope to get Durant started, 76ers try to finish Raptors

Scoring has rarely looked so difficult for Kevin Durant.

Celtics rally in 2nd half, beat Nets 114-107 for 2-0 lead

Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Boston Celtics rallied from 17 points down to beat the Brooklyn Nets 114-107 and take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

Jimmy Butler scores 24 to help Heat fend off Celtics 106-98

Jimmy Butler had 24 points, Kyle Lowry added 23 and the Miami Heat rallied in the fourth quarter to hold off the Boston Celtics 106-98 to stay atop a tight race for the Eastern Conference’s top seed.

Celtics beat T'Wolves 134-112, take over top spot in East

Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and Jaylen Brown had 31 points and 10 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics coast to a 134-112 over the Minnesota Timberwolves and take over the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

Luka Doncic leads Mavs past Celtics 95-92 on Garnett's day

Luka Doncic returned from a hamstring scare to hit a tying 3-pointer with a 1:21 left, Spencer Dinwiddie made the winner with nine seconds to play and the Dallas Mavericks spoiled Kevin Garnett’s special day by beating the Boston Celtics 95-92 on Sunday.

Virginia lawmakers OK lifting ban on facial technology use

Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation that would allow local police departments to use facial recognition technology in some circumstances, including when they have reasonable suspicion a person has committed a crime.

Brown scores 50, rallies Celts to 116-111 OT win over Magic

Jaylen Brown scored a career-high 50 points, rallying the Boston Celtics from 14 points down late in the fourth quarter to a 116-111 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic.

Brown scores 34 points, Celtics beat Cavaliers 111-101

Jaylen Brown scored 34 points and the Boston Celtics beat depleted Cleveland 111-101 on Wednesday night to end the Cavaliers’ winning streak at six.

Embiid scores 41, 76ers beat Celtics 108-103

Joel Embiid scored 17 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter, hitting three jumpers in the final minutes and three free throws in the last four seconds to ice it as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 108-103.

Tatum scores 42, carries Celtics past Bucks 117-103

Jayson Tatum scored 16 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-103.

Lakers handle Celtics 117-102, split rivalry for season

LeBron James scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 117-102 in the latest chapter of the NBA’s most storied rivalry.

Tatum scores 37, Celtics beat Lakers in James' return

Jayson Tatum scored 37 points and the Boston Celtics beat Los Angeles 130-108 in Lakers star LeBron James’ return.

With Giannis scratched, Celtics beat Bucks 122-113 in OT

Dennis Schröder scored eight of his season-high 38 points in overtime and the Boston Celtics took advantage of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-113.

World's largest farm tractor coming to Kalispell

Jun. 19—It stands 14 feet tall, holds 1,000 gallons of fuel and can work close to an acre-and-a-half a minute. At 36,000 pounds, its eight 8-foot-tall tires alone weigh as much as a conventional farm tractor. The Big Bud 747 is the largest farm tractor ever built and it is coming to Kalispell. Owned by Robert and Randy Williams of Big Sandy, the Guiness World Record holder as the largest farm ...

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Nets head to second round, beat Celtics 123-109 in Game 5

James Harden had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first postseason triple-double with Brooklyn, leading the Nets into the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 123-109 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 5.

Police departments adopting facial recognition tech amid allegations of wrongful arrests

Police say facial recognition technology has been instrumental in helping crack some tough cases, but in the last year, there have been claims of wrongful arrests.

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Man suing for wrongful arrest after police used facial recognition technology to help identify him

More police departments across the U.S. are using the technology, but there aren't well-established national guidelines on how it should be used. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.

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Rapper Meek Mill granted new trial on 2008 drugs, weapons convictions

A three-judge Pennsylvania Superior Court panel agreed that Philadelphia Judge Genece Brinkley, who presided over a 2008 trial that resulted in his conviction, was no longer impartial, as Meek Mills attorneys have argued. The sole witness against Meek Mill at his 2008 trial was a discredited Philadelphia narcotics squad officer who is no longer with the citys police force. In November 2017, Brinkley sentenced the rapper to up to four years in prison, saying a pair of arrests violated probation conditions she set following his 2008 convictions. The Philadelphia District Attorneys Office said in a statement it welcomed the appeals court decision and was reviewing its options regarding a new trial. Slideshow (2 Images)Chuck Peruto, an attorney for Judge Brinkley, said it was unusual for the district attorney to agree that a defendant deserves a new trial.

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Rapper Meek Mill granted new trial on 2008 drugs, weapons convictions

FILE PHOTO: Rapper Meek Mill departs after lawyers from both sides made a brief statement to the judge in a retrial hearing in court in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 16, 2019. REUTERS/Bastiaan SlabbersA three-judge Pennsylvania Superior Court panel agreed that Philadelphia Judge Genece Brinkley, who presided over a 2008 trial that resulted in his conviction, was no longer impartial, as Meek Mills attorneys have argued. The sole witness against Meek Mill at his 2008 trial was a discredited Philadelphia narcotics squad officer who is no longer with the citys police force. Id like to thank the Pennsylvania Superior Court for overturning my conviction and granting me a new trial, Mill said on Twitter. A representative for Judge Brinkley did not immediately return calls.

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