NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Geno Auriemma has been chasing Pat Summitt since he started coaching. Now with his eighth national championship, he has finally caught her.
April 2013
Maine police chiefs push for stronger gun laws
Two current chiefs and a former one join other law enforcement officials in D.C. to lobby for controls.
Obama sends Congress $3.77 trillion spending plan
But instead of moving Congress nearer a “grand bargain,” Obama’s proposals have managed to anger both Republicans, who are upset by higher taxes, and Democrats upset with cuts to Social Security benefits.
Bipartisan deal on background checks is close
The Senate’s top Democrat has set Congress’ first showdown vote for Thursday on President Obama’s gun-control drive
From 2005: ‘Hermit at North Pond’ a great legend, and all-too-real nuisance
In this story from June 8, 2005, then-staff writer Darla Pickett explores the legend of “The Hermit at North Pond,” whom police allege to be Christopher Knight, arrested on Thursday and suspected in more than 1,000 burglaries.
After 27 years of burglaries, ‘North Pond Hermit’ is arrested
A determined sergeant with the Maine Warden Service finally captures Christopher Knight, 47, who says he committed more than 1,000 burglaries over 27 years of solitary life in the woods.
AUTO RACING NOTES: Making some changes
Jere Humphrey promised changes at Unity Raceway when he agreed to lease the track from owner Ralph Nason last month.
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Rice’s actions old news, says player
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — A Robert Morris internal investigation into former basketball coach Mike Rice found no evidence of the “coaches against player” brawls alleged by an ex-Rutgers employee, though one former Colonial contacted by the school claims Rice used anti-gay slurs on several occasions and engaged in a shoving match with a player during halftime of a game.
GOLF: Woods ready to win Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Around every corner at Augusta National is another reminder that Tiger Woods isn’t getting any younger.