Authorities seized six rifles and several tons of marijuana that was apparently packaged for transport.
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Robot allows Newport eighth-grader to ‘attend’ school
For years Jasmine Fatmi’s health kept her homebound, but a remotely operated robot now makes her part of the bustle at Sebasticook Valley Middle School.
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Kurdish militant group claims blast at Istanbul airport
The group says the Dec. 23 attack was in retaliation for the government’s stepped-up military operations.
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NBA MVP Curry shoots way to AP Male Athlete of Year
Stephen Curry beats out golfer Jordan Spieth.
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Sun apparently blinded driver whose car hit horse-drawn wagon Friday in Waterville
Police say that alcohol and speed do not appear to have been factors in the afternoon accident that injured seven wagon passengers, including one critically.
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Chicago police officer responding to call fatally shoots 2
Police did not disclose the race of the officer; the two victims were black.
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Off-duty police sergeant arrested in women’s shooting in New York
Jose Guerrero was arrested on second-degree assault charges.
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Federal officials say fire at Houston mosque suspicious
The two-alarm fire caused major damage to the building but no one was injured.
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Browns players arrested after Christmas traffic stop
Linebacker Armonty Bryant and safety De’Ante Saunders were arrested, and a gun was confiscated from the car.
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Dartmouth, UMaine aim to help scholars study historic films
Two film professors plan to create a plug-in for media players that will allow scholars to access media clips and notes other users have generated about the films they’re viewing.