Ex-Steelers linebacker James Harrison signs with New England.
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U.S. holiday shopping season estimated to be the strongest in years
Americans likely spent about $671 billion, one analyst says – an increase of 5.5 percent from 2016.
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Rapper T.I. pays for single moms’ gifts
He says he spent $20,000 in 30 minutes.
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Ledecky swims to AP Female Athlete of the Year honors
American earned 5 golds and a silver at World Aquatics Championships this summer
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New study casts further doubt on efficacy of calcium, Vitamin D pills
An analysis of trials of more than 50,000 older adults suggests that supplements aren’t warranted in fracture prevention.
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Patriots sign veteran Steelers linebacker James Harrison
The 39-year-old who led the Steelers in career sacks says he finally has ‘a teammate that’s older than me!’ – referring to Tom Brady.
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South China woman indicted on home arson charge
Rebecca A. Poulin, charged with Class A arson, was among those recently indicted Friday by a grand jury sitting in Kennebec County.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News, Science
Spinal-cord implants that numb pain emerge as alternative to opioids
Technology breakthroughs that are just now reaching patients come from a better understanding of how pain signals are transmitted within the body.
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Blockchain technology pumping new life into old-school companies like IBM
Big Blue was one of the first big companies to see blockchain’s promise.
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‘Sound of Music’ star Heather Menzies-Urich dies at 68
Ryan Urich says his mother died on Christmas Eve, surrounded by her kids and other family members.