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The No. 2 biggest tourist trap in the world is in Salem, according to USA Today
Travel Two other New England destinations made the list of top 100 tourist traps worldwide. An employee closes the gate for the day at the Salem Witch Museum in Salem on April 7, 2014. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff As Salem prepares for nearly 1 million tourists during the month of October, a popular city attraction has […]
How New England schools measured up in U.S. News & World Report’s latest college rankings
Local News New England schools made up four of the top 10 best universities in the nation. MIT ranked was ranked the second best university in the country by U.S. News & World Report this year. File Photo New England is home to many elite collegiate institutions. Several of the region’s colleges and universities were […]
World War I-era plane flips onto roof trying to land near Stow museum; pilot unhurt
Local News The vintage single-engine Nieuport 28 was attempting to land shortly after 11 a.m. at the American Heritage Museum in Stow when the front landing gear failed. By Associated Press updated on September 17, 2023 | 5:08 PM STOW, Mass. (AP) — A World War I-era plane crashed and flipped over onto its roof […]
World War II veteran from Rhode Island identified using DNA evidence
Local News U.S. Army Pfc. Roy Searle, 22, of Providence was mortally wounded during enemy engagement in December 1944, and his body was never recovered, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said. By Associated Press September 12, 2023 | 9:14 AM PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — An American soldier from Rhode Island who was killed in Germany […]
There will be no gold for the USA at the FIBA World Cup, losing 113-111 to Germany in the semifinals
NBA The Americans will take on Canada in the bronze medal game on Sunday. U.S. guard Anthony Edwards, left, shoots over Germany center Johannes Voigtmann during a Basketball World Cup semi final game in Manila, Philippines, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP By TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press September 8, 2023 | 11:02 AM […]
The long road winding down at the World Cup, where semifinals await Team USA
Sports News The United States will face Germany on Friday for a spot at the World Cup finals. U.S. guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after a dunk over Jordan center Ahmad Dwairi (44) during the first half of a Basketball World Cup group C match in Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. AP Photo/Michael Conroy […]
Why the United States is still alive in the World Cup after losing to Lithuania
Sports News This loss was a setback, but it wasn’t a backbreaker. Anthony Edwards of the United States drives against Rokas Jokubaitis of Lithuania. Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images The United States lost, 110-104, to a Jonas Valanciunas-led Lithuania team Sunday in 2023 FIBA World Cup second-round action. After falling behind, 54-37, at halftime, Team USA […]
USA Basketball overcomes tough test and rallies to beat Montenegro 85-73 at the World Cup
Sports News The U.S. led 61-55 going into the fourth and tacked a point on to make it a seven-point edge — its biggest of the game to that point — early in the final quarter. U.S. guard Jalen Brunson (11) pause before the start of the first half of a Basketball World Cup second […]
The USA is in great position entering Round 2 of the World Cup. So are many other teams.
Sports News Joining the U.S. in Round 2 with 3-0 records out of group play are Slovenia, defending World Cup champion Spain, Canada, Germany, Serbia, the Dominican Republic and Lithuania. U.S. guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after a dunk over Jordan center Ahmad Dwairi (44) during the first half of a Basketball World Cup group […]
USA beats Jordan 110-62, awaits second round of World Cup
NBA “It’s always fun when everybody gets to play and contribute.” Jordan forward Rondae Hollis Jefferson (24) is fouled by U.S. forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) as he shoots during the first half of a Basketball World Cup group C match in Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP By TIM REYNOLDS, […]