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New Hampshire retailers voice opposition to new tax on electronic devices

CONCORD, N.H. (The Center Square) -- Advocates for New Hampshire retailers have voiced strong opposition to proposed legislation that would put a tax on electronic devices. House Bill 1492 would create a 4.3 percent tax on the retail sale of electronic devices, including computers, TVs, video games and cellphones. The revenue would be put toward funding education in the state. In an email response to The Center Square, New Hampshire Retail Association president/CEO Nancy Kyle provided excerpts of a briefing that […]

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National

Four bodies recovered from Montana plane crash

BILLINGS, Mont. (UPI) -- Authorities in Montana said they have recovered four bodies from the wreckage of a Cessna plane that crashed over the weekend. The Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office said in a statement it was notified of an overdue aircraft in the Billings area Saturday evening, prompting a search that continued throughout the night for the small passenger plane. A radar track located the plane's last known location as near Dunn Mountain, north of Billings, and Yellowstone Country Sheriff […]

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Pelosi keeps open possibility of subpoenaing impeachment witnesses

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday did not rule out the possibility of subpoenaing witnesses for President Donald Trump's impeachment, depending on whether the Senate pursues testimony for its trial. During an appearance on ABC News' This Week, Pelosi, D-Calif., said that she will determine during a caucus meeting Tuesday whether to send articles of impeachment to the Senate as early as this week, adding she would not exclude the possibility of issuing fresh subpoenas for testimony […]

todayJanuary 12, 2020 101

Entertainment

Ariana Grande to perform at the Grammys

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Pop music star Ariana Grande has confirmed on Twitter that she is scheduled to perform at next month's Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The gala honoring excellence in music is to air live from the Staples Center on CBS on Jan. 26. Lizzo leads the field with eight nominations, followed by Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X with six nominations each. Alicia Keys is hosting the event for the second year in a row. Blake […]

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National

Suspect sought after five people shot at party in suburban Denver

DENVER (UPI) -- Police are seeking a suspect in a shooting at an apartment that injured five people, including two teenage girls and one boy teen, in suburban Denver early Sunday. The victims were taken to a hospital with serious injuries that are not life-threatening, the Aurora Police Department posted on Twitter. The teens were between 16 and 18. A black man of an unknown age who was wearing a yellow-hooded sweatshirt is being sought. Hours later the department said […]

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Business & Lifestyle

Aramco raises $29.4 billion in world’s biggest initial public offering

NEW YORK/DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia's Aramco raised $29.4 billion in the world's largest initial public offering, surpassing the oil company's original listing by $5 billion. Goldman Sachs Group Inc., one of the underwriters of the IPO, exercised the option to place 450 million additional shares that were initially separated to avoid price swings, according to a statement. The shares at $8.53 were placed with investors during the book-building process. The stabilization period ended Friday. "The 450 million […]

todayJanuary 12, 2020 45

MiLB News

White Sox, Robert agree to six-year, $50 million deal

CHICAGO (UPI) -- The Chicago White Sox and prized outfield prospect Luis Robert agreed on a six-year, $50 million contract, the team announced Thursday. The $50 million sets a new record for a player with no major league service time. The previous high was the $43 million contract that White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez signed last year before his rookie season. Robert's deal also includes two club options that could extend the agreement through 2027. He is scheduled to earn […]

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Black bear removed from University of Tennessee stadium

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (UPI) -- Wildlife officials in Tennessee said a black bear that wandered onto a university campus was captured after getting itself lost in the school's stadium. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said Sgt. Roy Smith responded about 4 a.m. Sunday morning to a call from the University of Tennessee Police Department.  The department told Smith a large black bear was wandering through the school's campus and had found its way into Lindsey Nelson Stadium, where it appeared […]

todayJanuary 1, 2020 35

Football News

New York Giants fire coach Pat Shurmur

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (UPI) -- The New York Giants have fired coach Pat Shurmur following a 4-12 campaign in 2019. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and USA Today of the move Monday. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Giants 34-17 Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants have the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Shurmur posted a 9-23 record in two seasons as Giants coach. He also posted a 9-23 record in two seasons […]

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