Black Friday in Connecticut brings bargain-basement prices, interstate traffic jam, near riot

Black Friday brings deals, lines, traffic to Conn.

Britain’s Conservatives plan unpopular policies to cut country’s mounting debt

MANCHESTER, England — Britain’s main opposition Conservatives pledged Tuesday to make Britons work longer before retirement, cut child benefits and freeze government salaries — a program they acknowledged would likely be unpopular as they bid to win office.

NH WWII pilot who bailed out of B-24 65 years ago gets wish for final flight with a landing

MANCHESTER, N.H. — World War II pilot Bernerd Harding feels he finally has completed his mission — 65 years after his B-24 airplane was shot down over Germany.

Coroner: ‘Fed’ written in felt-tip pen on Ky. Census worker found hanging from tree

BIG CREEK, Ky. — Authorities said a U.S. Census worker died by asphyxiation but were releasing few other details about the mysterious case nearly two weeks after Bill Sparkman’s body — with the word “fed” scrawled on the chest — was found hanging from a tree near a family cemetery secluded by Appalachian forest.

Police: US Census worker found dead in Ky. forest died of asphyxiation; had rope around neck

MANCHESTER, Ky. — Kentucky State Police say a U.S. Census worker found dead near an eastern Kentucky cemetery died of asphyxiation.

FBI checks whether US Census worker hanging in Ky. tied to his door-to-door data collection

MANCHESTER, Ky. — When Bill Sparkman told retired trooper Gilbert Acciardo that he was going door-to-door collecting census data in rural Kentucky, the former police officer drew on years of experience for a warning: “Be careful.”

AP source: Census worker found hanged near Kentucky cemetery had word ‘fed’ scrawled on chest

MANCHESTER, Ky. — A U.S. Census worker found hanged from a tree near a Kentucky cemetery had the word “fed” scrawled on his chest, a law enforcement official said Wednesday, and the FBI is investigating whether he was a victim of anti-government sentiment.

At NH forum, US education secretary tells dads: Turn off TV, spend more time with your kids

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Getting fathers involved in their children’s education will take turning off the TV at home and opening the school doors to them, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday.

Emmanuel Adebayor charged by FA with violent conduct over Man City incidents vs. Arsenal

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor was charged with violent and improper conduct by the Football Association on Tuesday for his alleged stamp on Robin van Persie and for his goal celebration in Saturday’s 4-2 victory over Arsenal.

Oldest American, a 114-year-old NH woman, enjoys Boston Red Sox, Hershey’s Kisses, ice cream

MANCHESTER, N.H. — A 114-year-old New Hampshire woman who loves the Boston Red Sox, Hershey’s Kisses and ice cream is believed to be the oldest American.

British rail operator plans new high speed train line linking London to Scotland

LONDON — Britain’s rail operator says it has plans for a new high-speed rail line that could get travelers from London to Scotland in two hours.

Appeals court reverses earlier ruling, says Conn. postal facility can display religious items

MANCHESTER, Conn. — An appeals court has reversed a federal judge’s order that religious displays be removed from a Connecticut store that offers postal services.

1,224-pound cupcake _ triple vanilla with pink frosting _ sets Guinness World Record

MANCHESTER, N.H. — A 1,224-pound triple vanilla cupcake with pink frosting has set a record as the world’s largest.

Vandals attack former UK Minister Blears’ car in Manchester

MANCHESTER - Former cabinet minister and Salford MP Hazel Blears’s car was attacked on Sunday while she was canvassing for votes.

Longtime NH sports writer accused of running prostitution ring, advertising services online

MANCHESTER, N.H. — A veteran newspaper sports reporter has been accused of running a prostitution ring in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and possibly into Canada.

NH man swipes debit card for smokes, charged 23 quadrillion dollars (plus $15 overdraft fee)

MANCHESTER, N.H. — A New Hampshire man says he swiped his debit card at a gas station to buy a pack of cigarettes and was charged over 23 quadrillion dollars.

Police question boxer Amir Khan after cyclist is injured in collision with his car

MANCHESTER, England — English boxer Amir Khan has been questioned by police ahead of his first world title fight after a cyclist was injured in a collision with his car.

Beyond exterminating, New Hampshire city rallies around refugees to get rid of bedbugs

MANCHESTER, N.H. — After all the officials took turns explaining a plan to end a bedbug infestation in an apartment building where mostly refugees live, Michel Ndayavugwi simply pointed to the young boy dozing in a chair in the back of the room.

Soon, human sewage to power thousands of homes

LONDON - If a revolutionary project being trialled in Manchester, UK, turns out to be successful, then human sewage may soon power thousands of homes.

Voter discontent could spell extremist and fringe gains in European elections

MANCHESTER, England — In some of Manchester’s bleakest neighborhoods where unemployment is rife and anxiety about an immigration influx is palpable, one of Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s worst fears is unfolding before Thursday’s European Union elections.

Arrested Pak students’ part Al-Qaeda network, claims British official

LONDON - All the 10 Pakistani students who were arrested last month from different parts of London on suspicion of plotting bomb attack across Britain were actually part of Al-Qaeda’s network, a British official has claimed.

Ferguson OK with Ronaldo’s show of dissent

LONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo will not suffer the fate others faced in the past for showing dissent towards Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

NH city workers rescue ducklings trapped in storm drain

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Just in time for Mother’s Day, a mother duck has been reunited with two of her babies who fell into a storm drain in Manchester, N.H.

Man United manager Alex Ferguson not optimistic about Darren Fletcher red card appeal

MANCHESTER, England — UEFA will rule Monday on Manchester United’s appeal against a red card that has ruled Darren Fletcher out of the Champions League final, although manager Alex Ferguson says he thinks the decision will stand.

Manchester United sign five-year deal with Airtel

MANCHESTER - Indian telecom major Airtel Friday signed a five-year telecom partnership deal with top English premiership club Manchester United.

The miracle cream that banishes wrinkles flies off the shelves

LONDON - A wonder cream that sends wrinkles packing has been flying off shelves at a rate of two bottles every second at its recent launch.

Manchester United to play in Indonesia for 1st time since 1975 on offseason tour of Asia

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United will play in Indonesia for the first time since 1975 as part of the European champion’s offseason tour of Asia.

Police believe 72-year-old man charged in 2 murders tied to decades-old SoCal serial killings

LOS ANGELES — Larry Manchester discovered the body on Feb. 18, 1976.