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In a scheme that the judge described as'read like a crime novel,' a US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for plotting to reveal submarine information.' Jonathan Toebbe, 44, and his partner, Diana Toebbe, 46, pleaded guilty in February of conspiring to sell documents relating to naval nuclear propulsion systems. Judge Gina Groh, a U.S. District Judge, who had already dropped plea deals, called the proceedings "greedy and self-serving." According to Groh, his behavior had put military service members at sea and every citizen of this country in a vulnerable situation and in danger from attackers. But even the judge could see the romantic face of the couple's story: 'This is an incredible tale that right out of the movies,' she said. 'It reads like a crime book or a film script.' Jonathan was sentenced to 19 years and three months in prison, but Diana received a 21-year and eight months in jail.

On Tuesday night, New Hampshire's hard-fought Republican primary for the United States Senate was deadlocked, with 34% of the estimated vote count standing. Don Bolduc (left) received 35.5% of the vote, while Chuck Morse (right) had 35.1%. Analysts agree that New Hampshire is one of seven key battlegrounds along with Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Nevada that will determine the 100-seat Senate's fate. Gov. Robert Coswell of Rhode Island is meanwhile on leave Rhode Island, while Mr. Dan McKee won his Democratic primary on Tuesday, putting aside strong opposition from two opponents as he sought his first full term in office. McKee beat out former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, who saw a late surge in the polls and received a last-minute endorsement from The Boston Globe's editorial board. When delivering an acceptance address on stage, Foulkes pleaded for mercy. McKee said, 'That's not going to happen' when someone said she was on the line.' Get to know them.'