BEIRUT — The head of Syria’s main opposition group in exile called Sunday for international powers to impose a no-fly zone in border areas to protect civilians who are coming under increasingly intense attacks by regime warplanes and helicopters. The president of the Syrian National Council, Abdelbaset Sieda, told The Associated Press that such a […]
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Woman accused of killing fiance on wedding day
HOKENDAUQUA, Pa. – Authorities say an eastern Pennsylvania woman stabbed her fiance to death during an argument on their wedding day. Na Cola Darcel Franklin is charged with criminal homicide in the death of 36-year-old Billy Rafeal Brewster in their Whitehall Township apartment. Police said they found Brewster bleeding shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday. District […]
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Ryan’s Medicare plan would be tricky to pull off
Mindful of the risks, Mitt Romney is trying to put some distance between his agenda and Ryan’s budget proposals.
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Rain doesn’t dampen Art in the Park show
Crowds turn out despite the weather for the event at Mill Creek Park in South Portland.
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U.S. beats Spain for hoops gold
LONDON – The U.S. men’s basketball team defended its title by fighting off another huge challenge from Spain, pulling away in the final minutes for a 107-100 victory Sunday that gave the Americans their second straight gold medal. And just like 2008, they had to work for this one. LeBron James capped off one of […]
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Dolphins player charged with domestic violence
DAVIE, Fla. – Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson was released from jail Sunday on $2,500 bond, a day after his wife accused him of head-butting her during an argument in front of their Florida home. Johnson, 34, had been charged with domestic violence. Broward County jail officials said he was released Sunday afternoon. Johnson’s defense attorney, […]
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UMaine football tickets go on sale Monday
ORONO – University of Maine football tickets are about to go on sale. Fans who aren’t part of priority groups like season ticket holders, Black Bear Club members and alums can purchase tickets starting Monday. The football program holds its media day Friday as the squad gears up for its season-opener at Boston College on […]
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Portland in running for mustache bash
PORTLAND – Maine’s largest city is in the running to host the American Mustache Institute’s annual charity event dubbed the “‘Stache Bash.” Lou Jacobs, director of the New England chapter, says the annual event celebrates the “Mustached American” lifestyle and raises thousands for charity. The winning city will be announced on Sept. 4, the same […]
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Ugandan wins gold in Olympic marathon
LONDON — Stephen Kiprotich rounded a corner late in the race and simply took off. A surprise surge from a surprise winner. So swift and unexpected was his move that the runner from Uganda turned the last mile into a victory lap as he easily captured the Olympic marathon Sunday, along with the first medal […]
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Olympics will close with a thunderous party
LONDON — British rock stars are seizing the stage to close the Olympics with an extravaganza that promises to keep a worldwide audience entertained well into the night – and dancing all the way to Rio. The Spice Girls and the surviving members of The Who and Queen were expected to headline a fun and […]