LOS ANGELES – For Bob Meistrell, there was always something about the water. After he and his brother, Bill, taught themselves to swim in a Missouri pond, one would man a bicycle pump on shore and the other would throw on a diving helmet fashioned from a 5-gallon vegetable can, a pane of glass, a […]
2013
Posted inNation & World
Unity on Syrian statement eludes G-8 summit leaders
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland – President Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders attempted to speak with one voice Tuesday on seeking a negotiated Syrian peace settlement — yet couldn’t publicly agree on whether this means President Bashar Assad must go. Their declaration at the end of the two-day Group of Eight summit sought […]
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Turkey toughens its stance on protests
A defiant prime minister brushes aside critics of the crackdown and vows to boost police power.
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Jeep recall represents U-turn of sorts
In a reversal of its defiant posture, Chrysler agrees to fix fuel tanks on Grand Cherokees and Libertys.
Posted inLife & Culture
People & Entertainment: Franco tries crowd-funding for films
NEW YORK – Following crowd-funding campaigns from “Veronica Mars” and Zach Braff, James Franco is trying to raise $500,000 to bankroll a trilogy of movies. Franco on Monday night started a campaign on Indiegogo, a crowd-funding alternative to Kickstarter that allows people to keep the money they raise even if the project doesn’t come to […]
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Briefcase
Final, largest Dreamliner is launched by Boeing At the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, as expected, Boeing launched the final and largest member of its Dreamliner jet family, the 787-10. In a briefing ahead of the launch, a top executive said Boeing hasn’t decided where the jet will be built. “When we’re ready to announce […]
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Anthem releases details of new Maine insurance plan
Following a lawsuit, the insurer releases a list of doctors and hospitals for the statewide exchange.
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Gomes’ walkoff homer gives Red Sox doubleheader sweep
Jonny Gomes homers in the ninth as Boston wins its second game of the day against Tampa Bay.
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Portland’s new slogan inspires mix of bravos, boos
City and business leaders laud its versatility and simplicity, but online communities and a local expert aren’t impressed.
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Maine lawmakers overwhelmingly endorse no toxic chemicals in children’s toys
Despite unanimous passage in the Senate, the compromise plan faces another hurdle: price.