LONDON Conciliatory comments from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the aftermath of his stunning victory over Hillary Clinton helped global stock markets and the dollar trim their hefty losses today. Though uncertainty remains over Trump’s trade, immigration and geopolitical policies, investors appeared somewhat soothed by his victory speech, in which he praised Clinton and urged […]
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Pakistan deports National Geographic’s iconic ‘Afghan Girl’
PESHAWAR, Pakistan Pakistan on today deported National Geographic’s famed green-eyed “Afghan Girl” to her native Afghanistan after a regional court had convicted her on charges of carrying a forged Pakistani ID card and staying in the country illegally. The case of Sharbat Gulla has drawn international attention and criticism of Pakistani authorities over their perceived […]
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Millions scramble after India scraps its largest banknotes
NEW DELHI Indians awakened to confusion today as banks and ATMs remained closed after the government withdrew the highest-denomination currency notes overnight to halt money laundering in a country where many in the poor and middle-class still rely mainly on cash. Roadside vegetable sellers, kiosks selling biscuits and tea, small mom-and-pop stores selling groceries, all […]
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Ardent statehood supporter wins Puerto Rico’s governorship
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico An ardent supporter of statehood for Puerto Rico won the governor’s race on the island Tuesday, after campaigning on a pledge to turn the economically troubled U.S. territory into the 51st state during his term. Ricardo Rossello of the New Progressive Party had nearly 42 percent, or 566,000 votes, when his […]
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KVAC hands out awards
BRUNSWICK The Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference has announced its 2016 fall sport awards and academic honors. KVAC Class A golf honors went to Mt. Ararat’s Cade Charron, Caleb Manuel and Cam Cox, along with Brunswick’s Bronte Fontaine, Emma Park and Zach Grant. Mt. Ararat head coach Gerry Caron was named South Coach of the Year. […]
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Patriots lead rankings
NEW YORK No surprises at the top of the AP Pro32 power rankings this week: New England and Dallas, at 7-1 owning the NFL’s best records, are 1-2. Moving up to the third spot for their highest ranking ever in the AP Pro32 are the Oakland Raiders. In voting by 12 media members who regularly […]
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Mookie Betts wins first Gold Glove
NEW YORK Catch this: Buster Posey is the new Gold Glove backstop in the National League. The San Francisco Giants star unseated Yadier Molina behind the plate Tuesday when Rawlings announced its annual honors for fielding excellence. Posey was picked as the NL catcher, ending Molina’s eight-year reign with St. Louis. “I don’t know if […]
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Byron scores late, Price, Canadiens beat Bruins 3-2
MONTREAL Golfer Jack Nicklaus stopped by the Montreal Canadiens dressing room Tuesday night and delivered a pre-game pep talk about being prepared and not trying to do too much. Carey Price responded with more of his usual excellence, and Montreal did just enough to beat the rival Boston Bruins. Price stopped 41 shots, Paul Byron […]
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If Harvick wins Phoenix, there’s only 1 spot left
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Only an amateur would fill out a Chase for the Sprint Cup championship bracket and not mark Kevin Harvick down for a win at Phoenix. Harvick has proven he’s just about unbeatable in the desert, and when his playoff chances are on the line, he’s delivered time and again. Harvick has won six […]