2017 – Page 158 – The Portland Press Herald

Sweden likely to change rape law to shift burden of proof to alleged attacker

by Associated Press December 20, 2017

The law would require people to get explicit consent before sex.

by Ira Winderman Tribune New Service December 20, 2017December 20, 2017

Miami hangs on for a 90-89 win when Kyrie Irving’s jumper misses at the buzzer.

by EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press December 20, 2017December 20, 2017

President Trump backs up Ambassador Nikki Haley’s warning with a threat to cut off funds to those who act against the U.S.

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by RACHEL ZOLL Associated Press December 20, 2017December 20, 2017

“The promise that he seemed to represent when he first came to Boston, it seemed to herald a new day,” said a Boston College historian.

Secret Santa Maine, and Mrs. Claus, are taking over for Secret Santa Portland, who retired this year.

by Associated Press December 20, 2017December 20, 2017

The blaze is 60 percent contained but could grow into the state’s biggest wildfire ever.

by Harrison Smith The Washington Post December 20, 2017

She spent 40 years after Roe v. Wade fighting to uphold the case’s legacy in the U.S. and to expand such freedom around the world.

by Camila Russo Bloomberg December 20, 2017December 20, 2017

In the past seven days, so-called alternative coins Verge, Tron, Qtum and Cardano have soared at least 300 percent.

by Eric Newcomer Bloomberg December 20, 2017December 20, 2017

Barney Harford had been a friendly rival of the money-losing ride company’s newly named CEO.

by Elise Viebeck The Washington Post December 20, 2017December 20, 2017

The Democrat from Minnesota announced two weeks ago that he would resign in response to allegations of sexual misconduct.