Thousands protest the reporter’s death by a car bomb, but the opposition leader and prime minister stay away.
2017
Posted inNews, Sports
Truex wins Cup Series race – with a heavy heart
A crew member died of a heart attack while in town for the race.
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Posted inNation & World
Tough questions for Colorado legislator get Cub Scout booted from his den
The Scouts were supposed to ask about current events, but after the 11-year-old grilled the politician on gun control, he’s sent packing and forced to find another den.
Posted inNation & World
Head of World Health Organization revokes appointment of Mugabe
Zimbabwe’s president had been designated as a ‘goodwill ambassador’ for the U.N. health agency.
Posted inLife & Culture, News, Politics
Comedian plans run for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts
Don’t laugh, says Jimmy Tingle, who holds a master’s degree from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News, Schools and Education
UNH recognized as one of greenest U.S. schools
It is praised for shrinking its carbon footprint and incorporating sustainability in curriculum.
Posted inMaine, News
Gov. LePage unexpectedly withdraws renominations of 5 Maine judges
He provides no explanation for why five reappointments that legislators were set to confirm Monday, three for Superior Court and two for District Court, have been withdrawn.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox announce Alex Cora as new manager
The 42-year-old will be officially introduced after the World Series.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
NBA fines Kyrie Irving $25,000 for improper comments to fan
The Celtics guard responded to a fan during Boston’s win over Philadelphia on Friday night.
Posted inMaine, News
Standish barn destroyed, home badly damaged in blaze
The fire at 859 Chadbourne Road displaced a family and killed two pets, an official says.