2017 – Page 6853 – The Portland Press Herald

A familiar matchup with a few twists in college football final

by RALPH D. RUSSO Associated Press January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

Alabama and Clemson face off for the second straight year for the national championship.

by NATALIE POMPILIO Associated Press January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

The New Year’s Day parade is largely free of the controversy that it has sparked in recent years.

It has drawn lovers of the old and rare for more than 27 years, this year welcoming 41 vendors.

by GREG BEACHAM Associated Press January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

The Nittany Lions and Trojans both started poorly, but turned their seasons around.

by Associated Press January 1, 2017

Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe says military planners knew the initial push would be quick, but that progress would slow on the city’s fringes.

by Ed O'Keefe The Washington Post January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

Senate Democrats aim to delay Trump’s selections unless they disclose reams of personal financial data.

by Sam Kim Bloomberg January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

Kim Jong Un makes the announcement in a New Year’s televised address.

by JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA Associated Press January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

Police say the slayings include three men whose decapitated bodies were found in a car.

by Staff and news service report January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

The Huskies are two wins from tying their own record of 90 straight wins.

They could vote as early as the spring on enacting the temporary ban.