ACLU and Jewish Family Service lawyers say the process for implementing the ban violated the law.
2017
Posted inNation & World
North Korea calls latest U.N. sanctions ‘an act of war’
The resolution will crack down on the smuggling of banned items as well as lowering the limit on the country’s refined oil imports.
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Posted inSports
Saints earn first playoff berth since 2013
New Orleans defeats Atlanta 23-13, putting the Falcons’ playoff hopes in jeopardy.
Posted inNation & World, News
Shortages propel Venezuela into its ‘darkest Christmas’
Money is tight, water is rationed, lines are long, and the lack of work has split many families apart.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Children act out Nativity story at Portland church
On Christmas Eve, their pageant fills the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Posted inNation & World
Guatemala says it’s moving embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
It becomes the first nation to follow the lead of President Trump in ordering the change.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Teams question Rodgers’ status with Packers
Some teams believe a rule was violated and Green Bay should be forced to release Aaron Rodgers, but don’t expect it to happen.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics notebook: Irving ready for latest rivalry game with Wizards
Boston and Washington went through a seven-game playoff test last season.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Commentary: No excuses were needed as Celtics break out of slump
Saturday night, Boston looked more like the team that stormed the NBA and not the ho-hum entity of late.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins notebook: It’s a good time for a break
Boston is in the middle of a schedule grind and can use the time away from hockey.