The woman is the third death from measles in Israel in the past 15 years, according to the Times of Israel.
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Residents express outrage that they can’t collect petition signatures at dump
Earla Haggerty, Clinton’s town manager, told them that having pedestrians at the transfer station poses a safety risk.
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Tuesday’s major league notebook: Cubs’ Kimbrel nearing return
The closer hopes he can return this weekend from his stint on the IL with knee inflammation.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
President-elect says Guatemala can’t do migrant deal with U.S.
Guatemalans make up one of the largest groups emigrating from Central American because of poverty and crime and President-elect Alejandro Giammattei says the country doesn’t have the capacity for its own people, let alone others.
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Featured Obituary: Toni Cassidy, beloved teacher at Portland’s Hall school for 37 years, dies at 66
Mrs. Cassidy was remembered Tuesday as a strong and independent woman who rose above challenges in her life.
Posted inNation & World
Pakistan seeks urgent U.N. meeting on India action in Kashmir
The Pakistani foreign minister warns Indian officials that turning Kashmir into a Hindu-majority territory will evoke ‘strong resistance.’
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Heat, humidity invade South as misery continues
The National Weather Service said the heat index in Clarksdale, Mississippi, hit 120 degrees.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Tuesday’s NFL notebook: Patriots waive quarterback Etling
New England releases Danny Etling to make room for tight end Eric Saubert, whom they acquired in a trade with Atlanta.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Court upholds longer sentence for convicted Maine embezzler who faked illness
The Massachusetts man is serving 7 years for embezzling from Brooklin Boat Yard, a punishment that was increased because he feigned incompetence to try to avoid justice.
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Commentary: PGA set to tackle pace of play, finally
The tour’s Player Advisory Council is set to take up the issue of slow play at its meeting this week, but solutions could take a while.