Thursday’s airstrikes – the first in years – were in response to mysterious rockets that were fired from Lebanon toward Israel on Wednesday.
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Posted inNation & World
Lawmaker says Taliban entered north Afghan provincial capital
The withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops is expected to be complete by Aug. 31.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis ‘Dee Tee’ Thomas dies at 70
He was the band’s alto sax player, flutist and percussionist – as well as wardrobe stylist.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox salvage split with Blue Jays
Boston loses the first game on a walk-off homer, then wins the second game in extra innings.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Medical Center patients limited to one visitor daily
The Portland hospital, Maine’s largest, says it’s changing its policy starting Monday to protect patients and employees as community transmission of COVID-19 begins to rise.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Yankees top Mariners for fifth straight win
Aaron Judge and Rougned Odor homer as New York wins for the 10th time in 12 games.
Posted inNation & World
Sheriff: Gov. Andrew Cuomo could face misdemeanor in groping case
The state Assembly’s judiciary committee plans to meet Monday to discuss the possibility of impeachment proceedings.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Sea Dogs scored seven runs in top of ninth to beat the Rumble Ponies, 9-5
Portland rallies to snap a three-game losing streak.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Texas Democrats continue holdout, don’t show for new session
The state’s Republicans want to advance an overhaul of elections.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox place J.D. Martinez on COVID-related IL; bench coach tests positive
Martinez is feeling sick, according to Manager Alex Cora. Meanwhile, bench coach Will Venable tested positive and first base coach Tom Goodwin is out as a close contact.