The archipelago of more than 250 million people sits on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ and is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Some in GOP parrot far-right talk of coming civil war
The heightened rhetoric mimics language extremists and white supremacists have used for years.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
With Trump trial pending, Democrats to move swiftly on virus aid package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls the relief a ‘matter of complete urgency.’
Posted inSports
Brady, Brees showdown was meant to be
The record-setting quarterbacks meet in the playoffs for the first time when the Buccaneers face the Saints in the divisional round.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
State capitols boarded up, fenced off, patrolled by troops
The ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy look more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Steele shoots a 61, grabs Sony Open lead
Brendan Steele takes a two-stroke advantage into the final round in Honolulu.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics notebook: Coaches miss game because of COVID-19 protocols
Boston’s Jay Larranaga and Jerome Allen were away from the team for Boston’s win over Orlando on Friday.
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Journalists prepare for protests where they could be targets
The Associated Press is prepared to cover capitols in all 50 states.
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Trump trial pending, McConnell tells caucus to vote their conscience
Trump is the only president to be twice impeached, and the first to be prosecuted as he leaves the White House.
Posted inMaine, News
Total COVID-19 deaths in Maine exceed 500 as surge continues
The Maine CDC reports 444 cases of the novel coronavirus and 30 more deaths as the state grapples with further vaccine delays from the federal government.