Experts say the toll reveals an unfortunate reality: After so many years of drought, some Californians are unaccustomed to the dangers of rain.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court agrees to investigate Bolsonaro for riot
It’s a swift escalation in the probe that shows the ex-president could face legal consequences for an extremist movement he helped build.
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China reports 60,000 COVID-related deaths, says peak passed
The report would more than double China’s official COVID-19 death toll to 10,775 since the disease was first detected in the central city of Wuhan in late 2019.
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Saturday’s Maine college roundup: UMaine wins fourth straight in women’s basketball
Anne Smith helps the Black Bears pull away in the fourth quarter to beat UMBC, 71-54.
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Fitzpatrick Trophy finalists share an appreciation for what the award represents
Given annually to the top senior football player in Maine, the Fitzy also recognizes character and academic standing, something finalists Kennedy Charles, Nick Laughlin and Eli Soehren say is meaningful.
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Former Westbrook High star chasing football dreams in Europe
Miece Loureiro, a 2016 All-State selection, is about to begin his second year playing in Europe, where there is a wide range of competitive levels of American football.
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Man drowns Friday at Harbor Beach in York
The identity of the victim is being withheld pending family notification, police said.
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen welcome their third baby
Legend revealed at a private concert on Friday that his cookbook author wife gave birth earlier in the day.
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Russian strike on Ukraine housing block kills at least 5
Ukraine’s air defense intercepted 25 missiles out of a total of 38 fired, including high-precision rockets Kremlin forces launched from various directions.
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Iran hangs former defense ministry official over spy claim
The hanging of Ali Reza Akbari, a close ally of top security official Ali Shamkhani, suggests an ongoing power struggle within Iran’s theocracy.