2023 – Page 773 – The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump seethes at start of trial in New York lawsuit accusing him of lying about his wealth

by MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press October 2, 2023October 3, 2023

The lawsuit could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties in New York.

Arts & Entertainment

Hattie McDaniel’s missing Oscar is replaced at Howard University

by Kyle Swenson Washington Post October 2, 2023October 3, 2023

The Oscar, for McDaniel’s performance as ‘Mammy’ in the 1939 big-screen epic ‘Gone With the Wind,’ was the first awarded to a Black actor.

Nation & World, News

European Union’s top diplomat dismisses concern about bloc’s long-term support for Ukraine

by SUSIE BLANN Associated Press October 2, 2023October 3, 2023

European Union foreign ministers converged on the Ukrainian capital for an unannounced informal meeting that officials said would review the bloc’s support for Ukraine.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump’s fraud trial in New York has begun. Here’s what to know.

by Shayna Jacobs The Washington Post October 2, 2023October 2, 2023

A civil trial in the $250 million fraud lawsuit filed against Donald Trump, his company and others by New York Attorney General Letitia James began Monday.

Nation & World, News

The Supreme Court opens its new term with a case about prison terms for drug dealers

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press October 2, 2023October 2, 2023

The term is shaping up as an important one for social media as the court continues to grapple with applying older laws and rulings to the digital age.

Nation & World, News

Nobel Prize in medicine goes to scientists whose work enabled mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

by DAVID KEYTON and MIKE CORDER Associated Press October 2, 2023October 3, 2023

Gunilla Karlsson Hedestam, part of the panel that chose the winners, said of their work that ‘in terms of saving lives, especially in the early phase of the pandemic, it was very important.’

Times Record Opinion

The Conversation: Government shutdowns hurt federal worker morale, long after paychecks resume — especially for those considered ‘nonessential’

by Susannah Bruns Ali, Florida International University The Conversation October 2, 2023October 2, 2023

THE CONVERSATION — Unless Congress and the White House can agree on a budget or extend funding short term, the federal government will shut down on Oct. 1, 2023. This means that approximately 2.2 million civilian federal employees would be furloughed and face delayed paychecks and lost work hours — in addition to 3.7 million federal contractors who would also be forced […]