Hotel guests were evacuated from the Holiday Inn Express in Manchester on Monday.
Carol Semple
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Grief, smiles as George Floyd’s family meets Biden a year after death
Congressional negotiators remain optimistic about the prospects for a police reform bill and they’ve displayed a steady solidarity that’s unusual for such talks.
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Belarus’ isolation grows after journalist’s dramatic arrest
Opposition journalist Raman Pratasevich was seen in a brief video clip on Belarusian state television late Monday, speaking rapidly to say that he was confessing to some of the charges authorities have leveled against him.
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House Republican leaders condemn Marjorie Taylor Greene over Holocaust comments
The conservative firebrand and ally of former President Trump has thrived on stirring controversy, pushing conspiracy theories and confronting her colleagues, but until now, Republican leaders have hesitated to criticize her.
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It’s not just Arizona: Trump loyalists push to review 2020 ballots
The votes have been counted – and often recounted – and certified by local officials, but conspiracy theorists promote debate and legal wrangling that propel suspicions.
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Navy says it’s charting a new course after rash of problems with ships
Technology that doesn’t work as it should, deferred maintenance and an aging fleet are among the challenges.
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Proposal to extend passenger rail to Bangor advances in Legislature
Major questions remain about the project, though, such as its cost and its environmental impact.
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Maine’s credit rating unscathed by toll of pandemic
S&P Global Ratings affirms the state’s ‘active budget management’ and strengthening of state reserves.
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Palestinians see victory in cease-fire as Israel warns Hamas
The 11-day war left more than 250 dead – the vast majority Palestinians – and brought widespread devastation to the already impoverished Gaza Strip.
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Biden signs bill to counter spike in anti-Asian hate crime
The president lavishes praise on Democrats and Republicans for approving the bill by lopsided margins and sending it to the White House for his signature.