The 800-foot ship towers 10 stories over the pier, and its 131 crew members must stay aboard.
Carol Semple
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India says 20 soldiers were killed in clashes with Chinese troops
The clash – during which neither side fired any shots, according to Indian officials – is the first deadly confrontation between the two Asian giants since 1975.
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Justices revive permit for pipeline under Appalachian Trail
The Supreme Court rules on a narrow legal question, and other issues remain before construction on the pipeline could begin.
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Rescuers of treasure seekers are relieved after legendary cache is found
Forrest Fenn’s 24-line poem that he claimed led to a $2 million treasure has lured people to the rugged Rocky Mountains, where they often find themselves in peril.
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Company provided subpar steel for Navy submarine hulls, prosecutors say
A Kansas City-based foundry’s director of metallurgy had been falsifying the results of strength tests, indicating that the steel was strong enough to meet the Navy’s requirements when in fact it was not, federal investigators allege.
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Some nursing homes demand residents’ stimulus checks, prompting outcry
The attempt to claw back stimulus checks from residents on Medicaid was flagged last month by the Federal Trade Commission’s elder justice office, which said it had received reports from Iowa and other states.
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IBM quits facial recognition, joins call for police reforms
Ongoing protests responding to the death of George Floyd have sparked a broader reckoning, including a closer look at the use of police technology to track demonstrators and monitor American neighborhoods.
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Maine Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Sara Gideon skips debate
The establishment-backed candidate in the primary says she’ll participate in 2 forums before the July 14 primary.
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Rural northern Maine to try more on-demand bus service
The Maine project will use technology to fill gaps in service and improve access for older residents and people with disabilities.
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Airbnb joins vacation-rental sites seeing surge in summer demand
Vrbo is seeing similar trends as popular tourist states, including Maine, reopen.