An enterprising reporter, guidance from a Maine state agency and a lobstermen’s association, and a Facebook query help piece together the 125-mile migration of a lobster.
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Ukraine ‘quid pro quo’ not an impeachable offense, Trump’s defense says
Alan Dershowitz tells senators that, in the matter of impeachment, it doesn’t matter if the president traded U.S. military aid for political favors.
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U.S. budget deficit to break $1 trillion despite strong economy
A burst of new spending last year and the repeal in December of several taxes used to help finance the Affordable Care Act have combined to deepen the deficit spiral, with trillion-dollar deficits likely for as far as the eye can see, a report says.
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Republicans defend Trump as Bolton book adds pressure to call witnesses in impeachment trial
The president’s defense lawyers make no direct reference to revelations about John Bolton’s book, but it’s clear that the development has scrambled the debate over whether to seek witnesses.
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Supreme Court allows Trump policy to deny green cards to immigrants who use public assistance
Lawsuits over the rule will continue, but immigrants applying for permanent residency must now show they wouldn’t be public charges, or burdens to the country.
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Trump upbeat on peace plan even though Palestinians have already rejected it
The president hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief challenger Benny Gantz, who face another round of national elections after failing to build a government.
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At least 18 dead, more than 500 injured in earthquake in eastern Turkey
Dozens of people are trapped and hundreds of people are left homeless or with damaged homes.
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Maine farmers’ markets get federal help to drive up attendance
One goal of the program is to use workplace incentives with employers to increase patronage of farmers markets.
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Pentagon say 34 troops suffered brain injuries in Iran strike
President Trump initially said that no troops were hurt in the Jan. 8 attack, and later referred to the reported injuries as ‘headaches.’
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If Trump stays, his abuse will persist, Democrats argue as they close their case
Three days of arguments appear to have done nothing to shake Republicans’ support for Trump or persuade enough centrist Republican senators to call for new witnesses.