Health professionals say putting a proponent of a conspiracy theory in such a position of authority is dangerous.
Dari Alpi
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As Collins introduces Sessions, Mainers protest
Demonstrators gather outside her offices in Portland, Bangor and elsewhere to voice objections to her support of the attorney general nominee.
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Rocky confirmation hearing likely for secretary of state nominee
Fellow Republicans are expected to rough up Texas oilman Rex Tillerson.
Posted inBusiness
Despite emissions scandal, Volkswagen vying for title of year’s biggest carmaker
Huge demand in China may move Volkswagen from No. 2 to No. 1 in global sales.
Posted inSports
Carl Edwards plans to walk away from auto racing
The NASCAR driver will give up the final year of his Joe Gibbs Racing contract, and his future is uncertain.
Posted inNation & World
Lawmakers battle over student’s art
Hanging in a tunnel in the U.S. Capitol complex, the painting depicts a scene of civil unrest.
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Rusty patched bumble bee placed on endangered species list
It is selected because of its former abundance and astonishing plummet.
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In Deshaun Watson, Clemson has a quarterback to cherish
Watson, who likely is headed to the NFL, is much more than a star athlete.
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Intelligence agencies tell Trump that Russia has compromising dossier on him
The unsubstantiated allegations about his personal life and finances were part of an intelligence briefing and were based on material compiled by a British operative.
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Volkswagen working on emissions deal with U.S. calling for $4.3 billion in fines
That’s on top of a separate court-approved deal that requires the automaker to pay regulators and car owners a record $14.7 billion.