Kayla Montgomery pleaded guilty to two charges alleging that she lied to a grand jury.
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
Posted inNation & World
EU shakes up climate talks with surprise disaster fund offer
The proposed approach would create a fund for poor countries and push for steeper emissions cuts by all countries, as well as the phasing down of all fossil fuels.
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Posted inNation & World
Three convicted in 2014 downing of Malaysian jet over Ukraine
The convictions were seen as directing blame at the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin, even though the Kremlin has always denied any connection.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Asia-Pacific leaders tackle trade, sustainability in Bangkok
The Ukraine war, great power rivalry, inflation and food and energy shortages are among the troubles vying for attention at an Asia-Pacific Rim summit.
Posted inBusiness
Consumer groups want grocers to ditch digital-only deals
Advocates are urging grocery chains to make sure deals are available in both digital and non-digital formats.
Posted inBusiness
Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 U.S. stores
Biddeford Starbucks workers participated in the one-day strike demanding the company fully staff union stores and bargain in good faith.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don’t signal problems
Counting even in races where a winner can be called on election night doesn’t stop until every eligible ballot has been verified and counted.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Tess Gunty, Imani Perry among National Book Awards winners
Gunty was among three writers nominated for their first published books.
Posted inElection 2022, Politics
Mark Kelly win in Arizona puts Democrats 1 seat from Senate control
Democrats can retain control by winning either the Nevada race, which remains too early to call, or next month’s runoff in Georgia.
Posted inBusiness
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate back above 7% this week
The average on the key 30-year rate rose to 7.08% from 6.95% last week. A year ago the average rate was 2.98%.