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UK parties in final hunt for votes before Thursday election

by DANICA KIRKA Associated Press December 8, 2019December 9, 2019

All 650 seats in the House of Commons are up for grabs Thursday.

Nation & World, Politics

Nadler says committee vote on impeachment possible this week

by HOPE YEN Associated Press December 8, 2019December 9, 2019

The House Judiciary Committee chairman says he expects the committee to vote soon on charges against President Trump that will focus on abuse of power on Ukraine and likely obstruction in the congressional inquiry.

Nation & World

Lawmakers seek suspension, review of U.S. training for Saudis

by DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press December 8, 2019December 9, 2019

Trump-ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., calls for Saudi Arabia to be suspended from a military training program after a student shot and killed three at a naval base.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Frozen 2’ leads box office again; ‘Playmobil’ flops

by JAKE COYLE Associated Press December 8, 2019December 8, 2019

The animated sequel will soon become the sixth Disney release this year to cross $1 billion.

Arts & Entertainment

Rapper Juice WRLD dies after medical emergency in Chicago

by SOPHIA TAREEN and MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press December 8, 2019December 8, 2019

The Chicago-area rapper, who was named top new artist at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in May, turned 21 only days earlier.

Maine Crime

Bogus $100 bills case bounces in Knox County court

by Stephen Betts The Courier-Gazette December 7, 2019December 7, 2019

A West Gardiner man is found not guilty of forgery after prosecutors are unable to prove he used fake $100 bills at a pair of Maine convenience stores.