Tokyo Marathon organizers are drastically reducing the number of participants for this year’s race out of fear of the spread of the virus from China
Julia McCue
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Virginia lawmakers reject ban on sale of assault weapons
Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam’s push fails after members of his own party balk at the proposal.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England
Gas prices dip in northern New England, rise nationwide
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont all are posting different – but lower – average gas prices.
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Justice Department closes case against ex-FBI official Andrew McCabe
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe has been a frequent target of attacks by President Trump.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. appeals panel upholds block of Medicaid work requirements
A federal appeals court panel in Washington has upheld a lower court’s decision that blocked the Trump administration’s work requirements for Medicaid recipients
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Official says U.S., Taliban reach Afghan truce agreement
A senior U.S. official says the the truce will go into effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Father Josh: A married Catholic priest in a celibate world
The Rev. Joshua Whitfield is one of the few men who slipped through a clerical loophole created 40 years ago.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine saw dozens more hepatitis A cases in 2019
Aroostook and Kennebec counties accounted for more than half the number of cases in Maine last year.
Posted inNation & World, News, Sports
Astros owner says sign stealing will ‘never happen again on my watch,’ while Bregman, Altuve apologize
Top players from the Astros – who were fined $5 million, the maximum allowed under major league rules – express regret, while owner Jim Crane promises greater oversight.
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U.S. consumer prices up 0.1% in January
Gasoline prices dropped 1.6% in January but are up 12.8% over the past year.