Senate Democrats fire a warning shot over potential constitutional impropriety.
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Education Secretary John King calls for end to paddling students
He says corporal punishment is akin to criminal assault and does not improve conduct.
Cultivating calm while pushing white nationalism
Alt-right leader Richard Bertrand Spencer is seen as dangerous because he can appear innocuous.
Poll shows 59 percent of voters want Trump to quit Twitter
One survey director says voters were essentially saying, ‘You’ve got the job. Now be a leader, not a tweeter.’
Maine college roundup: UMaine women fall to 2-4
The Black Bears suffer through a poor-shooting third period and lose to Hampton, 58-49.
Obama gives presidential medals to stars of Silicon Valley, Hollywood, sports and rock
Among the 21 recipients are Bruce Springsteen, Bill and Melinda Gates, Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro, Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Kentucky denies atheist’s request for ‘IM GOD’ on license plate
The man sues on free-speech grounds, saying it’s impossible to disprove anyone’s claim to be ‘God.’
Ogunquit officials deny report that town is being investigated by FBI
Town attorney Peter Lowe says neither the acting town manager nor the chairman of of selectmen has ‘knowledge of any investigation by the FBI.’
Czech free climber scales Yosemite’s El Capitan wall in record time
The second-ever ascent of the Dawn Wall takes just eight days, as Adam Ondra hoists himself 3,000 feet using his fingers and toes.
Federal court blocks expansion of overtime pay for 4 million people
The rule imposed by the Obama administration would have made the workers eligible starting Dec. 1.