Dry, windy conditions in the southern Appalachian mountains are feeding the flames, forcing evacuations.
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Shoeless, shirtless, breathless, Australian lawmakers still vote
A late-night vote brings Queensland legislators to the chamber in informal dress and undress.
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Pope asks homeless to pardon Christians who spurned the poor
The gathering of the homeless is part of the Catholic church’s observance of its Holy Year of Mercy.
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John Kerry becomes highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Antarctica
The secretary of state will speak with scientists studying the effects of climate change.
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Transfer of power begins as Trump and Obama meet at White House
The president and the new president-elect set aside their differences, confer at length and pledge cooperation, before Trump meets with congressional leaders.
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Sanford man faces manslaughter charge in twin brother’s death
Jeff Beattie suffered fatal injuries when he fell out of a motorboat that his brother was operating on Mousam Lake in Shapleigh.
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Legalized pot: Questions and answers
Who, what, where and when – as long as the voting results stand up.
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Justice Department prepares for shift in priorities
Trump’s positions put him at odds with the current stance of the department.
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Analysis: White, working-class flight from Democratic Party has been brewing for years
Trump owes his success with these voters to their feelings of abandonment.
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Trump’s lawyers request delay in civil fraud trial
Judge Gonzalo Curiel – whom Trump had harshly criticized during the campaign because of his Mexican heritage – expresses concern about the wisdom of a delay..