Undocumented workers are without the most basic rights because of a federal loophole.
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China’s thriving trade benefits global markets
China enjoys a $13.6 billion surplus with the European Union, its biggest trading partner.
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Judge tosses civil rights claims of Kaci Hickox, the Ebola-quarantined nurse
Hickox, who spent time in Fort Kent, can proceed with parts of her lawsuit against N.J. Gov. Chris Christie alleging false imprisonment and invasion of privacy.
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Maine’s secretary of state says he can’t oust the governor
Matthew Dunlap called LePage’s conduct ‘reprehensible’ but said that doesn’t mean that he should be removed.
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California steer vies for world’s tallest bovine
His name is Danniel and he measures 6 feet, 4 inches, from the hoof to the withers.
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Latino population growth slips behind Asian-Americans’, study finds
The Pew Research Center finds that Latinos still accounted for 54 percent of U.S. population growth between 2000 and 2014.
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Green Party presidential candidate to tour Maine campuses
Jill Stein will discuss her proposals for student loan forgiveness, free public college tuition and living wage jobs at appearances in Orono and Portland.
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Wells Fargo fined record $185 million over opening millions of unauthorized accounts
About 5,300 employees were fired in connection with the aggressive sales tactics, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office says.
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California extends most ambitious U.S. climate change law
New targets aim to reduce emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
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Barack Obama is officially now a parasite (it’s an honor)
The flatworm reminded the namer of the president: long, thin and ‘cool as hell.’