Before the 1960s, it wasn’t uncommon to wait five minutes or more to cut the cord. Then, for unclear reasons, doctors began clamping and cutting almost immediately.
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Posted inPolitics
Trump picks China hawk to lead new White House trade council
Economist Peter Navarro, author of ‘Death By China,’ has sharply criticized China’s economic and military policies.
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Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Only minor weather events in our 5-day future
A bit of snow will be around today with another chance of some snow in the mountains Saturday and perhaps Monday, but more likely a mix or rain elsewhere.
Posted inColumns, Maine Voices, Opinion
A nation that has lost its way needs to overcome greed and indifference
Our dire situation demands passionate activism on the climate, income inequality, poverty, violence and more.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Top colleges’ desire for diversity increases pressure on applicants
Some officials worry that international enrollment could be nearing an unacceptable level at some schools by potentially crowding out qualified U.S. students.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Poll shows politics taking toll on family relationships
An NBC-Wall Street Journal poll found that 48 percent of Americans said a family member or friend had shared a false news story with them.
Posted inNation & World, News
Addict amnesty program in Gloucester, Massachusetts, shows promising results
A report on the program begun by the town’s police department shows addicts who sought assistance got placed into treatment 95 percent of the time.
Posted inNation & World
Fireworks market blast probe focuses on lax safety rules
The death toll has been raised to 32 with 46 people still hospitalized.
Posted inNation & World
‘Drain the swamp’ promise gets complicated
Newt Gingrich, a transition team official, predicts ‘constant fighting’ over Trump’s efforts to reduct lobbyist influence.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. attorney for Massachusetts resigns
Nominated By President Obama, the first woman and first Hispanic to hold the post will leave office Jan. 13.