The missiles are fired as the nation lashes out at the United States and South Korea for continuing military exercises.
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Cesar Sayoc, who mailed explosive devices to Trump’s critics, sentenced to 20 years in prison
NEW YORK – Cesar Sayoc, a fanatical supporter of President Donald Trump who last year mailed explosive devices to prominent Democrats and media figures, was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison after a judge concluded that Sayoc hated his victims but had not meant to kill them. Prosecutors had sought a life sentence […]
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Citywide strike erupts into night of chaos in Hong Kong
Hundreds of flights are cancelled, subways are shut down and tens of thousands take to the streets.
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India revokes Kashmir’s limited autonomy, raising tension in a long-turbulent region
NEW DELHI — Tension built for 10 days in a Himalayan valley that is as scenic as it is turbulent. In rugged Kashmir, India sent in thousands more troops without an official explanation. Authorities canceled a famed Hindu pilgrimage. Police trolled lakes and guesthouses to evacuate tourists. Schools were closed, phone and internet connections shut […]
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Judge rejects Harvey Weinstein’s appeal over sex trafficking charge
A judge has rejected Harvey Weinstein’s effort to get a federal appeals court to decide whether sex trafficking claims can legally be brought against him
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Longtime ‘Simpsons’ composer sues claiming age discrimination
Alf Clausen sues over his replacement on the long-running series, which begins its 31st season this fall.
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No clear path to ending Trump’s trade war with China
It appears the administration expected China to give in – ‘so far we haven’t seen anyone talk about what if they don’t succumb,” says Philip Levy, a member of President George W. Bush’s Council of Economic Advisers.
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Former Bath school bus driver accused of taking ‘upskirt’ photos jailed in Maine
Timothy McGowan, 52, was arrested in Texas after missing a court appearance in June.
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Brunswick’s tax on solar panels is legal, court rules
Several families had challenged the tax, arguing that it was arbitrary and that methods used to compute it were flawed.
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Maine puts off plan to assess whether human food is affecting bear numbers
Maine has more black bears than any other East Coast state, and critics say the use of bait by hunters may contribute to population growth.