Nation & World - Centralmaine.com

Biden considers sending Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

by AAMER MADHANI and TARA COPP Associated Press January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Kyiv has been pressing the U.S. for tanks, longer-range missiles, armor and air defense systems.

Rockets hit U.S. base in eastern Syria; no casualties reported

by Associated Press January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said the rockets were fired by Arab tribesmen in the region who are armed by Iran.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Nation & World

Wells man intended to kill officers during Times Square attack, court documents state

by Gillian Graham January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Trevor Bickford, 19, was arraigned from his hospital bed Wednesday. A criminal complaint details his interview with investigators after the New Year’s Eve attack.

Business, Nation & World, News

Southwest Airlines’ meltdown loss could run $500 million to $700 million

by Kyle Arnold The Dallas Morning News January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Southwest leaders have so far declined to put a price tag on the meltdown while they work to total the damages and process claims for reimbursement.

Nation & World, News, Politics

House adjourns for 2nd day without a speaker after McCarthy fails to win enough Republican support

by LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

It’s the first time in 100 years that a nominee for House speaker could not take the gavel on the first vote.

Nation & World, Politics

Democrats break out the popcorn for Republicans’ speaker fight

by Jim Saksa CQ-Roll Call (TNS) January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

Uncertainty reigned Tuesday. It’s exceedingly rare to see any vote in Washington where the outcome is in doubt beforehand.

Nation & World, News, Sports

NFL players, communities rally for Bills safety Damar Hamlin

by JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

The NFL and its fans are rallying in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who remains in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital after going into cardiac arrest on the field.