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Nation & World
National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids
About 30 million people in the United States deal with hearing loss, according to the Food and Drug Administration. But only about 20% of those who could use a hearing aid seek help.
Defense secretary: Keep COVID military vaccine mandate in place
Congress may consider legislation this coming week to end the mandate as a requirement to gather enough support to pass this years’ defense budget, which is already two months late.
New Hampshire police arrest suspect in woman’s murder
According to information from the attorney general’s office, police in Jackson, N.H. responded to reports of a gunshot injury at an apartment building in Wednesday night.
Child-care funding cliff nears, putting Maine families and facilities at risk
As pandemic relief dwindles, ‘the workforce behind the workforce’ worries about its ability to keep providing high-demand services without significant and sustained support.
Pentagon debuts its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
The Air Force put the price at an average cost of roughly $753 million – but it’s unclear how much is actually being spent.
Camel pageant is among World Cup’s sidelines attractions
Nazaa’a was one of 15 who competed for the crown, parading by fans while wearing bejeweled collars and draped with strings of gemstones.
El Salvador sends 10,000 soldiers, police to seal off town
The president is cracking down on gangs that long extorted money from businesses and ruled many neighborhoods of the capital.
Both sides see high stakes in gay rights Supreme Court case
A Christian graphic artist says her faith prevents her from creating websites celebrating same-sex marriages.
Molten lava on Hawaii’s Big Island could block main highway
Find alternate coastal routes could add hours to commute times, doctor’s visits and freight truck deliveries.