More than a dozen reports issued in the past year point to an intensifying effort from Russia to undermine President Emmanuel Macron, one of Ukraine’s most vocal supporters in Europe.
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Parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue to buy rival Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion
Online behemoth Amazon will hold a minority stake.
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Photos: Farmington celebrates Independence Day
Fireworks, parade, veterans and Betsy Ross are represented in patriotic style. All photos by Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser.
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U.S. citizen Robert Woodland convicted of drug-related charges by a Moscow court
He was found guilty of attempted trafficking of large amounts of illegal drugs as part of an organized group.
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With Taylor Swift heading to Germany, one city has taken her name – at least for a few weeks
In honor of the singer, the city has renamed itself ‘Swiftkirchen’ – at least temporarily.
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Israel approves plans for nearly 5,300 new homes in West Bank settlements
Word of the decision emerged as an Israeli official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had decided to send negotiators to resume Gaza cease-fire talks.
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Millions swelter under dangerous Fourth of July heat wave
Even after the highest temperatures have passed, heat can still be dangerous, especially to the most vulnerable.
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Hurricane Beryl churns toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica and eastern Caribbean
The storm will be weaker when it reaches the Mexican coast.
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Maine announces resource center to aid local opioid settlement spending
The attorney general’s office is putting nearly $2.5 million toward a hub that will offer assistance to Maine counties, cities and towns as they decide how to spend opioid settlement funds.
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Rep. Golden’s op-ed sends political shockwaves, but also fits campaign style
Golden, who needs support from Trump voters in November, predicted Donald Trump will win the presidency against incumbent President Biden, and said he can work with that.