The stroke-like eye condition appears to be more common in people taking new drugs for weight loss and diabetes.
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Pål Enger, Norwegian art thief behind famed 1994 heist of Munch’s ‘The Scream,’ dies at 57
On Feb. 12, 1994 – the opening day of the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway – Enger managed to steal the “The Scream” from the National Gallery.
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Microsoft to pay $14.4 million settlement over alleged parental, disability leave discrimination
Although Microsoft is headquartered in Washington state, it has significant operations in California, where the case was brought.
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The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend
The head of the agency said TSA has enough screeners to handle the expected crowds this weekend and through the summer.
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Construction proceeds on controversial power corridor through western Maine
About 41% of foundations for the setting of poles on the NECEC corridor have been completed, 31% of poles have been set and 34% of circuit wires are done, the developer said.
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GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
Owners of the vehicles do not need to take any action.
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Augusta man shot by state police in New York
A New York state trooper shot Paul Gosselin, 63, during an incident Tuesday, officials said.
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Farmington man dies in vehicle rollover in Temple
Miguel M. Visuano III, 39, of Farmington was pronounced dead Tuesday at the scene, Franklin County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ryan Close said.
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Gov. Mills urges Biden to reassure Maine voters
She tells him last week’s debate was “difficult to watch” and that she is looking forward to the president demonstrating “the same heart, determination and vigor that he brought” to a meeting of two dozen Democratic governors Wednesday night.
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Democrats in Congress torn between backing Biden for president and sounding alarm
So far, top Democratic leaders have mostly stood behind Biden in public statements.