Across China, grand government buildings with oversized offices and fancy lighting have mushroomed in many cities, alienating many ordinary citizens.
July 2013
Lawsuit filed in Ill. over Quebec train explosion
The lawsuit against Rail World and its Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway also names CEO Edward Burkhardt. It seeks at least $200,000 in damages.
Feds review Dartmouth sex harassment complaints
A Dartmouth spokesman says the college is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Education investigation.
Bank of Maine sells six branches to Machias Savings
Bank of Maine’s chief executive says the sale will allow the bank to focus on its remaining branches in central and southern Maine.
Ex-partner accuses Bulger of being a pedophile
Stephen ‘The Rifleman’ Flemmi is questioned more closely about the killing of his stepdaughter in James ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s racketeering trial.
Images of N. Korean launch pad show work halt
The sight of unfinished roads and grass growing from the foundation of a large new rocket assembly building could be welcome news for Washington.
LaGuardia runways open after Southwest flight’s hard landing
Ten passengers were treated at the scene, and six were taken to a hospital with minor injuries after the plane’s nose gear collapsed on landing Monday.
Trooper who leaked bombing suspect photo is on desk duty
The duties of Sgt. Sean Murphy, who has already served a one-day unpaid suspension, are restricted until an investigation is completed.
Grants, scholarships take lead in paying for college
Since the recession, more college-bound students have eliminated schools from their searches based on costs and have relied less on their parents once they get to campus, a report finds.
Tropical bird goes astray, sparks U.S. birding frenzy
Never before has there been a recorded sighting of a Rufous-necked wood-rail in the United States.