And these are just ones that happened in New England.
2016
Posted inNation & World
Baltimore County police release body cam footage for first time
The footage shows a policeman shooting a man holding a knife and saying “time to die.”
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Posted inNation & World
Germans detain unnamed Tunisian man they suspect was involved in Berlin market attack
The man’s number was saved in the cellphone of fellow Tunisian Anis Amri, the suspected driver of the truck that plowed into a Christmas market.
Posted inNation & World, News
Turkey and Russia discussing broader cease-fire in Syria
A recent warming of ties between Ankara and Moscow may prove to pivotal, but a nationwide cessation of hostilities faces enormous challenges.
Posted inNation & World
Charleston church shooter seeks to suppress embarrassing evidence
Dylann Roof says he won’t call any witnesses or present evidence while representing himself during the punishment phase of his death penalty trial.
Posted inNation & World
Juneau police push not-so-random acts of kindness
After a tense year in policing nationwide, Juneau promotes a year of ‘kindness surges.’
Posted inVarsity Maine
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Duo sparks Gardiner boys basketball to win over Brewer
Kyle Johnson scores 17 points in win while Connor McGuire adds 16.
Posted inNation & World
Northeast shines in showing decline of melanoma cases and deaths
A study involving nine states suggests the results could link to strong prevention efforts in the region, like public sunscreen dispensers.
Posted inNation & World, News
Cities install parking-style street meters to stop panhandlers
The meters collect cash or credit card donations that go to homelessness programs, but critics say most panhandlers aren’t homeless and may still ask for help.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. defense official: Coalition airstrike killed Islamic State military commander
Abu Jandal al-Kuwaiti was a key leader of the group in Raqqa.