The U.S. reinforces Kurdish-led forces with armored vehicles ahead of a push toward the Islamic State capital.
March 2017
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Historic New Hampshire ‘Ridge House’ has new owners
The nine-bedroom home is among seven built in a row on Orford’s Main Street in the early 1800s.
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Dr. Thomas Starzl, pioneer of liver transplant surgery, dies at 90
Since his first successful transplant in 1967 and his development of a drug to stymie organ rejection, thousands of lives have been saved by similar operations.
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Trump supporters clash with protesters in Berkeley
Fights break out, leading to at least 10 arrests for battery, assault and resisting arrest.
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Driver’s ed may teach how to react in traffic stops to avoid deadly encounters
Bills in several states call for instructing students on the behaviors that keep police and drivers safe, and the actions that create danger.
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North Korea fires 4 ballistic missiles
The move appears to be a reaction to U.S. and South Korean military drills, which Pyongyang sees as a threat.
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IRS audits less likely for sixth straight year
The IRS blames budget cuts as money for the agency shrank from $12.2 billion in 2010 to $11.2 billion last year.
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Trump staff reviewing Obama’s designation of Maine, Utah national monument sites
Gov. Paul LePage has asked the administration to rescind the protection of the 87,500 acres in the Katahdin region.
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‘Logan’ and Wolverine grab huge slice of tickets at box office
The film finishes first over the horror movie ‘Get Out,’ taking in $85.3 million in North America and another $152.5 million overseas.
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Monmouth hiring part-time consultant with record of landing grants to help spruce up Main Street
The consultant will initially work 10-12 hours a month and earn $70 an hour from a special development fund.