2017 – Page 44 – Centralmaine.com

Nation & World, News, Politics

Congress approves stopgap spending bill, avoids government shutdown

by ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press December 21, 2017December 21, 2017

But the House and Senate put off dealing with immigration, health care and disaster aid until next year.

Nation & World, News

Court sides with Trump in lawsuit claiming he violated Constitution

by David Fahrenthold and Jonathan O'Connell The Washington Post December 21, 2017December 21, 2017

A government watchdog group argued that allowing his properties to do business with foreign interests violates a prohibition on U.S. officials accepting gifts from foreign powers.

Nation & World

U.S. rebuffed on Jerusalem vote at U.N.

by EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press December 21, 2017

The General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in protest against President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Feature Obituary

Feature obituary: Walter Stump, 83, retired USM theater professor and author

by Melanie Creamer December 21, 2017December 22, 2017

He directed more than 120 plays during his career and coached numerous national champions in reader’s theater.

Nation & World

Mexico fears violence may be threat to tourist areas

by CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press December 21, 2017

Four bodies are found hanging from highway overpasses near the twin beach destinations of Los Cabos in Baja California Sur state.

Nation & World, News

Pence tells Afghan president U.S. is in for the long haul

by KEN THOMAS Associated Press December 21, 2017December 21, 2017

His surprise visit focused on President Trump’s ‘fight to win’ strategy in Afghanistan: attacking enemies and preventing terrorist attacks against Americans.