The government says the detention of Muslims is an effort to push them into the ‘modern, civilized’ world.
2018
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Three ancient shipwrecks found in Aegean Sea
The wrecks date to the 4th and 2nd centuries B.C. and the 5th-6th centuries A.D.
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Sports Digest: New pro football league to kick off after Super Bowl
The Alliance of American Football features some familiar faces and opens play the weekend after the Super Bowl.
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Tuesday’s Maine college roundup: St. Joseph’s shuts out Southern Maine in men’s soccer
The Monks allow just one shot on their goalies in a 4-0 win.
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Astros’ closers unable to f inish
Roberto Osuna’s struggles in Game 3 must bring back less-than-happy memories of Ken Giles for Houston.
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Some Native Americans see Elizabeth Warren’s DNA test as tone-deaf
In a move to counter President Trump’s attacks on her heritage, she cheapens their identity, they say.
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Canada now world’s largest legal marijuana marketplace
Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon said it’s time for the U.S. government to follow Canada’s lead.
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Astronaut describes close call on failed Soyuz launch
One of the ship’s boosters failed minutes into a flight to the International Space Station, but emergency systems brought Air Force Col. Nick Hague and a Russian cosmonaut to a safe landing.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News, Schools and Education
Ruling lets Obama-era policy on student loan forgiveness take effect
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had delayed the regulation regarding for-profit colleges that defrauded students.
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Bradley strikes the big blow as Red Sox stomp Astros to take 2-1 lead in ALCS
Boston wins 8-2, sparked by a grand slam by Jackie Bradley Jr. that broke open a close game in the eighth inning.