The Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to start one year from Thursday, but the president of the organizing committee says conditions must improve in order for that to happen.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Kim Kardashian asks for compassion, empathy for Kanye West
Her husband, Kanye West, caused a stir this week after fulminating in a series of social media posts.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
White House, Republicans resist state, housing aid in virus package
Despite disarray in the Republican ranks, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing ahead on the next COVID-19 aid package.
Posted inSports
NBA notebook: Rockets’ Westbrook OK to practice; Clippers’ Beverley leaves bubble
Russell Westbrook is cleared to practice for the first time since testing positive for coronavirus, while Patrick Beverley leaves the bubble for a family emergency.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. orders China to close its consulate in Houston
China strongly condemned the move, the latest in a series of steps by the Trump administration as it ratchets up pressure on China.
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Pennsylvania won’t let Blue Jays play in Pittsburgh
Toronto is still looking for a place to play its ‘home’ games after being turned away by Pennsylvania health officials.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Indianapolis 500 to reduce spectator capacity to 25 percent, lift local TV blackout
Capacity will be limited to about 87,500 fans at the massive speedway for the Indy 500, scheduled for Memorial Day weekend but pushed to Aug. 23 because of the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s coronavirus case total remains flat, with no new deaths
While the Maine CDC reported 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three new probable cases Wednesday, it lowered previously reported numbers based on subsequent testing.
Posted inNation & World
‘Very frightening’: Opposition grows against federal agents deployed to cities
The use of federal agents against the will of local officials also has set up the potential for a constitutional crisis.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Dana Wilde: Within a budding grove of buttonbush
Buttonbush blossom is a natural miracle you can see performed every year, writes Dana Wilde.