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MLB notebook: Ortiz, A-Rod highlight newcomers on 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

by Associated Press November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

David Ortiz is on his first ballot, while it’s the 10th and final ballot for Roger Clemens, Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa.

Nation & World, Politics

Probe finds ‘overwhelming evidence’ of misconduct by Cuomo

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

A legislative investigation has found “overwhelming evidence” that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment and ordered state workers to help produce his book during work hours.

Maine, Nation & World, Outdoors

They set out to hike America’s 3 longest trails in less than a year. What could go wrong?

by Faith E. Pinho and Gina Ferazzi Los Angeles Times (Tribune News Service) November 22, 2021November 23, 2021

In the fall of 2020, they began working out twice a day to build up strength for a journey that would take them more than 7,000 miles, from snowy climes in the Eastern U.S. to desert pathways in the Southwest and lush forests in the Pacific Northwest.

Business, Nation & World

Biden picks Powell for second term as Fed chair

by Craig Torres and Nancy Cook Bloomberg News November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

The decision rewards Powell for helping rescue the U.S. economy from the pandemic and gives him the task of protecting that recovery from a surge in consumer prices.

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Tom Caron: Alex Cora rewarded for rejuvenating Red Sox in 2021

by TOM CARON November 22, 2021November 23, 2021

The team has picked up the club options on the manager’s contract, extending his deal through the 2024 season.

Business, Maine Cannabis Report, Nation & World

Cannabis bust on Native American land highlights legal divide

by MORGAN LEE Associated Press November 22, 2021November 23, 2021

Medical and recreational marijuana are legal in New Mexico, but because its tribal lands are policed by a federal agency, cannabis users face increased risks.

Nation & World

Attorneys make final case to jurors in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing

by RUSS BYNUM Associated Press November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

The Georgia man’s killing became part of a larger national reckoning on racial injustice after a graphic video of his death leaked online two months later.