The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says his conversations with Gen. Li Zuocheng during the final months of Donald Trump’s presidency were intended to avoid misunderstandings.
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Murder or self-defense: Auburn man’s trial gets underway in Augusta
Gage Dalphonse shot Jean Fournier twice in the back in a Walmart parking lot in 2019.
Afghan killed by drone praised by co-workers in U.S. aid group
Signs have been mounting that the U.S. military may have targeted the wrong man in the Aug. 29 strike in Kabul, with devastating consequences.
Judges reverse lower court, allow blood alcohol test in fatal Acadia crash
A warrantless blood draw is ruled admissible in the 2019 crash that killed three people in Acadia National Park.
FDA strikes cautious tone before vaccine booster meeting
Pfizer argues that immunity against milder infection wanes somewhere around six to eight months after the second dose.
Biden announces security alliance that would help equip Australia with nuclear-powered subs
The new Indo-Pacific security alliance, which includes Britain, is likely to be seen as a provocative move by China.
NFL notebook: Beckham still not ready to return from knee surgery
Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is already declared out for Sunday’s game against Houston.
Patriots notebook: Offensive line challenged to better protect Mac Jones
New England’s offensive line has ‘just gotta be better’ when it comes to protecting its rookie quarterback.
Tell us: Should taxpayers get more help when communities conduct property revaluations?
Skyrocketing home sales prices could require communities to conduct a property revaluation, which can result in higher tax bills for some.
Farmington board approves $5,000 for rail-trail bridge study
High Peaks Alliance is working on a tourism grant to rebuild the Rail Trail Bridge in Farmington but a pre-engineering study is needed first.