A Times of London reporter says he found the papers scattered on the ground as he toured the capital’s abandoned diplomatic district with a Taliban escort this week.
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Posted inNation & World
Drone kills member of group blamed in Kabul bombing, U.S. says
The airstrike fulfilled a vow President Biden made to the nation Thursday when he said, ‘We will hunt you down and make you pay.’
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Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
John Peters is back at the Oxford 250, but without his late father
The father-son team qualified for the first time last year, but after Greg Peters’ death in July, John goes into this year’s race without his crew chief and biggest supporter.
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Young dad-to-be was among 13 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan
Eleven Marines, one Navy sailor and one Army soldier were among the dead, while 18 other U.S. service members were wounded in Thursday’s bombing in Kabul.
Posted inSports
Cup Series: Teammates Reddick, Dillon battling for last playoff spot
Tyler Reddick and Austin Dillon are on the bubble going into the regular-season finale Saturday night at Daytona.
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Wedding at Oxford Plains Speedway ends courtship in the fast lane at Oxford 250
Matty Sanborn and Kayla Frye tied the knot Friday at the place where it all began.
Posted inLocal & State
Willard Beach in South Portland to reopen Saturday, 4 days after oil spill
The city received lab results late Friday indicating there is no longer a risk to human health.
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More COVID-19 shots, studies offer hope for U.S. schools
The Biden administration says half of U.S. adolescents ages 12-17 have gotten at least their first vaccine, as research shows schools that can open safely if they do the right things.
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MLB notebook: Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave extended to Sept. 3
The Dodgers pitcher has been on paid administrative leave since late June after accusations of sexual assault.
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Cross country: Laliberte Invitational brings back hope of normal season
Cony’s annual race — missed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic — once again serves as kickoff to season.