Thunderstorms that spawned tornadoes moved through much of Iowa, fueled by warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico.
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Posted inNation & World
Convoy protesting COVID-19 mandates does beltway circuit
The convoy follows similar demonstrations by truckers in Canada who are upset at vaccine mandates.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Nation & World
Russian war in world’s ‘breadbasket’ threatens food supply
While there have not yet been global disruptions to wheat supplies, prices have surged 55 percent.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts
President Biden has warned Kremlin-aligned oligarchs that the U.S. and its European allies are coming for their superyachts.
Posted inNation & World
COVID death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its third year
The milestone is the latest tragic reminder of the unrelenting nature of the pandemic even as people are shedding masks, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Devils beat Blues in overtime, 3-2
Dougie Hamilton scores the winning goal as New Jersey snaps a two-game losing streak.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Top 25 basketball roundup: Kentucky upsets No. 1 South Carolina to win SEC women’s title
The Wildcats rally from 15 points down to hand the Gamecocks their second loss of the season, 64-62.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Jayson Tatum scores 54 as Celtics top Nets
Tatum pours in 34 points in the second half as Boston beats Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Brooklyn.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Mainers gather for Black Balloon Day, marking 636 overdose deaths in 2021
Members of the Maine recovery community advocate for an amendment to the state Good Samaritan Law that would protect anyone at the scene of an overdose from punishment for nonviolent crimes.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine continue downward trend
The Maine CDC reported 144 patients with the coronavirus in hospitals statewide on Sunday, down 10 from the day before.