The abbot of a famed monastery is suspected of justifying Russian aggression, a criminal offense.
2023
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Charles wins hearts in Germany as soft power pays off
BERLIN — King Charles III won plenty of hearts during his three-day visit to Germany, his first foreign trip since ascending to the throne following the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, last year. Charles’ tour saw a number of firsts that show the importance both countries placed on it – at a time when […]
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Doomsday plot? After 3 years, slain kids’ mom to stand trial
A mother charged with murder in the deaths of her two children is set to stand trial in Idaho
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Shipbuilder Austal executives accused of inflating earnings
Prosecutors alleged the three men manipulated an accounting metric to hide growing costs in order to maintain and increase the share price of Austal Limited’s stock, hurt U.S. investors.
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Trump indictment ends decades of perceived invincibility
The spectacle that is sure to unfold will mark an unprecedented moment in American history that will demonstrate once again how dramatically Trump has upended democratic norms.
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Baseball notebook: Whitlock, Bello to make rehab starts in Sea Dogs’ first two games
Red Sox right-handers Garrett Whitlock and Brayan Bello will pitch Thursday and Friday at Hadlock Field as the Sea Dogs begin their season.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Sports
Number of sports officials dwindling to crisis level, but Alfond center seeks to train next generation in Waterville area
Alfond Youth & Community Center hosted a clinic Saturday to help bolster the ranks of local baseball and softball umpires. Leaders say there is a national shortage of sports officials caused by their poor treatment at the hands of coaches, parents and fans.
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Lanterns and crescents: more retailers court Ramadan buyers
For this year’s Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Target rolled out its first dedicated Ramadan and Eid, or feast, collection, including decorations
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Journalist’s arrest threatens reporting from Russia
His arrest comes a year after the Russian government, shortly after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, imposed harsh new restrictions on journalists for reports that went against the Kremlin’s version of events.
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At least 26 dead after tornadoes rake U.S. Midwest, South
Confirmed or suspected tornadoes in at least eight states destroyed homes and businesses, splintered trees, and lay waste to neighborhoods across a broad swath of the country.