With Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
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Xander Schauffele wins British Open for second major of year
Schauffele, who also won the PGA Championship, shoots 6-under 65 on Sunday to overcome a two-shot deficit.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, claims many of the delegates she needs for nomination
Harris praised President Biden’s ‘selfless and patriotic act’ and said she intends to ‘earn and win’ her party’s nomination. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled for Aug. 19-22.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israel shoots down missile fired from Yemen hours after deadly Israeli strike on Houthi rebels
The Israeli airstrikes – in response to a deadly Houthi drone strike on Tel Aviv – were the first time Israel is known to have responded to repeated Houthi attacks throughout its nine-month war against Hamas.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Secret Service chief noted ‘zero fail mission.’ After Trump rally, she’s facing calls to resign
‘The buck stops with me,’ Kimberly Cheatle said. ‘I am the director of the Secret Service.’ She said she has no plans to resign, and so far she has the administration’s backing.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is latest to call for Biden to step aside
Manchin, an independent who considered a White House run this year and as a Democrat often bucked his party’s leadership, was the latest member of Congress to suggest Biden focus on the remaining months of his presidency.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Officer injured after third collision involving state police cruisers in 2 days
Both the trooper and the driver were injured in Saturday night’s wreck.
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Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power
While it may be weeks or even years before the full human toll of the storm in Texas is known, understanding that number helps plan for the future, experts say.
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Tri-State Dairy Summer Workshop set for Augusta Aug. 1
This event is a collaboration between UMaine Extension, University of Vermont, and University of New Hampshire.
