From its establishment in the late 1980s, Hamas has been committed to armed struggle and the destruction of Israel. Did it miscalculate this time?
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National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment coming – but it won’t be as big as this year’s
Social Security’s cost-of-living increase for 2024 will be announced Thursday.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky at NATO defense ministers meeting seeking more support to fight Russia
His presence underscored growing concerns about cracks in what has been staunch international backing for Kyiv in its war against Russia’s invasion.
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Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker but struggle to unite and elect him
The House is gaveled into a brief session, then broke indefinitely, with next steps uncertain and Congress brought to a standstill by Republican infighting.
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Yarmouth teen among 15 recognized by Jill Biden for work to improve their communities
Leela Marie Hidier, 18, is a climate social justice advocate and author of an award-winning debut novel, ‘Changes in the Weather.’
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104-year-old woman dies days after making skydive that could put her in record books
A close friend says she didn’t skydive to break a record – she enjoyed her first jump at age 100 and wanted to do it again.
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As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack
The war, which has already claimed at least 2,200 lives, is expected to escalate.
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Second biggest lottery prize ever is up for grabs in Powerball drawing
The previous winning Powerball ticket was sold on July 19, and it was worth $1.08 billion after 39 drawings without a jackpot win.
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ACT test scores for U.S. students drop to new 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in first-year college courses.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Police search for killer of retired Vermont college dean who was shot near campus
Authorities tell people in the small town of Castleton to remain vigilant and not go out alone.