In California and other Western states, courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless encampments if shelter space is lacking.
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National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Terry Anderson, reporter held captive for years, has died
The globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent became one of America’s longest-held hostages.
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Oregon lodge famously featured in ‘The Shining’ will reopen to guests after fire forced evacuations
Embers from the lodge’s large stone fireplace apparently ignited the roof Thursday night.
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Israeli leaders criticize expected U.S. sanctions against military unit that could further strain ties
The decision, expected as soon as Monday, would mark the first time the U.S. has ever imposed sanctions on a unit inside the Israeli military and further strains relations between the two allies.
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Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after Lahaina wildfire amplifies Maui housing crisis
Vacation rentals are a popular alternative to hotels for those seeking kitchens, lower costs and opportunities to sample everyday island life.
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Ukrainian and Western leaders laud U.S. aid package while Kremlin warns of ‘further ruin’
The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance.
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Iran’s supreme leader tacitly acknowledges Tehran hit little in its massive attack on Israel
Analysts believe both Iran and Israel, regional archrivals locked in a shadow war for years, are trying to dial back tensions following a series of escalatory attacks between them.
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Israeli strikes southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly children
Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million has sought refuge from fighting elsewhere.
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House votes for possible TikTok ban in U.S., but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon
The modified measure now goes to the Senate after negotiations that produced a compromise.
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Senate passes reauthorization of key U.S. surveillance program after midnight deadline
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Biden ‘will swiftly sign the bill.’