For political prisoners, life in Russia’s penal colonies and labor camps is a grim reality of physical and psychological pressure, insufficient food, poor health care, sleep deprivation and arbitrary rules that are impossible to obey.
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National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Biden, Trump win Michigan primary. But ‘uncommitted’ voters demand attention
A robust grassroots effort began just a few weeks ago to encourage voters to select ‘uncommitted’ as a way to register objections of the Israel-Hamas war and how Biden has approached the conflict.
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Biden to urge congressional leaders to avoid shutdown, send aid to Ukraine and Israel
Parts of the government could start to scale back operations as early as Friday unless a deal is reached on spending and legislation is sent to President Biden for his signature.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Phones are distracting students in class. More states are pressing schools to ban them
The scene in classrooms around the country is similar: Kids are on their phones, even when school rules forbid it.
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Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not ‘ruled out’ in the future, French leader says
The issue was debated at a gathering of European leaders in Paris, as Russia’s full-scale invasion grinds into a third year.
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Letter containing white powder sent to Donald Trump Jr.’s home
Emergency crews responded Monday after a letter containing an unidentified white powder was sent to the Florida home of the eldest son of former president.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
What recession? Forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024
Though measures of inflation have plummeted from their heights and are nearing the Federal Reserve’s target level, many Americans remain unhappy that average prices are still about 19% higher than they were when President Biden took office.
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Ohio commission awards bids to frack oil and gas under state parks, wildlife areas
Fracking opponents decried the commission as being ‘sheep’ and giving in to corporate greed at the expense of Ohio greenspace.
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Hungary’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle to membership
Hungary’s parliament has ratified Sweden’s bid to join NATO, ending more than 18 months of delays that frustrated the alliance as it sought to expand in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Sideways moon landing cuts mission short; private U.S. lunar lander will stop working Tuesday
A private U.S. lunar lander is expected to stop working Tuesday, its mission cut short after landing sideways near the south pole of the moon.