Israel’s Cabinet announced the approval of the deal after 1 a.m. Jerusalem time and confirmed the ceasefire will go into effect Sunday.
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National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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MLK’s assassination in the Kennebec Journal: ‘Grief,’ ‘Chaos’
For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we look back at how central Maine responded to his assassination.
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Supreme Court backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by parent company
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed that he can negotiate a solution but finds himself in opposition to prominent Senate Republicans.
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Trump tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind
Sen. Angus King asked Doug Burgum, the president-elect’s pick to be Interior secretary to convince Trump wind power ‘isn’t all bad.’
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Retired Maine general says Pete Hegseth unqualified to lead Pentagon
Democrat Jon Treacy of Oxford warns Trump’s choices for his Cabinet are ‘buffoons and clowns.’
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What products contain Red 3 dye? Check ingredient labels to find out
U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye from the nation’s food supply.
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Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had instructed a special task force to prepare to receive the hostages returning from Gaza, and that their families had been informed the deal had been reached.
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‘Incredibly delicate’: Mainers with Mideast ties holding their breath amid ceasefire negotiations
Those on both sides of the conflict in Gaza described the recently announced ceasefire framework as ‘fragile’ but said they were trying to stay hopeful it could lead to a lasting peace.
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Biden warns of dangers of ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in farewell address
President Joe Biden used his 15-minute address to offer a model for a peaceful transfer of power and — without mentioning Trump by name — raise concerns about his successor.
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Cash App parent company agrees to $80M settlement
Maine regulators were among agencies in 7 states leading the enforcement effort, which included 48 state agencies altogether.