A winter storm is pummeling much of the central United States a day after Christmas
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National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Lose a limb or risk death? Gaza’s thousands of war-wounded face hard decisions
But after weeks of Israel’s blistering air and ground offensive, only 9 out of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are still operational.
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Conditions ripe for ‘tsunami’ of misinformation in 2024 election, experts warn
Experts are warning that the spread of misinformation could get worse in the coming presidential election contest.
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Apple seeks a path to getting 2 of its best watches back on shelves during a bitter patent dispute
On Oct. 26, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that Apple infringed on 2 patents owned by Masimo Corp. and Cercacor Laboratories, both U.S. companies.
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Ukraine damages a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea after battlefield disappointments
Ukrainian warplanes fired guided missiles at the landing ship Novocherkassk, which can carry 10 tanks and 225 sailors.
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Whiskey wooing young Chinese as top distillers target a growing market
A French wine and spirits group says the whisky is produced using traditional whiskey-making techniques combined with Chinese characteristics including locally grown barley.
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Tokyo court holds only utility responsible to compensate Fukushima evacuees
The Tokyo High Court also slashed the amount to half of what the lower court had ordered be paid to dozens of evacuees.
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Americans spent more during the holidays despite some financial anxiety
This year’s sales are in line with what is typical during the holiday season.
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U.S. to strike Iranian-aligned group after 3 troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq
The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under an umbrella of Iranian-backed militants, claimed credit for the attack that left a U.S. service member with critical injuries.
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Israeli military says Gaza ground offensive has expanded into urban refugee camps
Despite U.S. calls for Israel to curb civilian casualties and international pressure for a cease-fire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military was deepening the fighting.