Retired Air Force Maj. David Grusch testified Wednesday that the U.S. has concealed what he called a ‘multi-decade’ program to collect and reverse-engineer unidentified aerial phenomena.
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Water’s refreshing in heat, right? In parts of Florida this week, not so much
Triple-digit ocean temperatures are stunning even in Florida, where residents are used to the heat.
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Justice Alito says Congress lacks the power to impose an ethics code on the Supreme Court
Democrats last week pushed Supreme Court ethics legislation through a Senate committee, though the bill’s prospects in the full Senate are dim.
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Soldiers declare Niger general as head of state after he led a coup and detained the president
The U.N. Security Council, which is charged with ensuring international peace and security, held emergency closed consultations Friday morning.
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U.S. price and wage increases slow further in the latest signs of cooling inflation
A price gauge closely monitored by the Fed rose just 3% in June from a year earlier, which is down from a 3.8% annual increase in May, but still above the Fed’s 2% inflation target.
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U.S. proposes 18% fuel economy increase for new vehicle fleet from 2027 through 2032
The proposed numbers were released Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which eventually will adopt final mileage requirements.
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President Biden reaches out to Jared Golden during speech in Auburn
Though the Lewiston Democrat has often been a thorn in Biden’s side, the president offered only kind words for the Maine lawmaker on Friday.
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Rioter who stole badge, radio from beaten officer on Jan. 6 gets more than 4 years in prison
Thomas Sibick, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty in March for his role in the attack on Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, who has described fighting for his life to defend the Capitol.
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Florida woman arrested as part of Maine corrections kickback investigation
Melanie Ann High is accused of using kickbacks to induce Gerald E. Merrill, a deputy superintendent with the Maine Department of Corrections, into purchasing from companies she controlled.
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The Mega Millions jackpot is now $940 million after months without a big winner
The jackpot is now the 8th-largest ever in the U.S.