Multiple lawsuits have been filed by the wind power developer and 3 citizen groups.
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Russia’s threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security
The U.N. and others are striving to keep the fragile deal intact, with Ukraine and Russia both major suppliers of wheat, barley, vegetable oil and other food products that countries in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia rely on.
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A former Trump supporter who got caught up in Jan. 6 sues Fox News
Raymond Epps was falsely accused by Fox and its hosts, particularly Tucker Carlson, of being a government agent who was whipping up trouble that would be blamed on Trump supporters, the lawsuit claims.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty against men charged in Whitey Bulger’s prison killing
Notorious Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger was killed just hours after he was transferred to a prison in West Virginia from another lockup in Florida and placed in the general population.
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Lewd remark about Wimbledon prompted him to stab gymnasts’ ex-doctor, inmate says
Sunday’s attack was the second time Larry Nassar has been assaulted in federal prison, where he is serving decades for sexually abusing athletes, including college and Olympic gymnastics stars, and possessing explicit images of children.
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Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban is challenged in court, a day after it was passed by Republicans
The new legislation prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around 6 weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
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‘Succession’ leads all Emmy nominees with 27; ‘Ted Lasso’ leads comedy contenders
The nominations suggested that HBO can still dominate even as streaming-only outlets have taken over so much of elite TV.
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Webb Space Telescope reveals moment of stellar birth, dramatic close-up of 50 baby stars
Scientists said the breathtaking shot provides the best clarity yet of this brief phase of a star’s life.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Snow shovels in hand, Vermonters volunteer to clean up after epic floods
President Biden has declared an emergency in Vermont and authorized federal disaster relief assistance.
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At NATO summit, Biden declares ‘our unity will not falter’ on Ukraine
A joint declaration lays the groundwork for each nation to negotiate agreements to help Ukraine bolster its military over the long term.