The lawsuit involving the estates of Petito and Brian Laundrie, filed in May, claimed Laundrie was liable for damages because he caused her death.
Nation & World
National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don’t signal problems
Counting even in races where a winner can be called on election night doesn’t stop until every eligible ballot has been verified and counted.
advertisement
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
USDA proposes plan to keep COVID-era WIC expansion permanent
The update would add more whole grains, canned fish and non-dairy options to expand healthy food choices for pregnant women and children.
Posted inNation & World, News
After deadly missile strike, Poland fears Russia-Ukraine war could cross their borders
Since the war began, Poland has been aiding Ukraine and millions of its refugees. But after a recent missile strike, the country is feeling vulnerable.
Posted inNation & World, News
Russia launches missile barrage on Ukraine as first snow falls
Move comes the same day United Nations announce Russia and Ukraine brokered a deal to extend grain agreement ahead of its expiration Saturday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates tumble to 6.61%
The rate for a 15-year mortgage, popular with those refinancing their homes, fell to 5.98% from 6.38% last week. It was 2.39% one year ago.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Russia-Ukraine grain deal extended for 4 more months, helping ease global shortage
The original deal was signed by Ukraine and Russia during separate agreements with the U.N. and Turkey on July 22 and due to expire Saturday.
Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, News, Politics
Nancy Pelosi won’t seek leadership role but plans to stay in Congress
Pelosi noted in a statement after the Associated Press called control of the chamber that, in the next Congress, House Democrats will have “strong leverage over a scant Republican majority.”
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
U.S. home births rise during pandemic to highest level in decades
Increases were seen across races and ethnicities, although home births were much less common among Hispanic women than others.
Posted inNation & World, News
Mental health crises aren’t included in some states’ abortion exemptions
Abortion bans in several states allow exemptions for life-threatening health emergencies, but they say mental health crises don’t count.