The Scottish actor, who played a crime boss in 2 Bond films and well known as the beloved Hagrid in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies, has died.
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Prosecutors in Parkland shooting call for probe into juror threat
The motion calls for law enforcement to interview the unnamed juror after she told the state attorney’s office about what ‘she perceived to be a threat from a fellow juror while in the jury room.’
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Japan to end restrictions on women remarrying after divorce
Paternity rules are particularly important in Japan, where birth out of wedlock is rare and widely frowned-upon.
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Teen kills 5 in Raleigh neighborhood, along trail, police say
Raleigh police said the 15-year-old boy was captured hours after the victims were gunned down Thursday evening.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Biden pushing lower prescription drug costs in midterm press
President Joe Biden will head to a community college in Irvine, California, on Friday to meet with older Americans and tout his administration’s efforts to reduce inflation and drive down costs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World
Kroger seeks to create grocery giant in $20 billion bid for Shaw’s parent
In New England, there are 127 Shaw’s stores, including 19 in Maine.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Florida governor eases voting rules in counties devastated by Ian
He has prioritized tightening election laws as the GOP reacted to ex-President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of fraud in the 2020 vote.
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Mexican lawmakers OK keeping military in police work
The reform must still be approved by a majority of the nation’s 32 state legislatures.
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Suspect in custody after 5 killed, including officer, in North Carolina shooting
Authorities said the shooter opened fire along a walking trail in a residential area northeast of downtown Raleigh.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Person of interest in killing of New Hampshire couple arrested
Stephen and Djeswende Reid were found shot to death in April on a walking trail.