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Committee backs bill requiring health insurance to cover non-prescription birth control

by Rachel Ohm March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

The bill, inspired by federal approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, now faces votes in the House and Senate.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Minnesota Rep. Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses Biden

by WILL WEISSERT and STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Phillips was the only elected Democrat to challenge Biden for the presidency.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump lawyers want him back on witness stand, ask for redo in E. Jean Carroll case

by LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

His lawyers say he deserves a fresh chance to tell a jury why he berated the writer for her sex abuse claims against him. Two separate juries ordered him to pay a total of $83.3 million in the case.

Business, Maine, Politics

Legislature considers limiting seizure of private land to build power lines

by Stephen Singer March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

It’s one of several proposals being negotiated as lawmakers seek middle ground between developers of transmission lines and property owners whose land would be impacted.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Pressure grows on Israel to open more aid routes into Gaza by land and sea as hunger spreads

by TIA GOLDENBERG and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Many of the estimated 300,000 people still living in the isolated north have been reduced to eating animal fodder to survive.

Nation & World, Politics

McConnell endorses Trump, who he once blamed for ‘disgraceful’ Jan. 6 attack

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Trump now counts the Republican leaders in Congress, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Republicans vying to replace McConnell as Senate leader, as backing his bid.