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Home prices rise at fastest pace in more than 6 years

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer January 26, 2021January 26, 2021

U.S. home prices jumped in November at the fastest pace in more than six years, fueled by demand for more living space as Americans stick closer to home during the pandemic.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military

by LOLITA C. BALDOR and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

President Joe Biden is signing an executive order revoking a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from joining the military.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio won’t seek reelection

by Associated Press January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

Portman, who turned 65 last month, is among establishment Republicans who clearly struggled with supporting former President Trump.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Dominion Voting System sues Giuliani over election claims

by COLLEEN LONG Associated Press January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

Dominion Voting Systems has filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who led the former president’s efforts to spread baseless claims about the 2020 election.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Augusta City Councilors hope core values statement reassures residents

by Keith Edwards January 24, 2021January 25, 2021

Councilors have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity, being courteous and respectful, promoting civility and being accountable.