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U.S. team rebounds in final pre-World Cup tuneup

by Associated Press August 26, 2019August 27, 2019

Jaylen Brown scores 19 points as the Americans, after suffering a rare loss, storm back to defeat Canada, 84-68.

Young Afghan women barely remember Taliban but fear a return

by CARA ANNA Associated Press August 26, 2019August 27, 2019

Worried about losing what they’ve gained over nearly two decades, they are demanding a voice in high-level talks to determine their country’s future.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

In the face of death, the party of a lifetime in Washington state

by GENE JOHNSON Associated Press August 26, 2019August 26, 2019

When Robert Fuller found out he had throat cancer, he decided to finish out his life and then end it with fatal drugs.

New England Patriots, Sports, Uncategorized

Thomas trying to knock off rust with Patriots

by By Andrew Callahan MassLive.com August 26, 2019August 27, 2019

Demaryius Thomas is recovered from an Achilles injury and hopes to help the Pats.

Nation & World, Politics, Uncategorized

Joe Kennedy III mulls Senate run against Markey in Massachusetts

by BRIAN SLODYSKO and BOB SALSBERG Associated Press August 26, 2019August 26, 2019

The congressman, a grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on Monday.

Business, Nation & World, Uncategorized

Stocks rally on optimism for thaw in U.S.-China trade war

by ALEX VEIGA Associated Press August 26, 2019August 26, 2019

The gains reversed some of the major stock indexes’ hefty losses from Friday, when jitters over the latest escalation in the trade dispute roiled markets.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Uncategorized

Banksy’s Brexit mural disappears from wall in seaside British port

by Associated Press August 26, 2019August 26, 2019

The side of a building in Dover that had borne a painting of a worker chipping away one of the golden stars from the European Union’s flag was covered in white paint Monday.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Last-ditch effort underway to use ranked-choice voting in March primaries

by Kevin Miller August 26, 2019August 25, 2019

Supporters argue that Mainers should be able to use ranked-choice voting in the presidential primaries, but first they need to convince lawmakers one more time.