The president’s executive order Monday requires federal agencies to purchase products using more American components.
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Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
A blood test — rather than subjective estimates of thinking skills — could get the right people into studies sooner.
Screening machine error at jetport leads to flight delays
Nearly 200 checked bags fail to be loaded on flights after security screening machines shut down.
Four people injured – one critically – in Route 1 crash in Woolwich
A rented cargo van appears to have crossed the centerline and struck three other vehicles, police say.
Dodgers beat Red Sox in 12 innings
Los Angeles finally wore down the Boston bullpen in the 12th.
Portland will debate spending $800,000 in donations for asylum seekers
City staff recommends using some of the money to help pay for costs of running the temporary emergency shelter at the Expo, but immigrant advocates warn that such a use would be contrary to the intent of donors.
A look at the 9 applicants
These are the individuals and groups who hope to design Portland’s Martin Luther King Jr. memorial.
Portland receives 9 proposals for Martin Luther King Jr. memorial
Some use sound, lights and other interactive features for the city’s long-awaited project.
Zen and the art of rowing on Lake Auburn
The Team Zulu club has 10 members and a 32-foot boat – a Cornish pilot gig named Zulu.
Maine among states regulating ‘autocycles’
Across the country, more states adopt rules governing the three-wheeled vehicles that are part car, part motorcycle.