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California braces for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy rain and snow

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95

Texas Republican Ken Paxton is stepping up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. John Cornyn

Bangor Water District plans more than 10% rate hike

It’s one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one’s path is uncertain

HOUSTON (AP) — Winter’s brutal grip on the U.S. East is not letting up, with coming days bringing subfreezing temperatures...

Bangor plane crash wreckage still buried under snow as investigation continues

The NTSB investigates plane crashes to figure out the likely cause, but does not speculate on the potential cause during...

Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis after a second deadly...

Rubio digs in on cooperation with Venezuela’s Rodríguez, lack of immediate elections

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s decision to work with the remnants of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás...

Tyson Fury announces boxing comeback

Tyson Fury has confirmed his return to boxing with a comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.

IRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The national taxpayer advocate is cautioning that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges...

Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a ‘Trump Account.’ Here’s what to know

As a continuation of President Donald Trump ‘s pitch to Americans on affordability and the economy under his administration, the...

George Stevens Academy’s head of schools is leaving for a midcoast district

Dan Welch will begin a two-year stint with RSU 40 in July.

Local prosecutors launch a project to fight federal overreach in immigration enforcement surges

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A group of local prosecutors concerned about recent immigration enforcement operations launched a project Wednesday to strategize...

Social media plea leads to kidney donation in Maine