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Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

Australian senators have voted to censure an Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles III during a reception in Parliament House last month

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

Library of Congress says hackers got access to its emails with lawmakers' offices

The Library of Congress said hackers broke into its communications systems and were able to read its email correspondence with congressional offices for most of this year.

Trump picks Sean Duffy, TV host and former lawmaker, for transportation

President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.

Russian lawmakers endorse bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

Russia’s upper house of parliament has endorsed a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

North Carolina GOP lawmakers vote to strip incoming Democratic leaders' powers

North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted to strip the state’s incoming Democratic governor and attorney general of key powers.

‘Black mark’: Lawmakers seethe over Ethics’ Gaetz report imbroglio

The panel deadlocked over whether to release the report Wednesday, though they’re scheduled to meet again on the matter Dec. 5.

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record

The total number of women who are state lawmakers has once again reached new heights, following a trend up in recent years

Pro-Ukraine lawmakers make last-ditch effort to safeguard US support

Pro-Ukraine lawmakers in both parties are working to get key provisions surrounding U.S. support for Kyiv passed into law by January, an effort to safeguard assistance that is under threat in a ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Maine marking one year since worst mass shooting in its history

Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history planned to mark the day Friday in ways big and small, including a planned ...

Maine family's dogs spread autumn joy by jumping in leaf piles

In our increasingly outraged America, even the lowly leaf is subject to controversy, with folks upset about the raking and the bagging and mad about the blowing and the scooping. But there is at ...

From 1933 To 1973, Maine's Women's Hockey History Was Rooted In Waterville

The first game of women's hockey on record in Maine took place in 1933 at a winter carnival. Since then the game has continued to grow, and got a major boost from Colby College.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Raise the Flagg: How Duke's super-freshman became the Maine man

Maine is hardly a hoops hotbed, but Cooper Flagg's Duke debut, and likely No. 1 NBA Draft pick status, has kids in his home state "dreaming bigger because of him."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Arran's main ferry could be out of service until late March

CalMac said new problems had been uncovered on MV Caledonian Isles while the ship was in dry dock.

Mozambique’s Main Port Halts Taking Cargo After Election Unrest

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Maine Democrat Jared Golden survives toughest challenge to date

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) on Wednesday survived his toughest challenge to date, Decision Desk HQ projects, fending off a formidable GOP opponent to secure his fourth term on Capitol Hill. Golden ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Germany’s main parties agree to hold snap elections in February

Chancellor Olaf Scholz to bring forward confidence vote at opposition’s request

Business - Financial Times - November 12

US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs

The Federal Aviation Administration is prohibiting U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot two planes

World - ABC News - November 12

Haiti's main airport shut down after planes hit by gunfire

Flights were suspended at Haiti's main international airport after a Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire while trying to land in the capital of Port-au-Prince and then a bullet hole was found ...

Fire Exit by Morgan Talty review – secrets and lies in Maine

The virtues of truth-telling are explored in this tale of one man’s need to confront and reveal his past. Charles Lamosway, the lone wolf narrator of Morgan Talty’s debut, is uncompromising in his ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Golden Holds Off Challenge in Maine, Denying House G.O.P. a Key Pickup

Representative Jared Golden, a three-term Democrat, defeated Austin Theriault, a former NASCAR driver, in one of a handful of districts held by Democrats that Donald J. Trump won in 2020.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

The College Football Playoff Race Has New Main Characters

Arizona State and Colorado have forced their way into the playoff picture, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste

The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.

Bacteria and 'mold-like' substance found at Tom's of Maine facility, FDA says

An FDA inspection of a Tom’s of Maine manufacturing facility led to the discovery of “significant violations,” including bacteria in water used to make toothpaste and a black “mold-like” substance.

Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Found to Have Bacteria During Inspection, F.D.A. Warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products.

Health - The New York Times - 3 days ago

British lawmaker suspended from Labour Party after video shows apparent assault

A member of the British Parliament was suspended Sunday by the Labour Party after a video appeared to show him punching and knocking a man to the ground.

NFL player-turned-lawmaker Colin Allred has a new playbook to take on Ted Cruz

Democratic Congressman Colin Allred is making his last push to secure votes ahead of his Election Day showdown in Texas with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.

Elections won't be impeded by 'weirdos’ after ballot box fires, says Washington lawmaker

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss ballot box fires in the state of Washington and calls for around-the-clock law enforcement presence at ballot drop locations.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.

Politics - Politico - October 30

Lawmakers are vetting the EU chief's new team. It might be tough but she has the right on her side

The influence of nationalist and populist parties on the European Union will be on public display next week when lawmakers vet new members of the bloc's increasingly powerful executive branch

World - ABC News - November 3

Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans

Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders has blamed “Moroccans” for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week and recommended the deportation of people convicted of involvement ...

World - ABC News - November 14

'Reckless pick': Lawmakers express doubts that Gaetz can get confirmed as attorney general

“I think he has a zero percent shot of getting through the Senate," said Donald Trump ally Rep. Max Miller.

Politics - Politico - November 13

Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans

Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders has blamed “Moroccans” for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week and recommended the deportation of people convicted of involvement ...

Sports - ABC News - November 14

South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims

South Korea’s Supreme Court has handed a suspended prison sentence to a former lawmaker who was found guilty of embezzling funds while leading a group supporting Korean survivors of Japan’s wartime ...

World - ABC News - November 14

Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate

A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected Thursday amid debate over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous ...

World - ABC News - November 14

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Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

Library of Congress says hackers got access to its emails with lawmakers' offices

Trump picks Sean Duffy, TV host and former lawmaker, for transportation

Russian lawmakers endorse bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

North Carolina GOP lawmakers vote to strip incoming Democratic leaders' powers

‘Black mark’: Lawmakers seethe over Ethics’ Gaetz report imbroglio

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record

Pro-Ukraine lawmakers make last-ditch effort to safeguard US support

Maine marking one year since worst mass shooting in its history

Maine family's dogs spread autumn joy by jumping in leaf piles

From 1933 To 1973, Maine's Women's Hockey History Was Rooted In Waterville

Raise the Flagg: How Duke's super-freshman became the Maine man

Arran's main ferry could be out of service until late March

Mozambique’s Main Port Halts Taking Cargo After Election Unrest

Maine Democrat Jared Golden survives toughest challenge to date

Germany’s main parties agree to hold snap elections in February

US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs

Haiti's main airport shut down after planes hit by gunfire

Fire Exit by Morgan Talty review – secrets and lies in Maine

Golden Holds Off Challenge in Maine, Denying House G.O.P. a Key Pickup

The College Football Playoff Race Has New Main Characters

Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste

Bacteria and 'mold-like' substance found at Tom's of Maine facility, FDA says

Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Found to Have Bacteria During Inspection, F.D.A. Warns

British lawmaker suspended from Labour Party after video shows apparent assault

NFL player-turned-lawmaker Colin Allred has a new playbook to take on Ted Cruz

Elections won't be impeded by 'weirdos’ after ballot box fires, says Washington lawmaker

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

Lawmakers are vetting the EU chief's new team. It might be tough but she has the right on her side

Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans

'Reckless pick': Lawmakers express doubts that Gaetz can get confirmed as attorney general

Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans

South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims

Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate

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