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2 days ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

2 days ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.

6 days ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

Sports

50 minutes ago in Sports

Eagles rule out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday’s game against Carolina with a blood clot

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The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot in his calf. The Eagles said in a statement Thursday that Hurts was injured in an Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf area.

51 minutes ago in Sports

Halpin’s go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead

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Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.

8 hours ago in Sports

Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS

The Milwaukee Brewers hit the second-fewest home runs in baseball during the regular season, even as they topped the majors with 103 wins. Maybe they were saving their biggest swings for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1 day ago in Sports

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.

Entertainment

48 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending

Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild

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Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale

"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.

Local News

1 hour ago in Local

Fire destroys home in Paris, leaves several pets dead

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A home was destroyed and several pets died in a fire in Paris Wednesday afternoon.

1 hour ago in Local

1-year-old taken to hospital after driver reverses into ICE vehicle in Sanford

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A 1-year-old was hospitalized after a driver struck an ICE vehicle in Sanford Thursday morning.

15 hours ago in Local

Speaker Johnson Dismisses GOP Doom While Campaigning for LePage in Maine

Johnson has been crisscrossing the country in a campaign blitz that will total more than 20 states.

22 hours ago in Local

State Police Looking for Driver Who Hit Construction Barrel on I-95, Injuring Worker

The incident occurred at about 8:18 am Wednesday.

22 hours ago in Local

Hannaford Being Sued Over ‘Sustainable’ Seafood Claims

The class action lawsuit was filed in federal court.

1 day ago in Local

New ballots received in South Portland after misprint discovered on public safety bond question

South Portland says the city has received corrected ballots after misprints on a public safety bond question were off by tens of millions of dollars.

1 day ago in Local

Lewiston man considered armed and dangerous after shelter-in-place order in Rumford

Police are looking for a Lewiston man who's considered armed and dangerous.

1 day ago in Local

Portland Mayor Stepping Up Effort to Address Homeless and Public Safety Issues

Mayor Dion says the city council has had a blind eye to the concerns of citizens over the issues.

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