Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Wednesday botched the pronunciation of Kamala Harris’ name during her swearing-in as the nation’s next Vice President – and the Twittersphere was quick to pounce on the mistake.
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Sheriff thanks 8-year-old for good deed
CARMEL — Yes, good things do happen to nice people.
Free state park access proposed for Gold Star families
AUGUSTA — A proposed bill before state lawmakers would give Gold Star families free access to state parks.
Man injured in Pittsfield fire
PITTSFIELD — One person was injured in an early morning fire Friday on North Main Street, according to …
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Investigators say Camden fire victim was teenaged boy
BANGOR — A fire investigator said Thursday’s early morning fatal fire claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy.
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Investigators say deadly Lincoln fire was accidental
LINCOLN — The fire that killed a 7-old girl on Monday was accidental, according to an official with …
Birch syrup on the rise
BANGOR — Maine has a strong reputation for selling maple syrup. Could birch syrup be next?
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Maine CDC reports 178 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Friday that 178 new cases of COVID-19 have been …
Contractors in Maine could voluntarily get licensed if bill passes
STATEWIDE — Currently, contractors in Maine don’t need to be licensed to make home improvements. A meeting today tells …
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Kanye West spent over $12M of his own money on 2020 presidential campaign
Kanye West spent over $12 million of his own money on his 2020 presidential campaign.
McKayla Maroney, former Olympic gold medalist, checks into ER for ‘severe pain’
Former U.S. Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney revealed Thursday she checked into an emergency room after suffering from “severe …
Is the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine safe?
A third COVID-19 vaccine could enter the fight against the novel virus in the coming days. But what …
WNBA approves sale of Atlanta Dream months after Kelly Loeffler controversy
The WNBA approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream from former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Mary Brock …
NJ gym owner targeted by Murphy shutdown orders slams ‘massive double standard’ at CPAC
Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, N.J., appeared at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday and …
TIME’S UP joins calls for Cuomo investigation over sexual harassment allegations
Cuomo formerly saw praise from TIME’S UP members for his anti-harassment legislation and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
West Virginia home to newest US national park
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve encompasses 70,000 acres along 53 miles of the New River in …
Jamal Khashoggi killing: White House declassifies report blaming Saudi Crown Prince for journalist’s death
Turkish officials allege Khashoggi was killed and then dismembered in October 2018.
How does Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine compare to Pfizer, Moderna?
A coronavirus vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson could potentially clear U.S. regulatory hurdles over the next day, and …
Entertainment
Travis Scott Helps Feed 50,000 Houston Residents Amid Winter Struggles
Travis Scott’s helping 50,000 folks in Houston weather the winter storm they’ve been dealing with … by providing …
Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker to Make Full Recovery, Thanks the Singer
Lady Gaga’s dog walker — who put his life on the line for her beloved animals — is …
Take Your Temperature With Your Own Phone, Just Attach This
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British Gymnastics Athletes Claim ‘Physical and Psychological Abuse’ From Coaches
More bombshell allegations in the world of international gymnastics — with 17 British gymnasts alleging “systemic physical and …
Sen. Ted Cruz Cracks Cancun Jokes at CPAC
Ted Cruz is already cracking jokes about his infamous trip to Mexico during the deadly winter storm in …
Renee Montgomery & Group Buy WNBA’s Atlanta Dream from Sen. Kelly Loeffler
Renee Montgomery has gone from the WNBA court to the owner’s box — she’s part of an ownership …
Shaquille O’Neal Krispy Kreme Fire, Officials On The Hunt For Arson Suspect
Officials in Atlanta have confirmed the fire that gutted Shaq’s iconic Krispy Kreme was caused by an arsonist …
Vanessa Bryant’s 1-Year-Old Capri Rocks New Kobe Nikes Weeks Before Release!
Vanessa Bryant just got the perfect assist from daughter Capri — who gave a sneak peek of the …
Hasbro Makes Mr. Potato Head Toy Line Gender-Neutral, Drops The ‘Mr.’
UPDATE 1:44 PM PT — Hasbro now says they will still sell individual …
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McKayla Maroney, former Olympic gold medalist, checks into ER for ‘severe pain’
Former U.S. Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney revealed Thursday she checked into an emergency room after suffering from “severe …
WNBA approves sale of Atlanta Dream months after Kelly Loeffler controversy
The WNBA approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream from former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Mary Brock …
Russell Wilson’s teammate gives reason why quarterback will stay with Seahawks
Russell Wilson trade rumors have been rampant in the wake of Super Bowl LV after the Seattle Seahawks …
Braves extend manager Brian Snitker through at least 2023
Coming off a third straight NL East title and within one win of a spot in the World …
Deshaun Watson still wants to be traded even after meeting new Texans coach: report
Deshaun Watson reportedly still wants to be traded from the Houston Texans even after meeting new head coach …
Belarusian Olympic body elects Lukashenko’s son as leader
The Belarusian Olympic Committee elected the son of President Alexander Lukashenko as leader on Friday, despite both men being suspended …
Ex-Knicks star Jeremy Lin speaks out against racism toward Asian community
Jeremy Lin, the former New York Knicks star who took the NBA by storm for a few weeks …
Ravens’ Matthew Judon’s attacks on ESPN reporter ‘completely uncalled for,’ company says
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon’s threats toward an ESPN reporter were “completely uncalled for,” the company said Thursday.
Cam Newton tries to put bow on spat with camper, hopes young players can learn from moment
Cam Newton said Thursday he hoped that the viral moment and the apology from a young football player …