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US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has led the inspections since 1991, and Congress strengthened the program after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to require them at every nuclear plant every three years.
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3mKamala Harris endorses Troy Jackson in Maine's US Senate race
In a fundraising email Monday, Harris said she relates to the hurried nature of Jackson's candidacy and called on Democrats to support him.
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4mArtist Betye Saar, whose work reflected Black identity, has died at 99
Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflected Black identity, culture and spirituality, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles at 99. Saar’s death was confirmed Monday by relatives. She would have turned 100 this week. A central figure of the 1960’s Black Art Movement, Saar pioneered assemblage, or sculptures made of found objects, and reclaimed Jim Crow-era […]
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6mRepublicans shift attacks to Troy Jackson in fight to defend Susan Collins' Senate seat
Tying the Democrat with the scandal-plagued Graham Platner is just one line of attack Republicans are deploying.
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3mFederal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use
A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction showed continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people. There was some uncertainty about the future of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health last year, when the entire 17-member team responsible for it was laid off by the Trump administration. […]
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6mUMaine women’s basketball nonconference schedule features 4 NCAA tourney teams
Additionally, the Black Bears' will face three other teams that made it to post-season tournaments last season.