Man whose 16 grandchildren found living in filthy conditions is found incompetent to stand trial

Former volunteer sues César Chavez nonprofits over failing to stop union leader from sexual abuse

One of the organizers who said she was sexually abused by Latino labor leader César Chavez decades ago has sued nonprofits tied to him. The complaint filed last week in Southern California is the first legal action since the explosive allegations surrounding Chavez were first reported by the New York Times in March. The newspaper […]

Where Medicaid cuts could hit hardest in Maine

See how many people in each county could be subject to new work requirements in order to receive health benefits.

Citizen group releases coastal Maine school district’s documents over anti-trans policies

Communications obtained by the group shed light on how several conservative groups have influenced RSU 24’s elected board.

Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing Pennsylvania measles outbreak

NEW YORK (AP) — The two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania last month involved infants, and the virus itself caused one of the deaths, a Pennsylvania coroner confirmed Wednesday. Lancaster County’s coroner, Dr. Stephen Diamantoni, said he told the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of his conclusions. CDC officials, however, have not said whether they […]

Racketeering conspiracy trial against Chinese tech giant Huawei begins in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — A racketeering conspiracy trial of Huawei Technologies began in New York on Wednesday with federal prosecutors accusing the Chinese tech company of a litany of crimes, including stealing technology from American companies, abusing the U.S. financial system and helping Iran snoop on its citizens. Huawei is the world’s biggest supplier of […]