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Several gun bills inspired by mass shooting are headed for final passage in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A series of gun safety bills introduced after the deadliest shooting in Maine history appears to be headed toward final passage as the state Legislature races to wrap up its session this week.

23 hours ago in Local

Maine is the latest to join an interstate compact to elect the president by popular vote

Maine will become the latest to join a multistate effort to elect the president by popular vote with the Democratic governor's announcement Monday that she's letting the proposal become law without her signature.

4 days ago in Local

Maine lawmakers approve shield law for providers of abortion and gender-affirming care

The Democratic-controlled Maine Legislature gave final approval Friday to a bill that would protect health care workers who provide abortion and gender-affirming care from legal action brought in other states.

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23 hours ago in Lifestyle

Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old

Using genes from coffee plants around the world, researchers built a family tree for the world's most popular type of coffee, known to scientists as Coffea arabica and to coffee lovers simply as "arabica."

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says

If you're feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Got kids? Here’s what to know about filing your 2023 taxes

There are a few tax tips parents of children 17 and under should keep in mind before filing, tax pros say. Here's what to know.

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ABBA, Blondie, and the Notorious B.I.G. enter the National Recording Registry

New inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include ABBA 's 1976 album "Visitors," The Notorious B.I.G. 's 1994 album "Ready to Die," Blondie 's 1978 breakthrough "Parallel Lines" and Gene Autry's 1949 version of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots to headline the BET Experience concerts in Los Angeles

Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots will headline concerts to celebrate the return of the BET Experience in Los Angeles just days before the 2024 BET Awards.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Gun supervisor for ‘Rust’ movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set

A movie weapons supervisor was sentenced to 18 months in prison in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film "Rust," during a hearing Monday in which tearful family members and friends gave testimonials that included calls for justice and a punishment that would instill greater accountability for safety on film sets.