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'Unconscionable': Beached gray whale found with initials carved into its side
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (256+ words) The letters "AW + KO" were carved in the side of a gray whale about a day after it washed ashore near Oak Harbor, Washington " a violation of the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act. "Why would you carve on a tree?...
San Diego shooting fourth at US mosque since 2000, data shows
19+ hour, 58+ min ago (606+ words) Attacks like Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego are rare. This is only the fourth time someone has been killed at a mosque in the U. S. since 2000, which is as far back as data from the nonpartisan Violence…...
San Diego mosque shooting kills 3 men and both suspects are also dead, investigators say
19+ hour, 12+ min ago (1090+ words) Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two teen suspects are dead. During a news conference held at a nearby park on Monday afternoon, FBI Special Agent in Charge Mark Remily and…...
Federal jury sides with Open AI in feud with Elon Musk
1+ day, 39+ min ago (184+ words) A federal jury has sided with Open AI and its top executives in a feud with Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to guide artificial intelligence's development as a nonprofit dedicated to humanity's benefit....
Students at Maine high school accidentally fed dirt during school dinner event
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (173+ words) Several students at Medomak Valley High School were accidentally fed dirt this week. A public notice from the school in Waldoboro on Thursday says there was an "unfortunate accidental incident" during the Empty Bowl Supper at the school on Wednesday....
More Maine communities using AI-powered traffic cameras
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (27+ words) Police say the cameras have been an invaluable tool for solving crimes, but critics worry about how much personal information is shared and where the data goes....
Maine's Frye Island considers creating police department
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (182+ words) The town of Frye Island is considering creating its own police department after years of contracting with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement coverage. According to town presentation materials, Frye Island received notice earlier this year that the…...
Man killed by herd of elephants during hunting trip in Africa
3+ week, 3+ day ago (22+ words) A 75-year-old man was killed during a hunting trip in Africa after a sudden encounter with a herd of elephants....
Katy Perry to perform before first World Cup game in the US in California
1+ week, 3+ day ago (168+ words) Katy Perry will perform at So Fi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12 before the first World Cup game in the United States, as FIFA announced entertainment Friday night before the initial matches in all three nations that will host…...
GOP gubernatorial candidates face off for debate, pointing the finger at the race's frontrunner
1+ week, 6+ day ago (407+ words) GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Bobby Charles declined Maine's Total Coverage's invitation to debate on Tuesday night, the remaining six candidates drawing contrast from Charles. On Tuesday night, Maine's Total Coverage hosted our Commitment 2026 debate. The six candidates who attended, Jonathan Bush,…...