MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has tested an array of new strategic nuclear weapons that can’t be intercepted, President Vladimir Putin declared Thursday, claiming a technological breakthrough that could dramatically increase Russia’s military capability, boost the Kremlin’s global position and also raise Western concerns about a potential renewed arms race in the 21st century. Speaking in […]
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Patriots defense – yes, the defense – comes up huge in win over Falcons
New England Patriots defensive tackle Adam Butler, right, sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the first half Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady spent Sunday afternoon at home carving pumpkins with his children. He spent Sunday night leading the New England Patriots to a 23-7 victory over the […]
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Admiral, 7 other navy officials charged with corruption in 'Fat Leonard' indictment
The Justice Department unsealed a fresh indictment Tuesday charging eight current and former Navy officials — including an admiral — with corruption and other crimes in the “Fat Leonard” bribery case, escalating an epic scandal that has dogged the Navy for the past four years. Among those charged were Rear Adm. Bruce Loveless, a senior […]
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Donald Trump vows to boost defense budget
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — President Donald Trump pledged to boost defense spending as he basked in the nation’s military might aboard a next-generation Naval aircraft carrier on Thursday. Wearing an olive green military jacket and blue ball cap, Trump vowed to mount “one of the largest” defense spending increases in history. “Hopefully it’s power we […]
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Donald Trump picks Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola as Army secretary
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has picked Vincent Viola, a New York businessman, West Point graduate and owner of the Florida Panthers hockey team, as his secretary of the Army. In a statement Monday, Trump praised Viola, the son of Italian immigrants, as “living proof of the American dream” who has “long been engaged with […]
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Class C Boys’ Soccer: Greyhounds ride defense to uncharted territory
LISBON — As the Lisbon boys’ soccer team warmed up for a Tuesday afternoon practice for its first regional final, the sound of a whistle emanating from the other side of the snack shack reminded Jonah Sautter of where soccer has always been in the fall sports pecking order at his school. “When people think […]
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Tech company aizoOn settles into Lewiston, sets sights on national tech showcase pitch
LEWISTON — The name’s a little hard to say, but not nearly as hard as describing what they do. Company President Rob Dolci describes aizoOn USA as working in craft beer automation, industrial cybersecurity, manufacturing efficiency and prototype development, bringing a rock-solid, 3-D-printed tennis shoe as a go-to demo of the latter. From office space […]
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Pats’ defense feels pressure from injuries
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The “next man up” approach will be tested again after another injury to a key defender for the New England Patriots. Maybe this time they’ll do better. With top tackler Jerod Mayo missing his first game with a season-ending right knee injury, the New York Jets ran over and around New […]
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Defense Secretary Hagel proposes major cuts to size of U.S. Army
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday proposed shrinking the Army to its smallest size in 74 years, closing military bases and making other military-wide savings as part of a broad reshaping after more than a decade of war. Hagel outlined his vision in a speech at the Pentagon, a week before President Barack […]
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Collins, King hail $607 billion defense spending bill
AUGUSTA — A sweeping $607 billion military spending authorization bill brimming with provisions that will support Maine’s defense contractors and overhaul the military’s justice system has been sent to President Barack Obama for his signature. Late Thursday night, the U.S. Senate passed the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 84-15. The U.S. […]