City Council meetings are getting weird

Good evening from the BDN Portland office on Congress Street. Tonight: an interpretive dancer arguably improved a City Council meeting by pretending to throw up on someone; the women's strike is tomorrow; and LePage is no fan of the GOP's Obamacare alternative.

The Latest: New Mexico Senate panel OKs ‘right to die’ bill

In this Oct. 26, 2015, file photo, right to die advocates rally outside the New Mexico Supreme Court in Santa Fe, N.M. Despite opposition from the Catholic Church and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, Democrats are continuing to push a proposal that would allow terminally ill patients in New Mexico to end their lives with help from doctors.

The Latest: New Mexico Senate panel OKs ‘right to die’ bill

In this Oct. 26, 2015, file photo, right to die advocates rally outside the New Mexico Supreme Court in Santa Fe, N.M. Despite opposition from the Catholic Church and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, Democrats are continuing to push a proposal that would allow terminally ill patients in New Mexico to end their lives with help from doctors.

Vikings “Win” Coin Toss For Draft Position

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Auditor to sue Bentley, Strange over Senate appointment

Alabama's state auditor told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he plans to sue Gov. Robert Bentley for his intent to wait until 2018 to hold the election for Jeff Sessions' former U.S. Senate seat. Bentley 's appointment of former state Attorney General Luther Strange to the U.S. Senate should have required a special election be held for the seat under Alabama law, Auditor Jim Zeigler said.

New Alabama U.S. Sen. Luther Strange visits Redstone Arsenal, says…

New Alabama U.S. Sen. Luther Strange spent the day at Redstone Arsenal on Wednesday, gathering information as part of his appointment to the Senate Armed Services Committee. Strange spent the morning at Redstone Arsenal, broke for a luncheon Q and A with local political and business leaders at Rocket City Tavern at Redstone Gateway before a planned return to the Arsenal.

New AL Sen. Luther Strange talks future, new role

The newest Alabama Senator Luther Strange is back in state this week after a whirlwind of a week in D.C. Strange, who was previously the Alabama State Attorney General, now fills the seat of the new U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. While he says it has been a busy week moving to the Capitol and starting his new job, he says it is an honor to be in this new position.

Sen. Luther Strange on new role

Former Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange now hard at work in his new position! He cast his first vote as a U.S. Senator earlier this month after Governor Bentley appointed him to replace Senator Jeff Sessions. Sessions was nominated by President Trump to become the new Attorney General.

New Zealand soap opera shocks fans with bizarre ending

EXCLUSIVE: 'I was sick to my stomach': Lisa Marie Presley's twin girls, 8, with child protective services after she found 'indecent photos' of kids on their dad's computer, shock court papers show Trump's journalism police: President calls on the help of his fans by sending 'accountability surveys' which ask them to grade the press' performance - and report cases of 'unfairness' 'This is what it's like to be with Trump': President 'made' Gov. Chris Christie eat meatloaf during lunch at the White House Elite Manhattan prep school where Anderson Cooper studied cancels skating party at a Trump ice rink after liberal parents complain State Department starts laying off staff as Rex Tillerson takes over and the Trump administration seeks to stamp its authority on global affairs Thought commuting was boring? From upside-down-yoga on the go to bare-bottomed riders, the most bizarre subway ... (more)

Statehouse leaders say Strange appointment – awkward,’ casts – cloud’

Newly appointed U.S. Sen. Luther Strange looks at Gov. Robert Bentley before Bentley signed the document officially appointing Strange to the Senate during a press conference Thursday in Montgomery. [BRYNN ANDERSON/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] MONTGOMERY - While Luther Strange was in Washington, D.C., on Thursday becoming the state's next U.S. senator, several members of the Alabama Legislature, including Republicans, questioned the appointment.

The Curious Case of Luther StrangeBy Patricia Murphy

If you thought Jeff Sessions ' path to become Donald Trump 's Attorney General was dramatic, you haven't been paying attention to politics in Sessions' home state of Alabama, where Republican Gov. Robert Bentley is facing impeachment charges related to a sex scandal, the House Speaker just went to jail for corruption, and a former Democratic governor was released federal prison yesterday on different corruption changes. Rising mostly above the chaos has been Attorney General Luther Strange, a two-term Republican who, at 6'9, is known to most in the state as "Big Luther."

Impeachment of Bentley on hold until AG Strange gives the OK

The House Judiciary Committee will not resume an impeachment investigation of Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley until it gets the OK from the state's attorney general, a committee chairman said Wednesday. The committee was investigating if Bentley committed any impeachable offenses with his relationship with a former staffer.

Why the Left Fears Ultrasound Technologyby Alexandra DeSanctisOn…

With impressive creativity, the piece attempts both to dismiss the clear evidence that is presented by ultrasound images and to imply that inanimate medical tools are motivated by a subversive pro-life agenda. Though the Democratic party and its vast pro-abortion wing cling fiercely to , The Atlantic 's bizarre offering reveals the truth: that being pro-abortion requires the resolute denial of science in order to facilitate a rejection of the unborn child's humanity.

Strange foods make you take a second look

Trump is joined by a stunning Melania at pre-inauguration dinner and jokes that if it rains today 'people will know it's my real hair' 'I'm going to have biggest pee of my whole life': Alec Baldwin brings his Trump impression to huge New York protest with a tasteless 'dirty dossier' joke about Donald urinating at the Russian consulate Pro-Trump bikers roar into Washington DC ready to form a 'WALL OF MEAT' to protect The Donald from protesters at his inauguration Malia Obama lands an internship with Lion producer Harvey Weinstein a year after her stint working with Lena Dunham on Girls Dance floor ready! Caitlyn Jenner attends inauguration eve dinner in a tassel dress amid rumors Trump has been encouraged to dance with her Anti-Trump protesters are pepper-sprayed by cops during violent clashes at 'Deploraball' party for Donald's supporters in Washington DC Trump savors his election ... (more)

Minnesota Trump Supporters Excited To Attend Inauguration

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Iowa Plan To Defund Planned Parenthood May Cut Kids Program

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Attorney General Luther Strange

Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange's campaign for U.S. Senate is expected to report more than $300,000 in his first federal filing. Strange is seeking the Senate seat that will be vacated if Sen. Jeff Sessions is approved as the nation's next attorney general.

Attorney General Luther Strange

Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange's campaign for U.S. Senate is expected to report more than $300,000 in his first federal filing. Strange is seeking the Senate seat that will be vacated if Sen. Jeff Sessions is approved as the nation's next attorney general.

Judge follows in the footsteps of her mother

In this July 13, 1985 photo, an eight-year old Jane Levy helps with the buttons on her mother's, Judge Jane Conway, robe before Conway is sworn in as a state district court judge, in Albuquerque, N.M. Levy never thought she would follow in her mother's footsteps. The 38-year-old was appointed to a vacant judgeship in the 2nd Judicial District's Family Court division late in November by Gov. Susana Martinez.

Bentley interviews Strange, Roby others for Senate post

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has interviewed six more potential candidates for the U.S. Senate seat now held by attorney general-designee Jeff Sessions. Bentley's office said the latest round of interviews include state Attorney General Luther Strange, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby and U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer.

Trump’s Perry pick for DOE strange, but no joke

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: President-elect Donald Trump has every right to select whomever he wants for his Cabinet and chief advisory positions. Some of his choices, however, make it harder to distinguish between the reality of our 45th president and the parodies of him on “Saturday Night Live.” Sometimes it seems as if Trump is playing jokes.

That Strange Media Double Standard Is On Display In North Carolina

In what can only be described as one of the most blatant cases of election stealing in American history, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory was defeated after some 94,000 votes were dumped by Durham after state-wide returns showed McCrory winning. These votes were overwhelmingly Democrat and gave the election to the incompetent and ethically suspect Attorney General, Roy Cooper.