Maine is the latest to join an interstate compact to elect the president by popular voteLaMelo Ball again considering ankle braces after injuries limited him to 58 games over two seasonsRevised budget adjustment removes obstacle as Maine lawmakers try to wrap up workProminent New York church, sued for gender bias, moves forward with male pastor candidateInaugural Golden Panda Awards aims to boost global cultural exchangesLloyd Omdahl, a former North Dakota lieutenant governor and newspaper columnist, dies at 93Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commoditiesPolice declare Sydney church stabbing a terror attack 'motivated by religious extremism'Bill meant to improve math skills passes as Kentucky lawmakers approach end of legislative sessionTwo bodies are found in hunt for Kansas moms who disappeared two weeks ago