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Month: December 2023

Rights group says security services in Belarus raid apartments and detain election observers

By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A local human rights center says security services in Belarus are breaking into apartments and detaining people in their workplaces as they carry out hundreds of searches among election observers ahead of next year’s vote. It’s the latest crackdown against human rights and democracy figures in

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George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court

By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos ‘ lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in Santos’ criminal fraud case Tuesday, successfully fending off prosecutors’ attempts to speed up the the ousted congressman’s trial. In Santos’ first court appearance since he was expelled from Congress earlier this month,

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Mariana Rodríguez, la ‘influencer’ que busca ser alcaldesa de una de las tres ciudades más importantes de México

CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — En 2017 a Mariana Rodríguez se le ocurrió publicar un video en Instagram de cómo se maquillaba. Las reacciones comenzaron a llegar. Al inicio incluso Samuel García, su entonces novio y ahora esposo y gobernador de Nuevo León, criticó sus videos. Años después de ese video de maquillaje, la popularidad sería

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Maryland college students speak about antisemitism on campus as hate incidents rise

By Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Tensions have been building on college campuses across the country since the Israel-Hamas war began as schools struggle to balance freedom of speech while condemning hate. At the University of Maryland’s flagship campus in College Park, incidents at rallies last month

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Thousands gather to honor Mexico’s Virgin of Guadalupe on anniversary of 1531 apparition

By FERNANDA PESCE Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thousands of people sang the traditional Mexican birthday song “Las mañanitas” at Mexico City’s Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe to honor the virgin on the 492nd anniversary of her apparition in 1531. Authorities estimate that over five million faithful visited the Basilica during the days

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Maná drummer Alex González shares big plans for 2024, including playing London for the first time

By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — During a career than spans over four decades, Grammy-winning Mexican rockers Maná have toured the world, yet has never played London. That changes next July when the foursome plays the OVO Arena Wembley, and drummer Alex González says the band is “freaking out” about it,“ calling

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8 arrested after blocking traffic on Interstate 94 near Lowry Tunnel during rush hour

By Riley Moser Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Authorities say several protesters caused traffic to come to a standstill on Interstate 94 near the Lowry Hill Tunnel in Minneapolis during rush hour Monday evening. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, troopers received reports around 4:30 p.m. of groups gathering

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Zelenskyy appears to change few minds on grim Capitol Hill as aid package for Ukraine risks collapse

By LISA MASCARO and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — His country’s future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told senators Tuesday that with U.S. aid his fighters can beat back the Russian invasion. But with funding in doubt, his grim trip to Capitol Hill was far from the hero’s welcome he received last

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