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Month: November 2024

Moldova’s diaspora tipped the scales in a pivotal election. Critics question the vote’s validity

Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans living abroad voted in record numbers in a presidential runoff that secured victory for pro-Western President Maia Sandu, in a pivotal race that pitted her against a Russia-friendly opponent amid ongoing claims of Russian interference, voter fraud, and intimidation. Sandu’s win, on a campaign promise to advance Moldova’s

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Head of Myanmar’s military government visits close ally China for the first time since taking power

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s state media says the head of Myanmar’s military government embarked upon an official visit this week to China, the embattled Southeast Asian nation’s most important international ally. Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing departed Tuesday and plans to visit Kunming, the capital of China’s Yunnan province, for several regional meetings. It’s the

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US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator has ended a 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Monday on its website that its analysis traced the problem to intake valves that

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Mural unveiled in Los Angeles honoring Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela: “He united this city”

By Dean Fioresi and Iris Salem Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilman Kevin de León celebrated on Sunday in Boyle Heights as a massive mural honoring late Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela was unveiled. Joining them were beloved Dodgers Spanish-language announcer Jaime

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Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office: Officers ‘acted within policy’ during fights with fans at game

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says officers “acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans” while fighting with fans during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters released body-camera footage and details regarding two incidents from the game that resulted in viral videos. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan called

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Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a new redistricting case involving Louisiana’s congressional map with two mostly Black districts. The court said Monday it will review the case, but it won’t hear arguments until early next year. This year’s elections are proceeding under the challenged map, which could boost Democrats’

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