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Last-minute candidate José Raúl Mulino wins Panama’s presidential election

By JUAN ZAMORANO and MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press PANAMA CITY (AP) — José Raúl Mulino, the stand-in for former President Ricardo Martinelli in Panama’s presidential election, was set to become the new leader of the Central American nation as authorities unofficially called the race Sunday night after his three nearest rivals conceded. The 64-year-old former

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First Alert Weather Alert: Gusty and dusty weekend continues

A First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday evening for windy conditions that could impact your plans. A strong area of low pressure is bringing gusty winds and cooler temperatures along with the threat of reduced visibility and poor air quality. A Wind Advisory will stay in effect through 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Travelers,

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Last-minute candidate José Raúl Mulino heads to victory in Panama’s presidential election

By JUAN ZAMORANO and MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press PANAMA CITY (AP) — José Raúl Mulino, the stand-in for former President Ricardo Martinelli in Panama’s presidential election, was set to become the new leader of the Central American nation as authorities unofficially calling the race Sunday night with 88% of the vote counted. The 64-year-old former

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Last-minute candidate José Raúl Mulino heads to victory in Panama presidential election

By JUAN ZAMORANO and MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press PANAMA CITY (AP) — José Raúl Mulino, the stand-in candidate for disqualified ex-President Ricardo Martinelli, was on a path to victory in Panama’s presidential election Sunday night as his three closest rivals conceded. The 64-year-old former security minister had nearly 35% of the vote, giving him a

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Mulino, stand-in for former president barred from running, leads Panama presidential vote count

By JUAN ZAMORANO and MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press PANAMA CITY (AP) — José Raúl Mulino, the stand-in for disqualified ex-President Ricardo Martinelli in Panama’s presidential election, took the lead in early returns Sunday night, holding 34% of the votes and a nearly 10-point lead over his four competitors. Though only 60% of the votes had

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An engineer made history as Georgia Tech’s first Black graduate; 59 years later, he passes the torch to his granddaughter

By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 60 years after Atlanta native and engineer Ronald Yancey overcame barriers to become Georgia Institute of Technology’s first Black graduate, he presented his granddaughter with her diploma as she followed in her family’s footsteps. Deanna Yancey, who is among a few of her relatives to have attended

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