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Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer’s Senate leadership

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As Democrats savor their Election Day victories, some are capitalizing on the victory of New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and calling out party leaders for snubbing progressives, warning that alienating the left could cost them crucial House seats needed to take control and counter President

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Colombian artists transform Pablo Escobar’s hippos and excesses into art

By ASTRID SUÁREZ Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian photographer Édgar Jiménez walks around a room exhibiting “Adam and Eve,” his portrait of two of the first hippopotamuses that were brought to Colombia by late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. Jiménez, who once served as Escobar’s personal photographer, recalls taking the picture

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Judge optimistic about improvements at Chicago-area ICE facility with alleged ‘inhumane’ conditions

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge expressed optimism Friday at the government’s progress in making required changes to a Chicago-area federal immigration facility with alleged “inhumane” conditions. Many of the changes included regular cleanings, ordering bedding and making drinking water and soap more readily available for people held in the

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Florida is suing Planned Parenthood over the safety of abortion drugs. Here’s what to know

By KATE PAYNE Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, claiming the organization is “misrepresenting the safety” of abortion pills. It is the latest legal challenge aimed at abortion pills, which are the most common way to end a pregnancy in the U.S., and

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Florida is suing Planned Parenthood over the safety of abortion drugs. Here’s what to know

By KATE PAYNE Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, claiming the organization is “misrepresenting the safety” of abortion pills. It is the latest legal challenge aimed at abortion pills, which are the most common way to end a pregnancy in the U.S., and

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Brazil’s Supreme Court panel unanimously rejects Bolsonaro’s appeal, upholding 27-year sentence

Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — The justices on Brazil’s Supreme Court panel reviewing former President Jair Bolsonaro’s appeal unanimously rejected his request on Friday. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the case’s rapporteur, rejected all defense arguments, calling them “unfeasible,” and said there were no omissions in the sentencing. He was later followed by Justices Flávio

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Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges

By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges, citing the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year’s post-career embrace of his Christian faith and longtime sobriety. Strawberry was an outfielder and eight-time All-Star, including seven with

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