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Counting begins in Costa Rica vote dominated by narco violence

Counting begins in Costa Rica vote dominated by narco violence

Vote counting began Sunday evening in Costa Rica after elections dominated by a surge in narco-trafficking and promises of a crackdown from the conservative frontrunner.

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US talking deal with 'highest people' in Cuba: Trump

US talking deal with 'highest people' in Cuba: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was negotiating with Havana's leadership to strike a deal, days after he threatened Cuba's reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade.

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UK ex-ambassador quits Labour over new reports of Epstein links

UK ex-ambassador quits Labour over new reports of Epstein links

Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party Sunday, seeking to avoid causing it "further embarrassment" after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump says closing Kennedy Center arts complex for two years

Trump says closing Kennedy Center arts complex for two years

US President Donald Trump announced Sunday he is closing the Kennedy Center arts complex in Washington for two years, beginning on July 4 -- the nation's 250th anniversary -- for a thorough renovation.

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Formerra and Evonik Expand Distribution Partnership for Healthcare Grades

Formerra and Evonik Expand Distribution Partnership for Healthcare Grades

Agreement Expands Access to Evonik's CARE Brand Medical Grades in the U.S. and Canada

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Hans Vestberg, Former Verizon Chairman and CEO, Joins Digipower X As Senior Advisor

Hans Vestberg, Former Verizon Chairman and CEO, Joins Digipower X As Senior Advisor

This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Company's amended and restated prospectus supplement dated November 18, 2025, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated May 15, 2025.

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Reigning world champs Tinch, Hocker among Millrose winners

Reigning world champs Tinch, Hocker among Millrose winners

Reigning world champions Cordell Tinch and Cole Hocker won titles Sunday at the 118th Millrose Games indoor track meet, while fellow American Yared Nuguse missed a fourth consecutive mile title.

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Early wins for Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga as Grammys begin

Early wins for Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga as Grammys begin

Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga on Sunday each won Grammy awards as music's biggest night got under way in Los Angeles with dozens of prizes handed out before the televised marquee event.

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Venezuelan activist ends '1,675 days' of suffering in prison

Venezuelan activist ends '1,675 days' of suffering in prison

A renowned Venezuelan human rights activist was freed Sunday after more than four years in a notorious Caracas prison, saying he endured 1,675 days behind bars that were "too much pain for a human being."

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Real Madrid scrape win over Rayo, Athletic claim derby draw

Real Madrid scrape win over Rayo, Athletic claim derby draw

Kylian Mbappe stayed calm to roll home a 100th-minute penalty and claim Real Madrid a 2-1 win over nine-man Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in a spicy La Liga derby clash.

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