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Mar 21 2024
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Smaller apartments a solution in Seattle
SEATTLE -- Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family's single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose. The 180-square-foot room is filled with an air mattress where she, her partner and their children, ages 2 and 4, sleep. It's also where they play or watch TV. At mealtimes, it becomes their dining room. It's a tight squeeze for the family of asylum-seekers from
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteMar 20 2024
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Woman arrested in connection with David Ortiz shooting, Dominican police say
Police in the Dominican Republic say a woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting of Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz five years ago. The Hall of Fame designated hitter affectionately known as Big Papi was shot by a gunman on June 9, 2019, in his native Dominican Republic. Eleven people were arrested in the immediate aftermath. On Wednesday, the Dominican Republic National Police
NBC 10 BostonAug 21 2019
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Venezuela crisis pushes women into ‘forced motherhood’
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Dr. Saturnina Clemente pulls up to the small clinic in the impoverished Caucaguita neighborhood armed with one of Venezuela’s most sought-after commodities: Hormonal implants to prevent pregnancy.
In a country where contraceptives are in short supply, word in the shantytown on the outskirts of Venezuela’s capital spreads quickly. The lucky get on a list run by
Associated PressNov 27 2022
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The U.S. is trying to mend ties with Venezuela. One big reason? Oil
Under former President Donald Trump, the United States pushed hard for regime change in Venezuela. In response to a crackdown on democracy by Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro, Washington in 2019 placed sanctions on the country's vital oil sector. Along with more than 50 countries, the U.S. recognized opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's rightful president. And it
NPR (Online News)Nov 27 2022
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U.S. Eases Oil Sanctions on Venezuela, Chevron to Resume Some Production
The United States eased its oil sanctions on Venezuela on Saturday as it authorized Chevron to resume pumping crude oil in the Latin American country and export it to the U.S.
This decision allows Chevron, the second-largest U.S. oil company, to continue working on existing projects in Venezuela through a license, which could be canceled by the U.S. at any time, that lasts six months
NewsweekFeb 12 2019
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Venezuela crisis: Maduro condemns 'extremist' Trump
Venezuela's embattled President Nicolás Maduro has called Donald Trump's government a "gang of extremists" and blamed the US for his country's crisis.
BBC NewsFeb 24 2019
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Pompeo keeps open military option for Venezuela
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday continued to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's regime to back down as unrest in the country continues to escalate, continuing to say that military interference is not off the table.
PoliticoMar 19 2024
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Bill Banning Foreign Adversaries from Buying Indiana Farmland Signed –
(Indianapolis, IN) – Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed a bill into law that bans China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela from owning or leasing farmland in Indiana. The bill (House Enrolled Act 1183), which was written and introduced by Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer), also prevents China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from buying any real estate within 10 miles of all military
WRBI RadioAug 12 2017
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Trump Alarms Venezuela With Talk of a ‘Military Option’
President Trump’s remarks on Friday that he would not rule out a “military option” to quell the chaos in Venezuela set off a late-night diplomatic duel, with the defense minister accusing Mr. Trump of “an act of madness” and the White House saying it had turned away a call from Venezuela’s president.
New York Times (News)Mar 16 2024
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Yankees’ Gleyber Torres continues scorching spring with two more hits
Noteworthy items from the Yankees’ Grapefruit League action on Friday: Gleyber Torres’ hot streak at the plate continued with another homer and a double, as the second baseman went 2-for-2 in a 6-2 loss to the Pirates at Steinbrenner Field. Luis Torrens, vying for a catching spot in the organization after returning to the franchise that signed him out of Venezuela a dozen years ago, was forced
New York Post (News)