‘Maricarmen,’ Whose Eviction Enraged Spaniards, Dies at 87
María del Carmen Abascal, aged and ailing, became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis when she was evicted two weeks ago, prompting mass protests and triggering national elections. More
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‘Maricarmen,’ Whose Eviction Enraged Spaniards, Dies at 87
María del Carmen Abascal, aged and ailing, became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis when she was evicted two weeks ago, prompting mass protests and triggering national elections. More
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Italy Weighs Controversial Law Giving Bonus Seats to Election Winners
Supporters of the law say it would bring stability to a country with a long history of short-lived governments, but critics see the measure as a threat to democracy. More
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5 Takeaways From the First Iowa Senate Debate
In a top Senate battleground, Representative Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee, sparred with Josh Turek, her Democratic rival, on policy issues ranging from Medicaid to term limits. More
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Arizona Congressional Candidate Says She Was Raped While Fixing Sign
Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democrat, said the attack in August occurred while she was repairing a damaged campaign sign. More
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At Texas Rally, Trump and Paxton Make for an Awkward Pair
The president offered support for the Republican Senate candidate, after earlier grumbles, but focused much of his speech on a defense of his own record. More
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Newsom Mulls Sparing Lives of All 563 Prisoners on Death Row in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom ramped up talks after a botched execution in Tennessee. More
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Who Is Ken Paxton Turning to for Help in the Texas Senate Race?
Trump is in Texas tonight to stump for the Senate candidate. More
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Man Posing as ICE Agent at Miami Polling Site Faces Felony Charges
Danilo Alves Silva wore an Immigration and Customs Enforcement costume from Amazon at a polling location for the Brazilian presidential election. More
