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Spain election comes at height of summer holidays

Spain will hold general elections this Sunday at the height of summer, when millions of citizens are likely to be vacationing away from their regular polling places. (July 21) (AP video/ Renata Brito, Emilio Morenatti)
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Tear gas as protest turns violent in Haiti capital

Protesters took to the streets of Haiti’s capital on Thursday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry and to call for a further lowering of fuel prices. Demonstrators burned tires and threw rocks at police, who responded with tear gas. …

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Northeast floods devastate struggling farmers

When devastating floods swept through the Northeast, farmers were dealt a severe blow at the worst possible time. Plants were too early to harvest, but are now too late to replant in the abbreviated growing season. (July 21) (AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi)

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Jan. 6 investigation closes in on former President Trump

Already facing criminal cases in New York and Florida, former President Donald Trump is in increasing legal peril as investigations into his efforts to cling to power after his election loss appear to be coming to a head. (July 20)
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AP Top Stories July 20 P

Here’s the latest for Thursday, July 20: Los Angeles store get $1 million for selling winning Powerball ticket; Russia pounds Ukraine port cities; RFK Jr. testifies before House panel; Cricket tries for foothold in U.S.
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Sagrada Familia balancing worship and tourism

Like other sacred sites across southern Europe, the basilica is looking for ways to accommodate the faithful who come to pray and the millions of visitors who often pay to tour its art and architecture. (July 2023)