Soccer fan violence, a recession, strikes and a suspected bombing plot by vegans have rattled Argentina as it prepares to play host to world leaders.
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‘Destined for failure’: Evangelicals question John Chau’s sincere, ill-advised plan
A missions group that trained John Chau said he was “well prepared” to visit North Sentinel, but evangelicals in missions work question his approach.
El Chapo Trial Has Yet to Reveal Mexico’s Dark Secrets of Narco-Corruption
Several of Judge Brian M. Cogan’s decisions to limit what witnesses testify about bribery allegations has disappointed observers in Mexico.
Cohen pleads guilty, cooperates with Mueller probe
President Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about a Moscow real estate deal he pursued on Trump’s behalf, signaling his cooperation with special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe. (Nov. 29)
Michael B. Jordan on getting ready for ‘Creed II’ role
Michael B. Jordan on getting in shape to take on Victor Drago in “Creed II”: “I didn’t want it to be a David and Goliath thing.” (Nov. 22)
VA reverses course on GI Bill payments, will repay possibly short-changed veterans
VA officials had previously told lawmakers the amount of work it would take to figure out how many were shortchanged might not be worthit.
Red River rematch: Texas-OU away from fair for Big 12 title
No. 5 Oklahoma and No. 9 Texas are playing in a rare Red River rivalry rematch with a Big 12 title on the line
Officials: Money the motive in NJ family slaying
Prosecutors said Thursday that financial motives led a New Jersey technology executive to kill his brother, the brother’s wife and their young children before setting fire to their two homes last week. (Nov. 29)
Letter 83: Australia’s ‘Hollowed Out’ Politics, Explained
Is there a void at the center of Australian politics? And who is to blame? This week’s Australia Letter seeks answers.
Trump dismantles climate efforts as warnings grow
President Donald Trump continues to dismantle Obama administration efforts to combat coal, gas and oil emissions even as world leaders are set to gather in Poland to fine tune the 2015 landmark global climate deal reached in Paris. (Nov. 29)
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