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Government agents raided the residence of Peruvian President Bolhuarte in an investigation into luxury watches

Government agents raided the residence of Peruvian President Bolhuarte in an investigation into luxury watches

LIMA (AP) — Peruvian police stormed through the president’s front door In Boluarte rammed a house at night in search of luxury watches as part of an investigation into possible ill-gotten gains. Police had waited in vain for several minutes for someone to answer the door late Friday as dozens of armed officers carrying ballistic …

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The pope skipped the Good Friday event to preserve his health ahead of Easter, the Vatican said

The pope skipped the Good Friday event to preserve his health ahead of Easter, the Vatican said

ROME — Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, the Vatican said, in a last-minute decision that heightened concerns about his fragile condition during a particularly busy period. Francis was expected to lead the Way of the Cross procession, which reenacts the passion and crucifixion of Christ, …

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Worried about investing in a bubble market?  Try dollar cost averaging.

Worried about investing in a bubble market? Try dollar cost averaging.

In January 2022, financial advisor Andrew Fincher was working with a couple who wanted to invest the six-figure proceeds they made from selling one of their parents’ houses. They were concerned that the market might crash after they bought. Fincher of VLP Financial Advisors in Vienna, Va., recommended the dollar average. Instead of investing all …

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The pope skipped the Good Friday event to preserve his health ahead of Easter, the Vatican said

The pope skipped the Good Friday event to preserve his health ahead of Easter, the Vatican said

ROME — Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, the Vatican said, in a last-minute decision that heightened concerns about his fragile condition during a particularly busy period. Francis was expected to lead the Way of the Cross procession, which reenacts the passion and crucifixion of Christ, …

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Texas appeals court overturns election fraud conviction of woman on probation

Texas appeals court overturns election fraud conviction of woman on probation

A Texas appeals court has overturned a Fort Worth woman’s conviction for voter fraud and five years in prison for voting illegally. Crystal Mason did not know that being on probation for a previous felony conviction left her ineligible to vote in 2016, the Second District Court of Appeals in Fort Worth ruled Thursday. Appearing …

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Argentina’s Milei exchanged sharp words with Mexican and Colombian leaders, heightening tensions

Argentina’s Milei exchanged sharp words with Mexican and Colombian leaders, heightening tensions

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — The spat between Latin American populist leaders dragged on Thursday, after days of Argentine President Javier Millay pushing his leftist counterparts in Mexico and Colombia – culminating in a diplomatic coup the night before. Since the right-wing Millay stepped into the political spotlight last year, he has regularly traded criticism with …

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Trump supporters try again to impeach Wisconsin’s Republican Assembly speaker as first effort fails

Trump supporters try again to impeach Wisconsin’s Republican Assembly speaker as first effort fails

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Supporters of former President Donald Trump are launching a second recall attempt Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from the post after the first attempt appears to have failed. The recall organizers filed papers to launch a second recall effort on Wednesday, just a day after asking a court to give …

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Tennessee politicians strip historically black university of its board

Tennessee politicians strip historically black university of its board

Tennessee governor appoints all-new board of trustees for state’s only publicly funded historically black university from KIMBERLY KRUSIE Associated Press March 28, 2024, 6:20 PM ET • 4 minutes of reading NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trustees of Tennessee’s only publicly funded historically black university were removed Thursday under legislation signed by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Black …

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Massachusetts joins NCAA, sports teams to address youth gambling

Massachusetts joins NCAA, sports teams to address youth gambling

Top Massachusetts officials joined NCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Thursday to announce a new initiative aimed at addressing the public health harms of youth sports gambling from STEVE LEBLANC Associated Press March 28, 2024, 5:21 PM ET • 4 minutes of reading BOSTON — Top Massachusetts officials joined NCAA president and former …

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Trump hopes to raise  million during the Florida fundraiser

Trump hopes to raise $33 million during the Florida fundraiser

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign aims to surpass President Joe Biden’s next week, aiming to take in more than $33 million to set a new single-event fundraising record asked by Biden on Thursday with $25 million, said a person familiar with the Trump event who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal planning. Trump …

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