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PoliticsApr 7

Zimbabwe's ruling party proposes draft law eliminating direct presidential elections

Zimbabwe's ruling party has introduced draft legislation that would remove voters' ability to directly elect the president.

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WorldMar 6

U.S., Canada Scramble Jets After Russian Aircraft Enter Defense Zone

NORAD detected Russian military aircraft operating in Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones, prompting fighter jet response.

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PoliticsMar 11

SBA Administrator Loeffler Announces Multi-State Fraud Investigation Initiative

Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler announced plans for fraud investigations across all 50 states while reporting staff reductions.

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FinanceMar 11

Cintas to Acquire Uniform Supplier UniFirst in $5.5 Billion Deal

Workplace products company Cintas agreed to buy uniform supplier UniFirst for $5.5 billion in enterprise value.

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OtherMar 12

Two separate murder cases involve husbands charged with killing wives

Courts in Wales and Ohio are handling distinct cases where husbands are accused of fatally stabbing their wives.

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WorldMar 20

Multiple Business Stories from Asia: IPO, Military Display, Auto Sales

Three separate business developments emerged from Asia including a Chinese robotics IPO, North Korean military equipment unveiling, and Chinese EV expansion.

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PoliticsMar 11

Smartmatic Seeks to Dismiss Criminal Charges, Claims Trump Retaliation

Voting technology company Smartmatic filed a motion to dismiss criminal money laundering charges, alleging the prosecution is retribution from Trump.

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PoliticsMar 11

Rubio Designates Afghanistan as 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, citing Taliban tactics against Americans.

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PoliticsMar 5

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Questions on Iran Policy, Transportation Promises

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to answer questions about Iran's leadership while facing criticism over changes to transportation policy.

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FinanceMar 22

Chinese Officials Promote Economic Stability Message to Global Business Leaders

Chinese central bank governor and officials emphasize China's economic stability and trade performance in outreach to international CEOs and investors.

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WorldMar 16

Tehran Residents Report New Security Checkpoints Amid Anti-Protest Measures

Residents in Iran's capital describe increased security presence with new checkpoints where people are stopped and searched.

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OtherMar 5

Louisiana Mayor Faces Criminal Charges Involving Alleged Sexual Assault

Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts, 43, is facing criminal charges related to alleged sexual assault, with court proceedings ongoing.

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PoliticsMar 5

DNA Evidence Links Suspect to 2003 Rape After Innocent Man Served 17 Years

A suspect has been charged with a 2003 rape case after DNA evidence emerged, following Andrew Malkinson's wrongful conviction and 17-year imprisonment.

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FinanceMar 5

Federal Court Advances Toward Ordering Tariff Refunds

A U.S. court has taken initial steps toward potentially ordering refunds of billions in previously collected tariffs.

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FinanceMar 10

Two Major Corporate Financial Moves: Salesforce Plans $25B Raise, Meta Veteran Seeks $1B

Salesforce plans to raise up to $25 billion for share buybacks while a Meta executive and Sequoia partner aim to raise over $1 billion for new firm.

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