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BOGOTA, Colombia | Colombians vote on anti-corruption referendum

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BOGOTA, Colombia  — Colombians are voting Sunday in a first-of-a-kind referendum that aims to curb corruption in a country where white-collar criminals are fast replacing drug gangs and paramilitary groups in penetrating the upper echelons of power. The referendum seeks to slash the salaries of Colombia’s Congress members and to bring laws that make public … Continue reading BOGOTA, Colombia | Colombians vote on anti-corruption referendum →

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CHICAGO | APNewsBreak: DNC, TV networks discuss presidential debates

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CHICAGO  — The Democratic Party has begun conversations with television networks about a series of presidential primary debates in 2019, a top party official has told The Associated Press. The talks are “in the very early stages,” according to the official, who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of … Continue reading CHICAGO | APNewsBreak: DNC, TV networks discuss presidential debates →

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HARARE, Zimbabwe | The Latest: Zimbabwe president’s inauguration set for Sunday

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HARARE, Zimbabwe— The Latest on Zimbabwe’s disputed presidential election (all times local): 6 p.m. A spokesman for Zimbabwe’s ruling party says the inauguration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa will be on Sunday after the constitutional court upheld his election win. Paul Mangwana says the daylong event at the National Sports Stadium in the capital, Harare, will … Continue reading HARARE, Zimbabwe | The Latest: Zimbabwe president’s inauguration set for Sunday →

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LOS ANGELES | Tambor: He was difficult on ‘Transparent,’ denies misconduct

LOS ANGELES — Fired “Transparent” actor Jeffrey Tambor says he was difficult to work with on the show but rejects allegations of sexual misconduct. Tambor says in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter he yelled at people on the set, including series creator Jill Soloway, and was tactless. Tambor says his behavior stemmed from worry … Continue reading LOS ANGELES | Tambor: He was difficult on ‘Transparent,’ denies misconduct →

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The Latest: Jeffrey Tambor decries ouster from ‘Transparent’

LOS ANGELES /February 15, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) — The Latest on the decision to remove Jeffrey Tambor from his Emmy-winning role in the Amazon series “Transparent” (all times local): 5:45 p.m. Jeffrey Tambor says he is “profoundly disappointed” in the way Amazon Studios has handled an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him that led to … Continue reading The Latest: Jeffrey Tambor decries ouster from ‘Transparent’ →

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Amazon: ‘Transparent’ star Jeffrey Tambor out of series

LOS ANGELES /February 16, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) —Amazon Studios says “Transparent” star Jeffrey Tambor won’t be on the series when it returns for its fifth season. The decision confirmed Thursday by an Amazon spokeswoman followed the reported conclusion of an internal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. A representative for Tambor didn’t immediately respond to a request … Continue reading Amazon: ‘Transparent’ star Jeffrey Tambor out of series →