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Uruguay, one of Latin America's strongest democracies, heads to a runoff between two moderates

The leading contenders in Uruguay’s presidential election say voters in the small South American nation had sent the race to a run-off in November

12:01AM ( 2 months ago )

Uruguay election: Voters in one of Latin America's strongest democracies pick between 2 centrists

The small South American nation of Uruguay is holding a remarkably civilized general election on Sunday that pits an incumbent conservative coalition against a moderate left-wing alliance in a country free from the political histrionics of other presidential contests around the world

12:01AM ( 2 months ago )

Polls open in stable Uruguay in a vote free of political hostility seen elsewhere in the region

Polls have opened in the small South American nation of Uruguay in a remarkably civilized general election that pits an incumbent conservative coalition against a moderate left-wing alliance

12:01AM ( 2 months ago )

Uruguay's elections buck the Latin American trend, offering voters a choice between 2 moderates

The polls have closed in Uruguay’s general election, a remarkably civilized contest between two moderate candidates that saw the small South American nation live up to its reputation for political stability

12:01AM ( 2 months ago )

State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politics

At least two dozen states have passed or proposed “alien land laws” targeting Chinese nationals and companies from purchasing property or land because of China’s status as a foreign adversary

11:55PM ( 2 months ago )

Trump's deportation plans worry families with relatives in US illegally

Donald Trump has promised to stage the largest mass deportation in U.S. history if elected

11:53PM ( 2 months ago )

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts

North Dakota voters this fall could end the property tax by approving a ballot measure that opponents say would drastically slash a variety of state services

11:50PM ( 2 months ago )

Tennant kicks go-ahead 51-yarder, No. 16 K-State stops Kansas on 4th down to preserve 29-27 win

Avery Johnson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Chris Tennant kicked a 51-yard go-ahead field goal with 1:42 to go and No. 16 Kansas State stopped Kansas on fourth down to preserve a 29-27 victory Saturday night

11:50PM ( 2 months ago )

Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates

Missouri voters are considering whether to make the state the 40th jurisdiction to legalize sports betting

11:49PM ( 2 months ago )

New Haven rejected plans for a Black college in 1831. Generations later, it's considering an apology

Officials in New Haven, Connecticut, are considering a public apology for a decision by city leaders in 1831 to reject what would have been the nation's first Black college

11:46PM ( 2 months ago )