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Uruguay's once-dull election has become a dead heat in the presidential runoff
Uruguayans are returning to the polls for a second round of voting to choose their next presidentWorld - ABC News - 5 hours ago -
Uruguay’s Presidential Election Is Headed to a Runoff
Yamandú Orsi, a center-left former mayor, finished first on Sunday but fell short of the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid another round of voting.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
McCaul detained at Dulles, acknowledges mistake in mixing alcohol, Ambien
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) on Wednesday acknowledged he had been briefly detained at Dulles International Airport earlier this month because airport authorities thought he appeared drunk. ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Alaska Airlines flight from Dulles makes emergency landing at LAX
The pilot declared an emergency landing as a precaution after a tire blew out during take-off. No one was injured.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
What Worries Me About Uruguay’s Elections This Year
An unexciting campaign mirrors young Uruguayans’ lack of enthusiasm for democracy.Top stories - The New York Times - 22 hours ago -
Our Fun Friend Bails on Dinner Dates but Still Sends Her Dull Husband. Help!
Tired of being saddled with “dud” husbands when their more exciting wives bow out of plans, a reader wonders if there’s a way to delicately insist that both members of a couple attend.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30 -
Vote on lowering pension age to 60 jangles nerves in Uruguay
Public to decide on a union-backed reform that worries the government, economists and marketsWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Uruguay presidential election heads to runoff with center-left candidate in lead
Yamandú Orsi came out ahead of two conservative rivals as voters rejected a controversial pension reform plan. Uruguay is heading for a tight presidential election runoff next month after a ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Uruguay's presidential runoff will be tight. But with rivals in agreement, it's no nail-biter
Uruguay’s presidential election has opened a four-week window during which the leading center-left and center-right coalitions will go all-out to pull more voters into their camps ahead of a heated ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
Ex-Uruguay striker Forlán loses pro doubles debut
Former soccer star Diego Forlán's newfound career in professional tennis started with a doubles loss Wednesday at the Uruguay Open.Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
Argentina beats Peru to close in on World Cup spot; Brazil and Uruguay draw
Lautaro Martínez’s goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru in a South American qualifying match in Buenos Aires and put the hosts close to a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico ...Sports - ABC News - 4 days 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 allianceWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Polls open in Uruguay in a general election free of the deep political divisions seen elsewhere in South America
Polls open in Uruguay in a general election free of the deep political divisions seen elsewhere in South AmericaWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Polls close in Uruguay's general election after a quiet day that saw the nation live up to its reputation for stability
Polls close in Uruguay's general election after a quiet day that saw the nation live up to its reputation for stabilityWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Front-runners in Uruguay's presidential race say they'll face off in a second round of voting next month
Front-runners in Uruguay's presidential race say they'll face off in a second round of voting next monthWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Uruguay beats Colombia 3-2 on last-minute goal in South American qualifying
Uruguay beat Colombia 3-2 with a last-minute goal in South American World Cup qualifying, and eased the pressure on coach Marcelo BielsaSports - ABC News - November 15 -
Brazil vs. Uruguay lineups, odds: Where to watch CONMEBOL WCQ, live stream, prediction, pick
Selecao and Celeste vie to finish 2024 in second spotSports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
Jeff Bezos kills the once-great Washington Post
Two billionaire newspaper owners, Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos, have announced their papers will not be endorsing any presidential candidates in the 2024 election, citing their organizations' ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?
A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Gustave Caillebotte — a once-in-a-generation show at the Musée d’Orsay
A riveting retrospective shows how the painter reframed 19th-century ParisWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Saturday Sessions: Hippo Campus performs "Everything At Once"
The four members of indie rock band Hippo Campus met while attending a Minnesota performing arts high school, and hit it big with the release of their first EP after graduating. Since then, they've ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Cook, once-touted WR recruit, leaves Longhorns
Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II is no longer with the program.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
Gavin Newsom Looks the Part as Democrats Seek Savior
Old photos of the California governor (and navy-suit enthusiast) are being widely shared as bruised Democrats seek a savior.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 14