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On board a Spanish high-speed train in the aftermath of the system's latest catastrophe

ZAMORA, Spain (AP) — For decades, Spaniards have been avid users of the country’s touted high-speed trains, choosing the Ave, Spanish for “bird,” over driving or flying for work trips or holidays each year.But two devastating collisions in nine months that killed more than 100 people have shaken...

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North Miami mayor’s supporters call for opponent’s disqualification

Supporters of disqualified North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme are demanding that his opponent also be removed from the ballot over a qualifying fee discrepancy, adding to the election turmoil just days before voters head to the polls.

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DOJ warns local election officials of impostors posing as federal election monitors

With Election Day just days away, the Justice Department has warned local election officials about anyone who may be posing as impostors to monitor election procedures. Friday was another busy day of early in-person voting at polling sites across Miami-Dade. So far, the lead-up to Election Day has...

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North Miami election thrown into uncertainty as candidates are disqualified

Several candidates in North Miami’s mayoral and City Council races have been disqualified over election law violations, triggering legal battles and confusion among voters just days before Election Day.

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Voters in Coral Gables line up for early voting

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Early voting sets midterms record, breaking 2022 mark

On a crisp October morning, residents of Coral Gables gathered outside the local MAC Center, eagerly awaiting their turn to cast their ballots during the early voting period. The air buzzed with conversations about candidates and issues that matter most to their families, a reminder of the civic...

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Some voters with felony convictions face new rules for the midterms

Incarcerated people at the Cook County Jail in Chicago cast their votes in the 2020 Illinois primary election. This year, more than a handful of states across the country have enacted laws changing voting rules for people with felony convictions. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)A half-dozen...

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