investigation

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Gov. Rubén Rocha said late Friday that he requested a leave of absence after Mexico’s federal government launched an investigation to determine whether he should be arrested and extradited to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

After weeks of investigation, Michelle discovered that her father was Alex, the brother of a woman who had been friends with their mother.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“I will not allow myself to be used to harm the movement I belong to,” Rocha said in a short video address, adding that his leave aims to “facilitate the investigation by Mexican authorities.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Further investigation showed that these X-rays came from extremely hot plasma reaching temperatures of about 150 million degrees, far hotter and brighter than expected for a star like this.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

“But Novis, if I find out you helped her in any way, or obstructed my investigation in any way, you’ll be guilty of treason in time of war.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin