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“One key flashpoint to watch is whether the same concerns over the drugs trade and organized crime that were used to justify action against Maduro are used to extract concessions from Mexico,” the group chief economist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

After the Rams lost to the Falcons last Monday following a first-half malaise, coach Sean McVay declared his starters would play against the Cardinals.

From Los Angeles Times

McVay said last week that safety Quentin Lake would return from an elbow injury and play against the Cardinals, but the Rams chose to give him one more week.

From Los Angeles Times

That was the case Sunday as the Chargers, playing their backups, put up an impressive fight against the division-rival Denver Broncos, vying for the top seed in the AFC.

From Los Angeles Times

Beijing has been leveraging the two countries' shared history of fighting against Japan during the 20th Century, Mr Park said.

From BBC