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China's New Silk Road project is lending out billions to countries in Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa to build and upgrade railways, ports, pipelines, power grids and highways. Above: A Kenya Railways train pulls shipping containers as it departs from the Mombasa port station.
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Health & Science
China lends billions to poor countries. Is that a burden ... or a blessing?
Andrew Connelly
China doles out much cash for infrastructure. It must be repaid. Is that frustrating for recipients? A new survey has a surprising answer. But skeptics wonder: How honest were the participants?
In this Nov. 2, 2010, file photo, then Florida Republican congressional candidate David Rivera speaks in Coral Gables, Fla. Federal authorities say Rivera broke the law in his dealings with Venezuela's state-run oil company.
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Politics
A former Florida congressman is arrested on charges of lobbying for Venezuela
Bill Chappell
Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, talks to reporters on Nov. 17, 2022.
Drew Angerer
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Politics
Jan. 6 committee is likely to make criminal referrals related to Capitol attack
Barbara Sprunt
Portugal forward Gonçalo Ramos celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal, his hat-trick, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Switzerland on December 6, 2022.
Jewel Samad
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Sports
Portugal dismantles Switzerland to reach the World Cup quarterfinals
Tom Goldman
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Hilton Anatole on Aug. 06 in Dallas, Texas.
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Politics
Former President Donald Trump's company is found guilty of criminal tax fraud
Andrea Bernstein
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A "vote here" sign marks the entrance to an early voting station in downtown Minneapolis in 2018.
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Brian Lawson rolls a marijuana cigarette at the BC Marijuana Party Headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver is in the marijuana-friendly corner of Canada.
  1. Arkansas cannabis trade group to seek changes in laws related to marijuana possession
  2. Governor Hutchinson and Arkansas business leaders voice opposition to recreational marijuana proposal
  3. Craighead Co.-Jonesboro Public Library funding issue featured during the NEA Political Animals debate
Coronavirus
Gearing up for fall, health officials are recommending a new round of booster shots.
  1. Omicron boosters: Do I need one, and if so, when?
  2. COVID cases in Arkansas seem to be following familiar pattern
  3. Summer boosters for people under 50 shelved in favor of updated boosters in the fall
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Mark White, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, speaks to reporters alongside Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View.
  1. Biden administration grants approval for new Arkansas Medicaid expansion initiatives
  2. Paragould officer is recovering after being injured in a shooting
  3. Poll: Arkansas Voters suggest a mixed bag for Issues 1, 2 and 3
Across Arkansas
(From left) Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Democrat Chris Jones and Libertarian Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. met Friday in a debate for candidates in the race for governor hosted by Arkansas PBS.
  1. Arkansas governor candidates debate education, taxes
  2. Griffin, Gibson face off in lively debate for Attorney General of Arkansas
  3. Arkansas School Safety Commission makes 56 recommendations
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