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Will El Mencho’s cartel wage ‘total war’ against Mexico? | About That

Violence and shelter-in-place orders are rippling out across Mexico after the military killed a cartel leader commonly known as ‘El Mencho.’ Andrew Chang explains how Jalisco New Generation, arguably Mexico’s most dangerous cartel, has been building a criminal empire for several years. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images CBC | World News

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What we know about the U.S. military buildup near Iran

The U.S. has deployed dozens of military aircraft and other assets to bases in and near the Middle East, with President Donald Trump suggesting Thursday strikes against Iran could begin “within 10 days” if a deal is not reached about its nuclear program. CBC | World News

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How Colbert went to war with CBS and the FCC | About That

Late Show host Stephen Colbert is accusing CBS of forbidding him to air his interview with James Talarico — a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate — citing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules about ensuring a level playing field during elections. Andrew Chang breaks down Colbert’s comments about the regulations, explains how they actually work, and puts it all in context with ...

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