Rafael Dominguez covers elections, campaigns, and political movements across the Americas. His reporting bridges domestic and hemispheric politics with a focus on voter behavior and coalition dynamics.
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Two unvaccinated individuals have died from measles in Lancaster County, marking the state's first deaths from the disease since 1991 and the first reported in the U.S. this year.
Senator defeats Rep. Ralph Norman in contentious Republican primary that drew national attention and exposed party divisions over abortion politics
Midway through the second year, the administration faces mounting questions about whether it's governing or already campaigning for re-election.

A toddler returns home to his family following weeks of intensive medical treatment after a harrowing encounter with a crocodile.
China vows to defend economic ties with Tehran after US threatens secondary sanctions on nations buying Iranian crude.
A high-speed pursuit ended in tragedy as one person died at the scene and a woman remains in critical condition.

The case highlights tensions between military service and immigration enforcement as families of active-duty personnel face deportation proceedings.
Longtime resident remembered as funeral arrangements set for Tuesday morning at Dossman Funeral Home.
A longtime Dexter resident spent her final days at Cedar Court Care Center, embraced by loved ones who gathered to honor a life nearly a century long.

Trade talks collapse as U.S. president escalates tariff threats on vehicles and other products, prompting Canada's prime minister to promise matching countermeasures.
Lim Oon Kuin's daughter fails to block key materials as family faces charges tied to collapsed oil-trading empire
Abu Agila Masud's prosecution postponed for third time just days before scheduled start, raising questions about case readiness

Family of Surajit demands answers as college student's disappearance stretches into weeks without breakthrough.
The club fighting to stay in Ireland's top flight stumbled at home in the first match of what manager Kevin Doherty calls their "win or bust" run.
As Kyiv pushes deeper into Russian territory, the precision strike missile is proving its worth — but questions remain about supply and impact.

The Duke of Sussex steps down from conservation charity following revelations that rangers committed abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.
Nearly half of entry-level positions have vanished in twelve months, leaving new degree-holders scrambling for opportunities not seen since the financial crisis recovery.
Three civilians died in an attack Ukrainian officials say was carried out by a Russian drone operating entirely on artificial intelligence—a watershed moment in modern warfare.

The Dutch forward's standout performance couldn't break the deadlock as the Reds battled to a hard-earned draw in the northeast.
Two men injured after Merlin GT aircraft plunges into forest while attempting water landing on Paddy's Pond near St. John's
Cookie, Lucy and Bunny are clearing invasive brush along city roadsides while teaching residents about fire prevention through their appetites.

House Democratic leader's closed-door meeting with Trump adviser ignites backlash as progressives question what common ground exists with the administration.
Federal land management agency faces staffing reductions and funding uncertainty, raising concerns among rural towns dependent on public forests
Saffie's mother describes the transformation as miraculous after groundbreaking Luxturna treatment reverses inherited blindness.

Revolutionary Guards claim control over vessels in strategic waterway as both nations vie for dominance in critical oil transit route.
New data reveals persistent racial inequalities in police searches of minors, even as total numbers drop across England and Wales.
Prime Minister acknowledges No 10 inquiries on behalf of former communications chief now embroiled in scandal over convicted offender ties

Viral video captures frustrated commuter storming BJP event to berate Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan as traffic gridlock paralyzes city streets.
The President extends his deadline for Iran while keeping the world's oil artery under U.S. naval control — a high-stakes bet that pressure breeds negotiation.
President Trump announced he will delay military strikes against Iran while demanding a unified peace proposal from Tehran's fractured negotiating teams. The extension comes as U.S. naval forces maintain their controversial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, keeping global oil markets on edge and allies questioning American strategy in the Gulf.
The fragile cease-fire, set to collapse within hours, gets a last-minute extension as Islamabad scrambles to broker a path out of open war.