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Action was taken to rein in rampant corruption two decades ago, but there are growing signs the world’s fourth-most populous country is losing the fight.

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At least seven people were injured, the authorities said. The authorities said they believed it to be “an isolated incident” but have not ruled out a connection to the attack in New Orleans.

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A fireworks explosion in the Honolulu area has killed 2 people and injured 20  CNN 3 dead, dozens injured in massive fireworks explosion in Aliamanu  Hawaii News Now Fireworks explosion in Honolulu area kills 3, injures at least 20  KTVU FOX 2 San

Tesla Cybertruck explosion at Trump hotel in Vegas investigated as a possible terrorist act, law enforcement official says  CNN Las Vegas police believe Tesla Cybertruck fire ‘an isolated incident,’ thank Elon Musk for data  NBC News 1 Dead After a Cybertruck Explodes

It’s about to get dangerously cold, even for winter  CNN Dangerous blast of arctic air to invade US during first weeks of January  Fox Weather NYC winter storm forecast: ‘Potential for heavy snow’ in area next week  FOX 5 New York Polar vortex

This is what we have learned about a few of the 15 people who died when a man slammed a pickup into crowds on Bourbon Street.

At least seven people were injured, the authorities said. Elon Musk said that the vehicle was functioning properly.

The group whose flag was found after a New Orleans truck-ramming attack has never stopped orchestrating and inspiring acts of terror.