investigation

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Since our initial investigation, BBC Verify has confirmed additional footage that shows there were three separate strikes on a sports hall, a residential area and near an educational centre in Lamerd that day.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Police Department launched its investigation last July after noticing a “significant rise” in catalytic converter thefts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

On March 18, Dakar called for an international investigation into "allegations of corruption within the CAF leadership" in a statement that sent a chill through Morocco.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The party also placed some of Ma’s former subordinates in the Shenzhen municipal government and the chairman of a major property developer in the city under investigation in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I thought Camille and I were the brains of this investigation, but Andre is proving me wrong.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller