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“Some of the most aggressive gerrymandering in American history occurred after the Civil War, as the parties vied for control of the nation,” Yang wrote.

Valencia said witnesses reported the men shouted "active wolves" - a possible reference to a local gang who has vied for control of drug trafficking routes.

Journalists vied for the six seats reserved for media inside the court each day.

The world's second-largest economy, China has long vied to become a global leader in tech, partly to reduce its reliance on the West.

They know Trump's reputation for agreeing with the last person who has his ear and in the first term White House, officials vied to be that influential person.