Lurch in the left: Frances election shock
A tactical ploy to diminish the chances for Marine Le Pen\u2019s hard-right National Rally has worked\u2014a surprise result that puts the left in front, but no party in charge. Despite sporting passions in Africa, continental leagues have fizzled; a passion for basketball may soon change that (9:25). And remembering \xc1ngeles Fl\xf3rez Pe\xf3n, the last militiawoman who defended Spain\u2019s Second Republic (17:26).
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