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West Point time capsule that appeared to contain nothing more than silt yields centuries-old coins
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Annecy knife attack suspect detained - prosecutor
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New report from PEN America documents vast book bannings in US prisons
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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Vows to Keep on Fighting in Autumn, Winter
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One week in Gaza: 'There are no safe places here'
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Today’s beloved meteorologist Al Roker goes missing from NBC show after hinting at retirement on-air
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