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Supreme Court rolls back federal safeguards for wetlands under Clean Water Act
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Paige Spiranac reveals 'favorite Halloween outfit', opens up about things that make her 'genuinely happy' in Instagram Q&A
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Aaron Carter's twin sister Angel invites fans to visit late singer's memorial, reveals his 'final resting place'
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