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The U.S. Senate has voted to overturn two Biden administration policies intended to protect endangered species
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European leaders are condemning the Hamas attack and voicing solidarity with Israel
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Egypt's president meets with visiting Indian prime minister to strengthen ties
President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks that focused on elevating ties between the two counties
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This comes after Bruce Springsteen canceled the remainder of his September shows and announced that he was dealing with peptic ulcer disease
2023-10-08 09:21
More about culture than competition, HBCU classics are like a family reunion in the Black community
HBCU college football classics have become a staple in the Black community
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Sugar Bear, aka Mike Thompson, who has grappled with anxiety and depression, found himself becoming dependent on certain prescription medications
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