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Progressive Candidate Advances to Los Angeles Mayoral Runoff
Trump Receives Mixed Reaction During NBA Finals Appearance in New York
Historian Gordon S. Wood Dies at 93 Following Traffic Accident
Simone Biles Reveals Recovery From Serious Medical Emergency
Pentagon Revises Religious Classification Guidance After Congressional Objections
Consumer Pricing Algorithms Face Growing Scrutiny Across US States
Survey Finds Declining Confidence in American Dream Among Younger Adults
Six Injured in Stabbing Attack at New York Penn Station
Trump Walks Out of Television Interview After Clash Over Election Questions
Iowa Republican Voters Reject Trump-Endorsed Candidate in Governor Primary
Former CIA Officer Arrested Over Alleged $40 Million Gold Theft Scheme
Meta Seeks Contempt Order Against NSO Group Over Alleged WhatsApp Targeting
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