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Slovakia”s prime minister shot in attempted assassination

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Needy families await action on bill to restore federal internet service rebates

We may take home internet and wi-fi for granted, but the cost can strain some families and individuals. Until this month, low-income households qualified for $30 monthly federal aid (or $75 for Native American households on tribal land) that pai...

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Tiny Mexican taco stand gets a Michelin star

Taquería El Califa de León is a taco stand in Mexico City, Mexico, that earned its first Michelin star. The star was the first for the taco stand and the first Michelin guide for Mexico. Now, customers are waiting at least two hours to get their hand...

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This week's word in the news: ERRATICALLY

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Police officers said he was acting erratically and posed an “immediate threat,” according to the incident report.
The Orlando Sentinel -- 05/20/2024

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Is political compromise a crime?

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