assassination
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Cooper’s ruling said that only Congress can change the center’s name under the federal law that stood up the cultural institution after Kennedy’s assassination.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
But Detroit was in flames following the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and they stayed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
She is also facing additional legal pressure from Kirk’s former head of security after suggesting he was involved in Kirk’s assassination.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
It is tough for Harfuch to connect with ordinary Mexicans, given security concerns in the wake of the assassination attempt.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
I felt my heart sink a little; the craziness of finding the Cocoon had kind of overshadowed the Lincoln assassination failure.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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