citizens

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A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. is “closely following reports of the suspected hantavirus outbreak” and is working to determine whether any U.S. citizens are affected.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

In dissent, she quoted Marshall’s warning that if all the voting districts in the South have white majorities, Black citizens will be left with a “right to cast meaningless ballots.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

A 63-year old woman and a 77-year old man, both German citizens, died in the incident, they added.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

By forming their own local government, Von Ormy citizens would have the legal authority to make their own laws.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

“All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin,” Kennedy said to a roaring ovation.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin