nation

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The Pima County Sheriff has become the face of the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a mystery that has captivated the nation.

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While rebranding America as a “rainbow” nation, he proved that African-Americans—a term he popularized—could be presidential candidates.

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Athletes march behind their country’s flag during the opening ceremony, medal counts are tracked by nation, and victories are accompanied by the national anthem.

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The treaty isn’t legally in force because not enough nations have ratified it, but major powers including China, Russia and the U.S. say they are abiding by its terms.

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LIMA, Peru—Peru’s congress on Tuesday voted to oust the nation’s president, José Jerí, extending years of political upheaval in one of the world’s most important exporters of essential minerals.

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