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The detective later told Tamasi not to send any of the DNA swabs for testing, she said in her deposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“We provided the phones that were operating, so that phone did not go because it was not being used,” Boyd said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"They have to not let the season run away from them," former Arsenal and Southampton forward Theo Walcott told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The final time of 1:49.01 for 1 1/8 miles might not answer questions about possible distance limitations for the son of Runhappy, who was a champion sprinter, but that’s to worry about another day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

You reach the would-be mirage, but there’s not even a puddle.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith