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Fortiz says he always roots for South Gate — except for this week.

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The study, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, provides a clear answer that the crop has deep roots in the region.

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"It shows that Italy is finally speaking about violence against women having deep roots. The first effect is to make the country discuss something it's never confronted before."

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The new branding campaign has its roots in iHeartMedia’s research that listeners turn on the radio for more than just music and information.

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An award-winning Canadian-American author whose career was tied to his apparent indigenous ancestry has recently learned that he has no Cherokee roots.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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