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“I’ve never heard of that happening before,” said former federal prosecutor Rick Mountcastle, speaking generally about DOJ protocols.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

After speaking to the US authorities, world governing body Fifa said Artan will miss the tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Macron and Merz "held lengthy and frequent discussions on ways to advance this project, which is important for European defence," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I think the part I played is disturbing,” Rhys says, speaking over Zoom from his Brooklyn home, having recently wrapped Season 2 of “Presumed Innocent.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I can tell you now that it was an arctic fox whose fur, generally speaking, is as white as snow, making it extremely difficult to spot in the winter.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el