state
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Now secretary of state, Rubio and his office have some involvement in the continuing discussions, but Lutnick and Bessent are seen as spearheading the effort, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
The Independent fills its front page with a photo of Prime Minister Andy Burnham launching the new No 10 North in Manchester alongside Chancellor John Healey and first secretary of state Louise Haigh.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
"I definitely believe that there is underdiagnosis," said Melissa Nolan, a professor of epidemiology at the University of South Carolina -- the state that has recorded the highest number of infections this year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
If convicted, Martin faces up to 15 years and 10 months in state prison.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
There were stories of the Apache Wars in the Wild West, a new circus act called a flying trapeze, and Abraham Lincoln arguing that Kansas should be a free state and not slave.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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In their complaint, the 12 states claim the combined company would control roughly 27 percent of wide-release theatrical film distribution and a similar percentage of basic cable channel licensing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Other states suing to block the deal include New York, Colorado and Arizona.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Cleland did not engage in unlawful activity or otherwise take any action suggesting that she posed a security risk during this time period,” the lawsuit states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
In last Friday’s newsletter, we told you about a foodborne parasitic outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across several states.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
States with small populations feared that large states would be too powerful and overwhelm them if votes were based on population alone.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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BuzzBallz's UK FAQs, now also deleted, stated: "Yes, our packaging is recyclable. Please recycle your empties where local facilities allow."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
They also stated that there are FDA drugs approved for the same conditions being evaluated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
On X, the FDA stated, “To clarify, this false positive lab sample does not change the basis for FDA’s ongoing outbreak investigation or the overwhelming epidemiological data supporting the current voluntary recall by Taylor Farms.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
“As I’ve stated on the campaign trail, I won’t trade individual stocks while serving in Congress, and everything I own will remain fully disclosed to the public.”
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
In 1859, a message found by a search party on King William Island stated that both the Erebus and the Terror were trapped in ice in late 1846 and remained so for about eighteen months.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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Jones told BBC Sport the onus was on her to seek further information via email, to which she received a reply stating Blue Badge parking had sold out.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Bisignano’s lawyer denied the allegations, stating he never directed anyone to engage in surveillance or look through employee communications.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Disappointments are guaranteed in football, he said, before opening out in a more positive vein and stating firmly: "Keep believing in us. Our time will come."
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
According to the EMS dispatch audio from June 14, emergency responders were called to McConnell’s Washington, D.C., residence for an “unconscious” person, with one dispatcher stating there was “CPR in progress” for a “cardiac arrest.”
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
I listen to her voice slowly stating the hours and location.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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