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In Tuesday’s debate, the vice president made herself the studio audience for a cringe comedy starring her opponent. Source link
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The donations, from John and Jody Arnhold, will expand creative work across disciplines, help pay for an annual fall festival and support the jazz program. Source link
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He had announced a short farewell tour earlier this year and said he would retire after more than 50 years in the music business. Source link
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Her Instagram post backing the vice president came shortly after Ms. Harris and former President Donald Trump had stepped off the debate stage. Source link
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The video game franchise long emphasized its historical accuracy in settings such as Athens, Florence and London. Then details of its first foray to Japan were attacked online. Source link
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