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Kan. bans welfare recipients from going to pools, movies on state’s dime
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Ohio man who trained with Jabhat al-Nusra is indicted on terrorism charges
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Emancipation Day still has resonance in Washington — but not for everyone
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When you’re an addict but serving alcohol is in your job description
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