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Universities defy Trump’s diversity essay ban despite federal threats
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Maryland grocery stores renew push to be allowed to sell beer, wine
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Mechanical problems, poor seamanship blamed for damaged aircraft carrier and multiple jet fighters
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Indian boy, 3, youngest player to be ranked by the International Chess Federation
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