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Last year, the line was closed for a month for repairs designed to protect it against landslides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The case against Milei and his sister Karina Milei was dismissed by federal judge Marcelo Martinez de Giorgi at the request of prosecutors, court records show.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Baghdad cited the need to tighten enforcement against smuggling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
So veteran Eric Kendricks, who was signed to the practice squad a few weeks ago, will be activated to the roster against the Raiders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
He leaned against the steering wheel, whistling, listening to the local radio as it called out bingo numbers—he was one of the few band members who didn’t play often.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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