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There’s a theory that Ballmer’s standing down to curry favor and earn back some of those picks—that’s what happened when Minnesota got dinged years ago—but that’s hardly guaranteed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
They had steady jobs with top-tier health and retirement benefits; today experienced correctional officers earn $9,650 a month in base pay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Rosen believes that Rhys -- a winner for best drama actor for "The Americans" in 2018 -- could now earn his first comedy Emmy.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Though the hosts are heavy favourites to earn a 3-0 clean sweep, the carnage of the final session was an alarming spell as Joe Root begins his second spell as captain.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Joey enrolls in classes at Carville so she can earn an American high school diploma.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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Workshop 1, Part 1
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Bronx Masquerade
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