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The report covers a period spanning the birth of the children in the 2000s up until they were involved in the 2023 criminal trial.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Office of Government Ethics, lists more than 3,600 stock trades spanning a range of companies and industries during the first three months of the year.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

An Ebola outbreak in the region spanning 2018 to 2020—the second-largest on record—caused over 2,000 deaths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Planning has also begun for two smaller crossings in the Mojave Desert and three more spanning Interstate 15.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

A hayloft spanning an entire side of the building served as a feedbox.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull