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Fairfax, a former federal prosecutor, served as lieutenant governor under Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam from 2018 to 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Now he’s been on the phone with former President Obama and talked with him about his work.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
"Everyone at Arsenal is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former goalkeeper, Alex Manninger," Arsenal posted on X.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
He’s a law professor at the University of Missouri, a former federal prosecutor, and a pardon expert.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
Though she was far from vain, the thought of returning to her former lackluster hair was not very appealing, especially after receiving that nice compliment from Simon Harley-Dickinson.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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