territories

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Before the law, the blood sport had been made illegal in all 50 states, but not U.S. territories.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The insurgency, which began in 2012, is led by Iyad ag Ghali, a former Marlboro-puffing rock ‘n’ roller who became radicalized and banned music from the territories he controls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"They allow for the exchange of information on resources and animal migrations, the forming of partnerships, and temporary access to other territories in the event of a crisis."

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

More than a million voters across the Palestinian territories are eligible to take part, according to the Ramallah-based Central Elections Commission, including 70,000 in Deir al-Balah, where 12 polling stations were scheduled to operate.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Slavery’s advocates felt the practice should be allowed to expand into the country’s new western territories.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock