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Weather is a critical factor in the race, which was first held in 1945, with winds often shifting rapidly in direction and intensity.
From Barron's
The musicians' exhortation -- made on June 28 at the open-air festival held in southwest England -- led to the BBC saying it would no longer live-broadcast musical performances deemed "high risk".
From Barron's
He was calling from San Bernardino County, where he’d been held in an immigration detention center for months.
From Los Angeles Times
On Sunday, protesters lined in front of it to draw attention to the prisoners of war still held in Russia.
From Barron's
But the nominal return to civilian rule will hedge Min Aung Hlaing's power, said Michaels, forcing him to choose between the presidency or armed forces chief -- roles he has held in tandem under military rule.
From Barron's
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