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A recent near-collision between a civilian jet and a U.S. military plane near Venezuelan waters further heightened concern.
The young Latino protagonist of Pixar’s most recent adventure dreams of being abducted by aliens.
From Los Angeles Times
The couple are among more than 300 people who have contacted the BBC in recent weeks to tell us about insulation that has gone wrong in their homes.
From BBC
In recent years, the idea has been floated that there is no such thing as “quality”—a hierarchy of accomplishment—in art.
Expectations that more rate cuts next year will ease financial conditions have boosted stocks in recent weeks.
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