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Gosdinski’s stake in the historic amusement remains tied up in Los Angeles County probate court, where Gosdinski’s mother and sister are vying with another owner for control, records show.

Robbie, Cliff and Peaches rob criminals tied to an outlaw biker gang called the Dark Hearts, and their heists have been successful enough to draw the FBI’s attention.

War was raging in Afghanistan, but I would argue that killings in Yemen and elsewhere were not sufficiently tied to the fighting there to be lawful.

The residential and commercial tower blocks in Gaza City represented an important chapter in the city's history, tied to hopes of ending the Israeli occupation and building an independent Palestinian state.

Her hands are tied by D.C.’s unique status under the Home Rule Act, which granted limited self-government to the District.