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Brownback Tax Cut Era Ends With Kansas Legislature’s Veto Override

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Did Climber Alex Honnold Just Complete the Greatest Sports Accomplishment Ever

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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the UAE Have Cut Ties With Qatar

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ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Virat Kohli downplays ‘rift’, says no problem with coach Anil Kumble

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Netflix cancels 'Sense8' after two seasons

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Kim Kardashian Blasts Caitlyn Jenner Again, Tells Ex Stepdad To ‘Grow Up’

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