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The US Mint unveiled designs for its America 250 coin program to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary of independence, featuring classic American historical themes such as the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence.The new designs, which sparked controversy by replacing plans from the Biden administration that highlighted civil rights and women's suffrage, notably do not include Donald Trump despite his allies' efforts to feature him.
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No Pentagon investigation into Hegseth Signal use”
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Belgium

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USA

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Switzerland

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USA

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Russia

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USA

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USA

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María Corina Machado Appears in Oslo After a Year in Hiding”
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USA

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CNN

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Protesters interrupt DHS Secretary Noem's testimony”
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TheJoeRoganExperience

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Ethan Hawke”
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USA

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Switzerland

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TEDTalks

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Italy

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Italy

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UK

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USA

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