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barrios

noun

plural of barrio

as in ghettos

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Candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America have won primaries in deep-blue districts in New York City and Colorado.

— Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
At least two Colorado districts — Jeffco and Denver Public Schools — have gotten caught up in the Education Department’s rollback of Title IX protections for transgender students.

— Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026

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But in Southern California’s wealthy foothill enclaves, event promoters are regularly transforming these types of regal estates into weekend party houses filled with young people who are willing to pay to enter.

— Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Ceuta, along with Melilla, have been under Spanish control for four centuries, though Morocco considers the enclaves to be occupied Moroccan territory.

— Kelsey Norman, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

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Other sections feature views of the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
His attorneys said the blast melted decorative lighting on his balcony, charred the railing and melted sections of artificial turf.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

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Importantly, these policies should be informed by injury data so that resources are directed toward the neighborhoods, populations and circumstances where injuries are occurring most frequently.

— Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
They have also been cited for rodent and pest control violations connected to the smell, which has brought an influx of rats and flies to surrounding neighborhoods.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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In that incident, teens dressed head-to-toe in black — some wearing hoods and masks — were seen throwing punches and hurling chairs as innocent bystanders sought safety.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort.

— Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

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From entering the Canadian Open with an 11-18 record in 2026 to playing in the quarters, Alexandrova is one win from matching a career-best result at a WTA 1000.

— Lukas Weese, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
In the Sacred Relics Room, visitors can view the Prophet Muhammad’s cloak and sword, while the Harem is located the sultan's private quarters.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

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