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On Monday, as gunfire broke out between armed groups near Toussaint Louverture International Airport, a stray bullet struck a glass door of an administrative building, leading domestic carrier Sunrise Airways to cancel flights for the day.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026 -
Hersheypark has beefed up security measures after a large fight broke out during the park's opening weekend and ended with several arrests.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Under guidance issued by the state, replica firearms are not considered deadly weapons.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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City officials have not directly addressed the governor's claims but issued a statement saying Dallas remains committed to following the law.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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And yet, Steubenville has also quietly emerged as a paradise for big Catholic families.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The wildcard that could change everything In a briefing otherwise defined by grim arithmetic, artificial intelligence emerged as the closest thing to a lifeline.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Aromatic garlic deters many rose pests, including aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and deer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The away fans rose to salute their team with warm applause and chants of support.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Bobbed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobbed%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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