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Illinois represents roughly one-quarter, or five of 21, of all House Democratic retirements and 10% of all House retirements in the country, according to an Associated Press analysis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026 -
Her retirement adds to the growing list of turnover in key positions appointed by the council, which hires the city manager, secretary, auditor, inspector general and municipal judges.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stakes are high as the industry awaits whether the new collection will signal a departure from the bold, intricate aesthetic that defined Olivier Rousteing’s 14-year tenure at the house.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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But this follows the introduction of the iPhone 16e last year, a departure from the sporadic releases of its previous budget smartphone, the SE line.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Enriquez said, even with Noem leaving, his work continues to monitor for federal agents in Chicago and prepare for future operations.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kyle leaving is an upset for both his allies and the audience.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Travel at some of the region’s largest airports was sharply curtailed with more than 5,000 flights — arriving and departing — were canceled Monday from Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport in Arlington, VA, north to Boston’s Logan International Airport.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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This offseason will bring plenty of change with 33 seniors, including Daniels, departing.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
28 Nov. 2025
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Late in his career, Hakuho partook in the last tournament of the Heisei era, which ended in 2019 with the abdication of Emperor Akihito.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The abdication set the monarchy on a new course.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Of the 186 clients who were in the exiting employees’ rosters, 179 stayed with the agency, according to the complaint, which notes more than 150 clients are represented by both Range and CAA.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Nov. 2025
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If exiting isn't possible, officials said the vehicle will pull off and stop on the shoulder of the freeway.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
13 Nov. 2025
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The executive, Deputy Chief Financial Officer Janine Lim, blamed the delay, in part, on staff resignations and plummeting morale amid uncertainty over the agency’s future.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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But the departure of more than 4,000 foreign service workers last year due to layoffs, retirements and deferred resignation offers, has vastly reduced America’s ability to process applications and offer interview appointments.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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In accordance with department policy, the officer who fired his firearm has been placed on administrative leave while Internal Affairs conducts an administrative investigation.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In fall, the green leaves fade into yellow.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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