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Recent Examples of subdivisionsThe highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026 According to the city’s ordinances, streets in subdivisions have to be extended for other subdivision development.—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
During the booking process, inmate fingerprints are automatically entered into a database accessible by all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE.
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Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
Over the ensuing decades, local, state and federal agencies participated in efforts to locate her.
During the past half dozen years, around ten universities and colleges have closed their classics departments or programs, with some folded into larger humanities units.
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Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
It is also meant to allow for collaboration among teachers from different departments and grade levels.
Except for certain state and local races, which are called by newsroom editors, race winners and electoral votes are called by AP state and Washington bureaus.
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Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
Except for certain state and local races, which are called by newsroom editors, race winners and electoral votes are called by AP state and Washington bureaus.
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Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Security sources in Lebanon said Israeli airstrikes hit five branches of a financial institution run by Hezbollah, Al-Qard Al-Hassan.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
The strikes on Chiyah were followed by more airstrikes on nearby areas, forcing Lebanese troops to close roads where al-Qard al-Hasan branches are located to ensure people's safety.