Many Black parishioners who joined the Peoples Temple attested to the church’s racial inclusiveness.
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James Kirchick,
The Atlantic,
13 Aug. 2026
One Night Only is literally all contrivance, as attested to by the countdown clocks posted everywhere to alert everyone as to when the Sex Purge will be over.
District 1 fisheries biologist Dustin Smith certified the record.
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Michael Guise,
CBS News,
24 Aug. 2026
Once King County Elections verifies the voters and signatures, the Director of Elections sets a special date between 45 and 90 days after the petition is certified.
The lawsuit claims Lee was repeatedly assured that the first demotion would be temporary and her original position would be available to her the following season.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2026
The inaugural episode discussed the odds that Hillary Clinton might win in a landslide, which was possible, given the state of the polls, though not assured.
The organization's membership has grown by 77% to more than 3,300 people since HAAM began offering premium assistance, and more than 90% of members are now insured.
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Olivia Aldridge,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2026
Guaranteed Loans are insured by the USDA and funded by lenders.
This year, London witnessed a staggering jump in the number of sales valued above £15 million ($20 million), and it’s largely being driven by Americans with deep pockets, according to luxury real estate company Beauchamp Estates.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2026
Jonathan Howell, founder of Big World Pictures, has witnessed that change firsthand.
But Norris ensured that Antonelli could not escape into the distance and, after both cars switched to the hard compound tire, started to look more comfortable than the championship leader.
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2026
Bleeding ranchers While expensive cattle may have given some American cattle producers breathing room, ranchers who spoke with CNN emphasized that high prices haven’t ensured easy wealth.
Philadelphia School District officials told CBS News Philadelphia that schools are responsible for determining how students' devices will be secured during the school day.
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Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
24 Aug. 2026
Knizner secured the ball, but the winning run scored as Knizner couldn’t get his foot on the plate.
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Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Aug. 2026
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