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Museum Of African American History Opens At Smithsonian
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State authorities have apprehended Arcan Cetin, 20, as a suspect in the killing of five people near Seattle Friday.
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Police are looking for a suspect. Authorities said the injured are expected to survive.
Boston Taxi Group Files Federal Lawsuit Over State's New Ride-Hailing Law
The Boston Taxi Owners Association is taking its fight against the state's new ride-hailing law to federal court.
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