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• 18 Ugly Christmas Sweaters For Couples That Are So Corny They're Cute

  13-11-2017 23:58 via yahoo.com
  Be the couple-envy of your upcoming holiday party with these cringeworthy, Insta-winning ugly Christmas sweaters.
  
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• Breitbart sends two reporters to Alabama to discredit Roy Moore sexual misconduct story

  13-11-2017 23:57 via yahoo.com
  The Republican Senate candidate running in the special election against Doug Jones has been accused by at least five women on the record of inappropriate behaviour while they were teenagers and he was in his 30s.Ms Corfman told the Washington Post that when she was just 14, a 32-year-old Mr Moore made advances towards her on multiple occasions.Mr Moore was working as a district attorney at the time.
  
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• The 'Ligchine' concrete machine can cut the labor time in half

  13-11-2017 23:55 via yahoo.com
  This machine that smooths out concrete is mesmerizing to watch
  
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• PS4 Online Multiplayer Is Free This Week In Europe And Australia

  13-11-2017 23:51 via gamespot.com
  
  You need a PlayStation Plus membership to play PlayStation 4 games online--but not this week if you live in Europe or Australia. Sony has announced an open multiplayer event where you can play online without a subscription.This runs November 15-20, and there is nothing else required of you like signing up for something. Online modes in any game should simply work. So far, this has been announced for Europe and Australia, but there is no word as of yet regarding the United States.From the officia
  
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• Walmart Black Friday 2017 Ad Deals: All The Switch, PS4, Xbox One, And 3DS Games On Sale

  13-11-2017 23:47 via gamespot.com
  
  With Black Friday around the corner, Walmart has also released its full flyer for the big shopping day. There are a ton of game deals to take advantage of, particularly for those with a PS4 or Xbox One, with these offers becoming available on Thanksgiving evening (November 23) or Black Friday itself, depending on when your state allows stores to begin opening. Nintendo Switch and 3DS offers are also available, although PC gaming fans unfortunately won't find anything.In terms of hardware, the of
  
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• Chip And Joanna Gaines Head To Italy After Last Episode Of 'Fixer Upper'

  13-11-2017 23:44 via yahoo.com
  Chip and Joanna Gaines finished filming their final season of “Fixer Upper.”
  
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• Arrow, Supergirl Stars Speak Out After Executive Producer Andrew Kreisberg's Sexual Harassment Suspension

  13-11-2017 23:43 via gamespot.com
  
  Following allegations of sexual harassment against Supergirl, Arrow, The Flash, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow executive producer Andrew Kreisberg, stars from the DC superhero shows on The CW are speaking out. Both Melissa Benoist, Supergirl herself, and Arrow's Emily Bett Rickards have shared messages online. Since this story was published, several more stars from come forward to offer their thoughts regarding this matter. You can see their social media posts at the end of this story.It was annou
  
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• Lisa Bloom 'Disturbed' By Bill O'Reilly's Lawsuit Against Accuser's Ex-Boyfriend

  13-11-2017 23:37 via yahoo.com
  High-profile attorney Lisa Bloom said she was “surprised” and “very disturbed” to hear Bill O’Reilly had filed a $5 million lawsuit over a Facebook post written by the ex-boyfriend of a woman who accused O’Reilly of sexual harassment.
  
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• Louis C.K.'s Manager Admits Wrongdoing In Quieting The Comedian's Accusers

  13-11-2017 23:33 via yahoo.com
  Louis C.K.’s former manager Dave Becky issued an apology Monday for his role keeping the disgraced comedian’s sexual misconduct under wraps.
  
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• Wonder Woman 2 Release Date Moved Up, Maybe To Avoid Star Wars

  13-11-2017 23:20 via gamespot.com
  
  Wonder Woman 2 is hitting theaters sooner than previously expected. According to Entertainment Weekly, Warner Bros. announced today that the Patty Jenkins-directed film will hit theaters on November 1, 2019. That is six weeks earlier than its previously slated release on December 13, 2019.The timing of this announcement comes after Disney moved Star Wars: Episode IX to December 2019 back in September. Warner Bros. moving up Wonder Woman 2 could be in response to that to avoid a clash with the sc
  
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• ESSENCE December Cover: Maxine Waters

  13-11-2017 23:18 via yahoo.com
  Maxine Waters shares the importance of being her most authentic self, from her style to her career. Additionally, she drops gems on what you need to know before running for political office.
  
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• Joe Biden Says He’s ‘So Sorry’ For What Anita Hill Went Through

  13-11-2017 23:14 via yahoo.com
  The former vice president appeared at Glamour’s Women of the Year summit in New York with his wife, Jill Biden.“In the context of changing the culture and women being brave enough to come forward, I’m wondering if there’s anything that you would do differently with regards to Anita Hill, if given the opportunity?” Miller asked.Biden, who long has been an outspoken advocate for women, has been criticized for how he handled Hill when she testified against Thomas
  
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• Senate Tax Bill Makes Millionaires Eligible For Child Tax Credit

  13-11-2017 23:07 via yahoo.com
  Republicans say tax reform will benefit middle-class families.
  
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• Could Roy Moore become the first U.S. senator expelled since the Civil War?

  13-11-2017 23:07 via yahoo.com
  Sen. Cory Gardner said the Senate should expel Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore if he's elected. Could Moore be seated if he manages to win despite the growing number of sexual misconduct allegations against him?
  
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• Target Black Friday 2017 Ad Deals: TVs, Movies, And Tech On Sale

  13-11-2017 23:06 via gamespot.com
  
  On Black Friday--November 24 this year--people will be busting down the doors of retailers to get the best deals possible on everything from electronics to toys to clothing. Target recently revealed all its deals for the yearly event--which actually starts on Thursday at 6 PM in most states--and if you're in the market to upgrade your television or smart home, you're in luck.Target has quite a few televisions on sale during the Black Friday event, but many are not name brands you're probably fam
  
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• Trump Administration Detaining DACA Recipient With Disability

  13-11-2017 23:01 via yahoo.com
  A 20-year-old undocumented immigrant with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status has been in ICE detention for a month, despite President Donald Trump’s promises not to go after young people with DACA protections, an advocate for the young man said on Monday.
  
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• Zelda Breath of the Wild Amiibo Unlock Guide [Update]

  13-11-2017 22:52 via gamespot.com
  
  What Each Figure Gets You
  The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been out for over half a year now, and it's still getting new Amiibo. With the release of four figures based on the game's champions, there are already questions brewing about what each get you. Click ahead to find out more details, and if you're curious about what other Zelda Amiibo get you, we've got all that information too.It's worth noting that all Amiibo (including Animal Crossing Amiibo cards) work with Breath of the Wi
  
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• Roy Moore’s Wife Appears To Recycle Old Endorsement From Alabama Pastors

  13-11-2017 22:50 via yahoo.com
  Two pastors reportedly said they weren’t notified that their letter from August would be published again, and have asked for their names to be removed.
  
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• Foreign students rejecting American universities over political climate fears, survey finds

  13-11-2017 22:50 via yahoo.com
  International enrollments at US universities have fallen as many colleges fear the country’s political climate, according to a national survey. The Institute of International Education reported on Monday that the number of new students coming from abroad fell by an average of 7 percent at nearly 500 colleges and universities surveyed this autumn, but said the results from school to school are more mixed than many had feared. Many schools nevertheless have concerns about the US po
  
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• Battlefront 2 Update Changes Hero-Unlock Values; Here's How Much Vader And Luke Cost

  13-11-2017 22:46 via gamespot.com
  
  [UPDATE] DICE executive producer John Wasilczyk released a statement on Battlefront II's controversial loot box/microtransaction system today. He explained that change will be a constant for Battlefront II as it pertains to changing the in-game economy, with tweaks coming as DICE considers and responds to player feedback.Specifically, Wasilczyk said DICE is aware of the feedback that it takes too long to unlock heroes like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. "Unlocking a hero is a great accomplishme
  
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• Xbox Reveals Black Friday Deals; Includes $189 Xbox One S Bundle

  13-11-2017 22:40 via gamespot.com
  
  Black Friday deals may still be a few days away, but retailers are giving some early sneak peeks at their upcoming sales, and Microsoft is offering its lowest price yet on a Xbox One system. Starting November 23, you can buy a Xbox One S bundle for $189, $60 off the existing price.The Xbox One S bundle includes an Xbox One S 500GB, a free select game of choice, a one-month Xbox Game Pass trial, and a 14-day Xbox Live Gold trial. Microsoft hasn't said what those select games are, but a photo on t
  
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• Rohingya desperate to flee Myanmar are turning to swimming

  13-11-2017 22:34 via yahoo.com
  SHAH PORIR DWIP, Bangladesh (AP) — Nabi Hussain owes his life to a yellow plastic oil container.
  
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• PUBG Adds Climbing And Vaulting To Test Servers Tonight

  13-11-2017 22:33 via gamespot.com
  
  After a delay, climbing and vaulting are on the way to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Publisher Bluehole announced it will deploy test servers for the PC 1.0 release tonight, giving players a chance to try out the highly anticipated new mechanics very soon.Test servers for PC 1.0 were initially slated to go live earlier this month but were delayed as the test build was deemed to be "not stable enough," according to a post on the Steam forums. "Right before opening the test servers, we concluded
  
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• eBay's newest 'Don't Wait for Black Friday' campaign to roll out Black Friday deals all week

  13-11-2017 22:26 via yahoo.com
  Black Friday is still days away, but with deals that start earlier and earlier every year, it seems like the anticipation of the holiday has been dragging on for months.
  
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• Lebanon's Hariri shackled by bigger outside forces

  13-11-2017 22:23 via yahoo.com
  By Angus McDowallBEIRUT (Reuters) - Nothing so encapsulated the political shackles in which Saad al-Hariri has operated as Lebanon's prime minister as the way he resigned in a televised statement made from Saudi Arabia.The dependence of their leaders on powerful external patrons is nothing new in Lebanon, where regional powers from Saudi Arabia to Iran have long tussled for geopolitical advantage.In an interview on Sunday, he said he will return to Lebanon in the coming days and might reconsider
  
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• Erdogan swipes at Russia, U.S. missions in Syria

  13-11-2017 22:21 via yahoo.com
  ANKARA/SOCHI (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan took swipes at U.S. and Russian interventions in Syria on Monday and said if countries truly believed a military solution was impossible, they should withdraw their troops.Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump said in a joint statement on Saturday they would continue to fight against Islamic State in Syria, while agreeing that there was no military solution to the country's wider, six-year-old conflict."I
  
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• U.S. court lets Trump travel ban go partially into effect

  13-11-2017 22:16 via yahoo.com
  By Lawrence HurleyWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court in California on Monday let President Donald Trump's latest travel ban go partially into effect, ruling the government can bar entry of people from six Muslim-majority countries with no connections to the United States.A three-judge panel of the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals partially granted a Trump administration request to block at least temporarily a judge's ruling that had put the new ban on hold.Trump's b
  
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• Polish leaders condemn 'xenophobia' after huge far-right march

  13-11-2017 22:15 via yahoo.com
  Poland's right-wing leaders on Monday spoke out against xenophobia after a controversial Independence Day march organised by far-right groups.Having started small in 2009, the annual event attracted a large following this year, with police estimating the crowd on Saturday in Warsaw at around 60,000.Dramatic images of the event showed some marchers holding banners saying "Pure blood" and "Europe will be white", while others chanted "Pure Poland, white Poland" and "Refugees get out".
  
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• U.S. judge denies request for outsider to oversee Puerto Rico's PREPA

  13-11-2017 22:13 via yahoo.com
  A U.S. federal judge on Monday rejected a request to install a former military officer to oversee Puerto Rico's beleaguered electric utility, PREPA, a victory for Governor Ricardo Rossello, whose government opposed the appointment.U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain, ruling from the bench in New York, denied a motion filed Oct. 26 by the federally appointed Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, according to a court official.The board wanted to install retired U.S. Air Forc
  
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• 15 People Have Caught Fire and 5 Have Died After Being Tasered Near Flammable Materials

  13-11-2017 22:10 via yahoo.com
  Over the course of 24 years
  
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• Here's Another Reason to Feel Good About Drinking Coffee

  13-11-2017 22:01 via yahoo.com
  Drinking coffee is linked to a lower risk of heart failure, stroke and heart disease in a new study
  
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• Saudi walks back escalation as dramatic moves backfire

  13-11-2017 21:59 via yahoo.com
  BEIRUT (AP) — Saudi Arabia's dramatic moves to counter Iran in the region appear to have backfired, significantly ratcheting up regional tensions and setting off a spiral of reactions and anger that seem to have caught the kingdom off guard.
  
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• The Latest: Over 400 dead from earthquake

  13-11-2017 21:52 via yahoo.com
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Latest on a powerful earthquake near the Iran-Iraq border that has killed more than 400 people (all times local):
  
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• Georgia sheriff facing charges over school search suspended

  13-11-2017 21:49 via yahoo.com
  ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's governor on Monday suspended a sheriff who faces charges including sexual battery after a drug search at a high school earlier this year.
  
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• 12 More Frat Brothers Charged in Penn State Hazing Death After Deleted Video Recovered

  13-11-2017 21:47 via yahoo.com
  "We all have proof of what happened on tape"
  
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• Supreme Court to hear Minnesota voter apparel law challenge

  13-11-2017 21:44 via yahoo.com
  The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a conservative group's free speech challenge to a Minnesota law prohibiting voters from wearing T-shirts or other apparel adorned with overtly political messages inside polling stations.A group called the Minnesota Voters Alliance is appealing a lower court's decision to uphold the law, which forbids political badges, buttons or other insignia inside polling places during primary or general elections.State election officials have interpreted the la
  
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• Best Buy Black Friday 2017 Ad Deals: TVs, Movies, And Tech On Sale

  13-11-2017 21:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Black Friday is coming up soon, and that means a ton of deals on everything you could want. As expected, retailers have released their deals ahead of the big day, like Best Buy. With the doors opening at 5 PM on Thanksgiving evening--in some states--the retailer is offering up some big deals for TVs, movies, and more.As far as TVs go, Best Buy has a 50-inch Sharp LED 4K television with Roku for $179.99. Normally, the television costs $500 and is currently on sale for $400 on the retailer's websi
  
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• All The Times Carol Was Seriously Badass On This Week's Walking Dead

  13-11-2017 21:36 via gamespot.com
  
  The first three episodes of The Walking Dead Season 8 were sprawling and confusing, with too many characters and lots of tedious gunfights. Many of the show’s most interesting characters have been sidelined, with far too little screentime given over to them. Thankfully, Episode 4 got a bit of focus back. The main story followed poor Ezekiel, whose over-confidence led to most of his men being killed by Savior snipers, but we also, at last, got some prime Carol action. No one on the show is
  
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• Trump Court Pick Forgot To Mention He's Married To A White House Lawyer

  13-11-2017 21:30 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON ― One of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees didn’t tell the Senate about a major conflict of interest in his bid to become a lifetime federal judge: his wife is chief of staff to White House counsel Don McGahn, who oversees the president’s judicial nominations.
  
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• Senate GOP Campaign Chair Says Roy Moore Should Be Expelled If He Wins

  13-11-2017 21:30 via yahoo.com
  National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) said the Senate should vote to expel Roy Moore if he wins the special election for Alabama’s open Senate seat next month.“I believe the individuals speaking out against Roy Moore spoke with courage and truth, proving he is unfit to serve in the United States Senate and he should not run for office,” Gardner said in a statement.A fifth woman, Beverly Young Nelson, came forward on Monday to say that Moore se
  
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• Lebanese cardinal arrives in Saudi Arabia to meet Hariri

  13-11-2017 21:24 via yahoo.com
  BEIRUT (AP) — The head of Lebanon's Maronite Catholic community arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday in the first public visit by a Lebanese official since Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his sudden resignation nine days ago.
  
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• Hitman TV Series From John Wick Creator In The Works At Hulu

  13-11-2017 21:23 via gamespot.com
  
  After two movies were adapted from the Hitman video game series, the franchise is now making the move to the small screen. Hulu and Fox21 are developing a TV series based on the video game to debut on Hulu's streaming service.According to Deadline, the pilot for the series will be written by Derek Kolstad, who will also executive produce. Kolstad previously scripted the first two John Wick films and is writing the third one, as well as The Continental, a televised spin-off of the films. Also ser
  
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• New woman accuses Roy Moore of sexual assault when she was a minor

  13-11-2017 21:20 via yahoo.com
  Beverly Nelson is the fifth woman to accuse the Alabama Republican Senate candidate of sexual misconduct. Nelson says Moore groped her when she was 16 and he was 30.
  
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• Xbox One X Had A Much Better First Week Than PS4 Pro In UK

  13-11-2017 21:15 via gamespot.com
  
  It's been almost a full week since Xbox One X launched around the globe, and Microsoft's powerful new console is off to a strong start, particularly in the UK. The system has sold more than 80,000 units in the region during its first seven days on the market.Notably, that makes Xbox One X's first-week sales the same as Nintendo Switch's when it launched back it March. It's also significantly ahead of PS4 Pro's launch-week sales in the UK; Sony's console moved roughly 50,000 units during its firs
  
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• Take Our Quiz On Gun Violence In America

  13-11-2017 21:05 via yahoo.com
  Published in partnership with The Trace, a nonprofit, investigative newsroom covering gun violence in America.
  
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• 'Unqualified' federal judge chosen by Trump 'fails to disclose' marriage to White House lawyer

  13-11-2017 21:03 via yahoo.com
  Donald Trump’s pick to be a federal judge in Alabama - despite having only practised law for three years and having never tried a single case - reportedly failed to disclose he is married to a White House lawyer.Brett Talley, who writes a blog in which he has described Hillary Clinton as “rotten” and suggested efforts to regulate guns after the Newtown elementary school massacre as the "greatest attack on our constitutional freedoms in our lifetime”, was nominated for the
  
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• Best Buy Black Friday 2017 Ad Deals: All The Switch, PS4, Xbox One, 3DS, PC Games On Sale

  13-11-2017 21:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Black Friday is approaching, and many retailers have announced their deals well in advance of the big day. Best Buy is one such retailer, and it actually offered a select number of sale prices prior to Black Friday. But it's Thanksgiving evening and the day after where the full selection of deals will be available, and we've rounded up everything you can expect to see discounted across PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, and 3DS--and even a single, solitary deal for those looking for something new to pla
  
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• Trump Laughs As Philippine Leader Duterte Calls Journalists 'Spies'

  13-11-2017 20:58 via yahoo.com
  President Donald Trump laughed on Monday as his counterpart in the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, shut down reporters’ questions on human rights and referred to journalists as “spies.”
  
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• Lord Of The Rings Prequel TV Show Confirmed By Amazon

  13-11-2017 20:47 via gamespot.com
  
  Earlier this month it was reported that Amazon Studios was in discussions to produce a TV show based on the fantasy classic The Lord of the Rings. It has now been confirmed that the media giant has closed the deal to acquire to the global TV rights to the property.According to Deadline, Amazon has signed a multi-season commitment for a Lord of the Rings show. The show will be produced in cooperation with estate of writer J.R.R. Tolkien, publisher HarperCollins, and New Line Cinema, which is a di
  
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• Last document signed by JFK in White House up for sale

  13-11-2017 20:32 via yahoo.com
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The last document President John F. Kennedy signed in the White House is up for grabs in Philadelphia.
  
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