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Private prison company CoreCivic sold two California properties to the Department of Homeland Security. It will continue operating them as ICE detention centers.
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When the U.S. brokered a ceasefire last year, Israel controlled half of Gaza. Now Israeli forces have pushed deeper, and Palestinians are paying a deadly price. -
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said.
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Father's Office chef Sang Yoon goes fast-casual — and the result is maximum comfort with maximum quality
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