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Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it
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Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats
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Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals.
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