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DOJ finds Tennessee board discriminated against lawyer over opioid disorder medication
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House Ethics report finds 'substantial evidence' Gaetz violated statutory rape law
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After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Würfel
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Matt Gaetz ethics report finds evidence he paid for sex with minor
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Matt Gaetz Finds Support in His Former District in Florida
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House ethics report finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex with minor, used drugs
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South Korean researchers develop wearable robot that helps people with disabilities walk
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Americans more hopeful about 2025 than 2024, CBS News poll finds
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Premier League Boxing Day schedule, where to watch: Why is the day after Christmas so important for EPL?
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College basketball rankings: Duke continues to rise in Coaches Poll, undefeated Oklahoma moves up
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Gaetz Ethics report finds ‘substantial evidence’ of statutory rape, drug use
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House ethics report finds Matt Gaetz paid for sex with 17-year-old girl, used illegal drugs
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