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The county rejected developers' request to rezone 131 acres for industrial use. -
Attendees also got a first look at Cole, the county’s new raccoon mascot.
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The group estimates 12,000 additional slots would cost $160M.
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Updated: More than 130 residents spoke during the seven-hour board meeting.
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Virginia is among the states that sued to block migrants from receiving health benefits.
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The Sunni Islamist group recently took control of Damascus, ending the Assad family's reign.
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The $6.5 billion deal brings together the maker of ChatGPT and one of the world's most famous product designers in a venture to create new AI-enabled devices.
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The Health Secretary's report blames environmental toxins, ultraprocessed foods and more for the poor state of kids' health in the U.S.
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Investors are worried about the ongoing trade war — and rethinking the safety and soundness of U.S. government debt.
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International students make up more than a quarter of Harvard University's student body. Harvard says the government's actions, which could cut off a major revenue stream, are "unlawful."
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The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk.
