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Your chance to see cherry blossoms will be best this weekend as temperatures explode into the 80s on Saturday. Recently, cherry blossoms have been popping early, around Mother’s Day and before, because of climate change.
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Supreme Court extends access to mifepristone, for now
Supreme Court extends access to mifepristone, for now
News Wrap: Senate votes to withhold pay during shutdowns
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China offers Trump grand welcome, issues warning on Taiwan
China offers Trump grand welcome, but issues warning on Taiwan
Uganda's refugee policy under strain as conflicts intensify
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The impact of Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player
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