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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

August 15, 2010 - 3:28 pm

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November 20, 2025 - 9:55 am

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November 20, 2025 - 10:31 am

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By Calvin Woodward The Associated Press

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Stepbrother of teen who died on Carnival cruise ship could face charges, records show

Richard Tribou and Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel

November 20, 2025 - 8:36 am

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Rosen’s bill would bar tariffs on groceries without congressional approval

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 20, 2025 - 6:05 am

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Jeffrey Epstein case files bill signed by Trump

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Property tax that helps pay for Metro officers extended 30 years

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