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Overpowering Democratic opposition, Senate Republicans are set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, approving President Donald Trump’s nominee a week before Election Day and securing likely conservative court dominance for years to come. Trump’s choice to fill the vacancy of the late
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Founder of GM electric truck partner quits amid allegations - Black News Channel
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Obama, Barack, Jr. (1961- )
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Smith, Samuel J. (1922-1995)
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