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The shocking revelations from the last few days that Trump disparaged the military and intentionally downplayed the threat of the coronavirus have confirmed what I have believed since this president assumed office. Donald Trump is a deplorable, morally repugnant, morally bankrupt, con man devoid of
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US Coast Guard offloads millions in drugs seized in Caribbean Sea | New York Carib News
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Israel establishes full ties with Bahrain, UAE at White House
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AFP) - Israel normalised relations with long-time foes Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates at a White House ceremony yesterday, as President Donald Trump said similar US-brokered deals were close between the Jewish State and 'five or six' other nations.
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Jamaican innovator introduces SmartTerm in local schools | New York Carib News
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — September 23, 2020: 200,000+ Deaths — Bloomberg Funds Former Felons — Slavery Assignments
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