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Where to find Vichy water?

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Cynthia Nixon is already winning

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Senate bill overhauls handling of sex harassment complaints

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Congress looking into alleged sexual abuse in USA Swimming and other Olympic sports

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NFL discussing possible steps to deal with anthem protests

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Vegas casino workers OK strike that may hobble famed resorts

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Congress OKs letting terminal patients try unapproved drugs

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Senators unveil proposal to overhaul Capitol Hill harassment policy