WASHINGTON — The Senate passed bipartisan legislation early Saturday that would give full Social Security benefits to a group of public sector retirees who currently receive them at a reduced level, ...

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The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé boys varsity basketball team earned their first win of the season Thursday with ...

The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé girls varsity basketball team won their second game in a row at the Tarkanian ...

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