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HUFFPOST - This 1,260-Pound Blue Marlin May Be Largest Ever Found On East Coast

A Massachusetts charter fishing captain and a client have caught what they believe is the largest Atlantic blue marlin in U.S. East Coast history.

What is the weight of the blue marlin caught by a Massachusetts charter fishing captain and their client?
The blue marlin weighs 1,260 pounds.
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HUFFPOST - Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Linked To Food-Poisoning In 15 States

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday the agency is aware of 55 cases nationally, including four people who have been hospitalized..

In how many states has the alfalfa sprout outbreak linked to food-poisoning been reported?
The outbreak has been linked to food-poisoning in 15 states.
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How many cases of food-poisoning linked to an alfalfa sprout outbreak have been reported nationally in the United States?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 55 cases nationally.
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HUFFPOST - U.S. Is Set To Impose 50% Tariffs On $20 Billion Worth Of Canadian Products

President Donald Trump’s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year.

What is the percentage of Canadian exports to the United States that will be affected by President Donald Trump's import taxes?
President Donald Trump's import taxes will hit approximately 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year.
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NYTIMES (Matina Stevis-Gridneff) - U.S. Says Canada Has Declined a Trade Deal to Stave Off Tariffs

United States trade representative Jamieson Greer said that it was a “missed opportunity for Canada.” The surprising development means tariffs against $20 billion of Canadian goods come into effect at midnight.

When are the tariffs against $20 billion of Canadian goods scheduled to come into effect?
The tariffs are set to come into effect at midnight.
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What did United States trade representative Jamieson Greer say regarding Canada's decision on the trade deal?
Jamieson Greer described the situation as a "missed opportunity for Canada" after Canada declined a trade deal intended to stave off tariffs.
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NYTIMES (Shawn McCreesh) - With Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot!

President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.

What message did President Trump give to Republicans regarding his own political future as the Midterms approach?
As the Midterms approach, President Trump implored Republicans to "Pretend I’m on the Ballot!" because his own political future was on his mind.
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Where did President Trump travel to stump for Darline Graham?
President Trump went to South Carolina to campaign for Darline Graham, who is the sister of Lindsey Graham.
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NYTIMES (Adam Sella) - Postal Service Publishes Finalized Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots

The plan complies with President Trump’s executive order to restrict mail voting, which was blocked by federal courts and is under review at the Supreme Court.

Which agency published the finalized plan to restrict mail ballots?
The Postal Service published the finalized plan.
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What action has the Postal Service taken regarding mail ballots?
The Postal Service has published a finalized plan to restrict mail ballots. This plan is intended to comply with an executive order issued by President Trump to restrict mail voting.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Trump officials touted a voter fraud bombshell. Their data hasn’t proved it

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin claimed last month that 250,000 non-citizens were on voter lists in just four states. CNN's Gabe Cohen takes a look at the numbers and why the data may not add up. Read more at the link in @cnn's bio.

NYTIMES (Mattathias Schwartz) - Judge Strikes Down Trump’s 75-Country Visa Ban

The ruling from the Southern District of New York found that the policy went beyond Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s legal authority.

What was the outcome of the legal challenge regarding Trump's visa ban affecting 75 countries?
A judge from the Southern District of New York struck down the visa ban that applied to 75 countries. The ruling found that the policy exceeded the legal authority granted to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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