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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, before the funeral for former Secretary of State Colin Powell at the Washington National Cathedral, in Washington, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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PNP to Sen. Bato dela Rosa: You have one week to surrender

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EV charging now at six NLEX service stops; 2 more by December

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