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The mistake that was made in the '70s is we stopped policing the streets, we stopped cleaning the streets, we stopped cleaning… — Michael Bloomberg Copy Share Image
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My name is Zia Rashid.” She tilted her head as if listening. Right on cue, the entire building rumbled. Dust sprinkled from… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
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