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TOPEKA, Kan. 鈥?Kansas is moving to increase its legal age for buying cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products to 21 from 18 after th
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AUSTIN, Texas AP 鈥?Americas infrastructure has scored near-failing grades for its deteriorating roads, public transit and storm water systems due to years of inaction from the
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