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Boone County Clerk Brianna L. Lennon clarified Missouri's absentee mail-in ballots fall outside of the executive order's definition. -
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The Aug. 4 primary election will feature a slew of competitive regional contests and some crowded races for congressional seats.
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A U.S. official said that one crew member had been rescued and U.S. forces continue to search for the second crew member.
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