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WASHINGTON (AP)—The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It’s the national debt. The country first got into debt to help pay for the Revolutionary War. Growing ever since, the debt stands...

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At the start of the season, it looked like Becky Patton might be poised for a breakout year at Collegiate. A school-record 35 goals later, it’s no speculation. Patton dominated against all competition, public and private, and is the Times-Dispatch...

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