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Supreme Justice Sandra O'Connor is sworn in

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Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court, died on Friday at the age of 93. Which president appointed her?

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Which two matchups will be featured in the College Football Playoff, with the winners playing in the national championship?

The College Football Playoff will feature the Michigan Wolverines, Washington Huskies, Texas Longhorns, and Alabama Crimson Tide. The exclusion of Florida State, despite being undefeated and winning the ACC, came as a shock to many.

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Which airline, known for its significant presence along the West Coast, agreed to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for approximately $1.9 billion?

Alaska Airlines is set to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a deal worth approximately $1.9 billion, significantly expanding its presence on the West Coast. The combined company will be based in Seattle and be led by Alaska's current CEO. Pending regulatory review, the acquisition is expected to close within the 12 to 18 months.

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Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress due to allegations of misconduct. What made this expulsion particularly notable?

Rep. George Santos's expulsion was notable as he was the first member to be expelled who wasn't a convicted felon or a member of the Confederacy. The House voted 311 to 114 to remove Santos, surpassing the two-thirds supermajority required by the Constitution. Over half of GOP lawmakers argued that Santos shouldn't be expelled before his criminal case is resolved.

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What is the primary reason some families of opioid victims are rejecting Purdue Pharma's $6 billion settlement offer?

Some families of opioid victims are rejecting the settlement offer because they oppose a provision that would grant legal protections to the owners of Purdue Pharma. These families believe that the family who profited from selling OxyContin pills should face years of legal consequences. They argue that no amount of money can compensate for the loss of their loved ones.