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For years as a politician in South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster has raised alarms surrounding vicious dogfighting.  When he was attorney general in 2004 he formed an anti-dogfighting task force.

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The Chinese lunar new year is here, and 2025 marks the year of the snake. Over 3,500 years old, the Chinese lunar cycle lasts 12 years and is represented by a different animal each year. Each creature ...

Lunar New Year started Wednesday and lasts until next month's Lantern Festival, which starts in mid-February. We have everything you need to know about the holiday and how to celebrate. Lunar New Year ...

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