Emily Curiel
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The Kansas City Star
“Rock Chalk Algeria” has turned into the World Cup's most unusual, amazing rallying cry. Even though the Algerian national team lost 0-3 on Tuesday against powerhouse Argentina, they've already won hearts around Kansas City. Unfortunately, traffic woes meant that some fans didn't get to the stadium in time for kickoff.
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White House and U.S. Department of Justice
Savannah Hawley-Bates
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KCUR 89.3
Morgan Chilson
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Kansas Reflector
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