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GET /api/v3/apps/470912745
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"body": "Wanted to thank Birmingham News for their generosity in providing this free news coverage. I have appreciated it so much during this dangerous time with the pandemic. The extra fun activities for kids and their selection of puzzles in the paper is second to none. Thank you for providing this valuable and entertaining service during this time. I am grateful for this bright spot during the week!",
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"author": "scw42",
"date": "7 Aug 2026"
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"title": "Confusing.",
"body": "I’m really confused. Did The Lede go away? I liked that. I don’t get this at all. I thought the newspaper closed. Is this a the same thing?",
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"notes": "\"For You\" allows you to create your own personalized newsfeed by selecting the authors and topics that matter most to you. Stay Informed like never before with the Oregonian Cleaner Faster Smarter."
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