Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much
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Trump says he has directed U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
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Manchester United's Casemiro is costing far too much on and off pitch as changes and creativity are needed
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Three reasons why Chiefs will win Super Bowl LIX: Patrick Mahomes winning drive too much for Eagles
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