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  "The NBA is considering expansion to Mexico City as part of a broader strategy to grow the league in North America, per hoopshype.com. The potential move comes amid rising interest in basketball across Latin America and increasing global fan engagement.",
  "Border crossings between the U.S. And Mexico have plummeted, with Stephen Miller expressing dissatisfaction over the decline, reports nytimes.com. The drop in cross-border traffic reflects ongoing tensions and policy shifts at the southern border.",
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   "title": "Border Crossings Have Plummeted. Stephen Miller Isn’t Satisfied.",
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   "title": "NBA expansion to Mexico City: Could it beat Seattle or Las Vegas?",
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