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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. — It was pitch black as Jimmy Laker steered his full-size pickup truck through deserted, mud-caked streets.

Oklahoma was preparing for 1,800 Afghan refugees. Jeff and Christine Poyner were eager to help.

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INGREDIENTS • 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)(about 3 cups) • 1/4 cup salsa • 1 tablespoon oil (canola, olive, or vegetable) • 1 onion, diced (about 1 cup) • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (drained and rinsed) • 6 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas • 3/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby, pepper jack) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put sweet potatoes in a medium sized saucepan.

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A Terrier-Improved Orion sounding rocket carrying students experiments for the RockOn! mission successfully launched from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility Aug. 17 at 6 a.m.