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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Jul 24, 6:34 PM
Obama greets WNBA players as fans get excited for All-Star Game in Chicago
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The WNBA's best and brightest are in Chicago for the All-Star Game.
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Obama greets WNBA players as fans get excited for All-Star Game in Chicago
The WNBA's best and brightest are in Chicago for the All-Star Game.
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What happened The WNBA's best and brightest are in Chicago for the All-Star Game.
The headline split WLS / ABC7 Chicago frames it as "Obama greets WNBA players as fans get excited for All-Star Game in Chicago". WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) frames it as "WNBA All-Star weekend kicks off in Chicago with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese among playe...".
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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 24, 7:48 PM
Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center
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Caitlin Clark was in awe after meeting former President Barack Obama after he surprised the WNBA All-Stars on Friday at his Presidential Center.
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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Jul 24, 5:58 PM
WNBA All-Star weekend kicks off in Chicago with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese among players joining festivities
WNBA All-Star media day is underway in Chicago ahead of the All-Star Game featuring teams captained by Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon.
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