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4. #BOOTS ON THE GROUND: The US is sending a deployment of special forces to help the fight against the Islamic State group.

5. #TAY TAY: Pop superstar Taylor Swift is suing a radio DJ for allegedly groping her in an incident that caused him to lose his job.

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