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Starbucks In Washington DC Among 16 Closing In US Amid Safety Fears
Starbucks is closing 16 stores in the United States, including one in the Washington, D.C., area, amid concerns over safety.

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Starbucks is closing 16 stores in the United States, including one in the Washington, D.C., area, amid concerns over safety.

Starbucks is closing 16 stores in the United States, including one near Beverly Hills, amid concerns over safety.
Starbucks is closing 16 stores in the United States, including one in Santa Monica, amid concerns over safety.
Starbucks is closing 16 stores in the United States, including one in West Hollywood, amid concerns over safety.
Starbucks is closing 16 stores in the United States, including one in Hollywood, amid concerns over safety.
Starbucks is closing 16 stores in the United States, including six in the Los Angeles area, amid concerns over safety.
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