It's time for US diplomats to buckle up tight and prepare for a bumpy ride ahead.

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But meanwhile, high-end retailers and casino VIP operators will have to buckle up to weather the storm.

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If the answer to that question is yes, buckle up.

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Interest in laws to restrain dogs in the car is growing, says Christina Selter, executive director of Bark Buckle UP, an advocacy group calling for tighter driving laws.

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Buckle up, accelerate, and leave expensive getaways in the dust with this week's escape to Daytona Beach.

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