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U.S. welcomes thousands of new citizens

Each year, the United States welcomes nearly 680,000 citizens at naturalization ceremonies. On Thursday, about 6,000 people from 145 countries became citizens at ceremonies in Los Angeles. There's been a surge in citizenship applications this year, partially driven by the desire to vote. Carter Evan's has more.
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