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Members of the state Assembly listen to an address by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Paramount, at the in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

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In this Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 photo, Kashmiri protesters run for cover amid tear gas smoke during a protest after Friday prayers in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. Police fired teargas and shotgun pellets to disperse Kashmiris who gathered after Friday afternoon prayers to protest against Indian rule in the disputed region. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan, File)

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In this Thursday Dec. 29, 2016 photo, a man pets a dog along a flooded street caused by rains from Typhoon Nock-Ten in Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines. The powerful typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Christmas Day, spoiling the biggest holiday in Asia's largest Catholic nation, where a governor offered roast pig to entice villagers to abandon family celebrations for emergency shelters. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Deji Olatoye (30) tackles New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Stanford's Christian Sanders, left, struggles for the ball with Arizona's Dusan Ristic during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)

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New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with referee Ron Torbert (62) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. A touchdown catch made by New Orleans Saints tight end Coby Fleener was overruled by the officials and the New Orleans Saints kicked a field goal. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley, right, and New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Former Atlanta Falcons players Roddy White, left, and Michael Vick are seen during halftime of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) greets fans after Clemson defeated Ohio State 31-0 in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. Clemson advanced to the BCS championship game Jan. 9 against Alabama. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick speaks with reporters before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons say Vick is among numerous former players and coaches who will take part in a halftime ceremony during a game against the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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In this Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, file photo, Jessica Stunson, left, and Clay Smalley, both of Bowling Green, light the last two candles during the 16th annual Community Kwanzaa celebration at First Christian Church, in Bowling Green, Ky. (Miranda Pederson/Daily News via AP) ** FILE **

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In this Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 photo, The Essence in Harmony choir sing during the 16th annual Community Kwanzaa celebration at First Christian Church, in Bowling Green, Ky. (Miranda Pederson/Daily News via AP)

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In this Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 photo, children from the community join on stage to sing and play rattles and shakers to "This Little Light of Mine" during the 16th annual Community Kwanzaa celebration at First Christian Church, in Bowling Green, Ky. (Miranda Pederson /Daily News via AP)

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In this Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 photo, The Best of African Club perform a dance Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, during the 16th annual Community Kwanzaa celebration at First Christian Church, in Bowling Green, Ky. (Miranda Pederson /Daily News via AP)

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In this Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, Dr. Nubian Sun, of Bowling Green, performs a dance for the principle of Kuumba or creativity during the 16th annual Community Kwanzaa celebration at First Christian Church, in Bowling Green, Ky. (Miranda Pederson/Daily News via AP)

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Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42), safety Korrin Wiggins (15) and kicker Alex Spence (47) smile and wave after Clemson defeated Ohio State 31-0 in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. Clemson advanced to the BCS championship game Jan. 9 against Alabama. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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San Diego guard Tyler Williams (1) drives on Saint Mary's guard Tanner Krebs during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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San Diego forward Juwan Gray (12) shoots against Saint Mary's forward Calvin Hermanson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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San Diego head coach Lamont Smith gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Mary's in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Saint Mary's forward Dane Pineau, right, shoots against San Diego forward Brett Bailey (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)