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Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland

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Matt Ozug, Ashley Brown, Vincent Acovino, Megan Lim, Tinbete Ermyas

Published February 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM EST

Aqqaluk Lynge and Jørgen Boassen on Feb. 11, 2025 in Nuuk, Greenland.

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