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Historian charged in conspiracy to steal documents from archives to remain in federal custody

BALTIMORE — A presidential historian charged in a conspiracy to steal documents from archives in several states will remain in federal custody while authorities search his New York City apartment again.

Barry Landau’s attorney says a hearing on Landau’s release will be postponed until Thursday while federal authorities return to his apartment....

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