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This image from House Television shows Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn., speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives Monday, June 3, 2024, in Washington, as his son Guy makes a face. When political kids upstage their parents, it brings a moment of levity to the official workings of government. It’s also a solid case study on the sheer unifying power of humor.

Kids are upstaging their political parents — by acting like kids

June 9, 2024, 6:02am Entertainment

For one shining moment this week, the country’s ongoing political crises were swept away by the comedic power of one cherubic and wildly exuberant 6-year-old. Read story

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris wave at a campaign event at Girard College, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Biden reelection campaign launches push for Republican votes

June 9, 2024, 6:00am Latest News

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has reportedly launched an outreach effort aimed at wooing Republican voters amid some signs of GOP discontent with former President Donald Trump. Read story

A traveler passes an Automated External Defibrillator in Terminal 1 Nov. 12, 2003, at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a user-friendly device that when used properly on a person suffering a sudden cardiac arrest administers an electric shock to the heart. Its built-in microprocessor then assesses the patient’s heart rhythm, judging whether more defibrillation would be needed. The Chicago Airport System implemented the first public-access defibrillation program at all its airports, including O’Hare International Airport. Defibrillators are strategically located throughout the airport terminals within a one-minute walk from any point in the airport. The units are in cabinets that are directly linked to the City of Chicago’s emergency medical services.

Push for defibrillators in schools becomes personal

June 9, 2024, 6:00am Health

Matthew Mangine and Rep. Andy Barr are tied together by unimaginable loss and one singular, horrible date: June 16, 2020. Read story

Sen. Deb Fisher (R-NE) (R), accompanied by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) (L) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill on May 1, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Congress wrestles with AI’s boost to campaigns, potential misuse

June 9, 2024, 6:00am Politics

Lawmakers pushing ahead with some of the first bills governing artificial intelligence are confronting old problems as they deal with a new technology. Read story

Rob Romeijn protests property taxes outside Rockdale County offices in Conyers, Ga., on April 23, 2024. Romeijn says the increase in the taxable value of his house is unfair, but future increases in taxable values could be curbed if Georgia voters approve a referendum in November.

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

June 9, 2024, 5:42am Business

For retirees Tom and Beverly McAdam, the good news is the value of their two-bedroom home in suburban Denver has risen 45% since they purchased it more than six years ago. Read story

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Kids are upstaging their political parents — by acting like kids

Biden reelection campaign launches push for Republican votes

Push for defibrillators in schools becomes personal

Congress wrestles with AI’s boost to campaigns, potential misuse

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

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