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Almanac

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By The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, Dec. 3, the 338th day of 2024. There are 28 days left in the year. Todayís Highlight in History: On Dec. 3, 1984, thousands of people died after a cloud of methyl isocyanate gas escaped from a pesticide plant operated by a Union Carbide subsidiary ...

A season of self-reflection is here. Will Congress take part?

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WASHINGTON — America’s greatness lies not in perfection but in her relentless pursuit of it. For nearly 250 years, this nation has strived to fully realize the revolutionary ideals laid out in its founding documents. While we have often fallen short, our capacity for self-reflection and ...

National Civics Bee open to U.P. students

Editorial

The National Civics Bee is aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The Michigan Chamber Foundation, along with local chambers, will host community bees statewide in 2025. All Michigan students in sixth, seventh and eighth graders from ...

Almanac

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By The Associated Press Today is Monday, Dec. 2, the 337th day of 2024. There are 29 days left in the year. Today in History Today is Saturday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2023. There are 29 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 2, 1954, the U.S. Senate passed, 67-22, ...

Young men swung to Trump after campaign of masculine appeals

Local columns

WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, Pat Verhaeghe didn’t think highly of Donald Trump as a leader. Then Verhaeghe began seeing more of Trump’s campaign speeches online and his appearances at sporting events. There was even the former president’s pairing with Bryson DeChambeau as part of ...