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April 16, 2024

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Cicada-geddon: a rare insect event draws fans to the Midwest

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April 15, 2024

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...We’ve talked about this a little bit, but I think one of the most revealing things came during the response to the State of the Union, when the party not in power has a chance to rebut the State of the Union...

March 10, 2024

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