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Women are keeping politics honest

This is a generalization, I know. As Mark Twain is said to have said, "All generalizations are false, including this one." But there is growing evidence that women tend to be more protective of our American democracy than men. They are more willing to put their foot down when partisan schemers ...

Hawks name Bedard captain

CHICAGO — Connor Bedard has been the central figure for Chicago since he was selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft. A single capital "C" had been heading toward the front of his No. 98 jersey for a while. Bedard was named the 37th captain of the Blackhawks on Tuesday, capping an eventful offseason that included a new contract and another shoulder injury. At 21 years, 60 days, he is the second-youngest captain in the history of the Original Six franchise behind Jonathan Toews. "It's an incredible honor, something I don't take lightly," Bedard ...

Another disguised pitch of socialism

The Trump administration is drafting a rule that would let married couples with a stay-at-home spouse collect federal welfare benefits. The money comes from a 1990s Health and Human Services fund meant to cover daycare so low-income parents could work or go to school. About 870,000 families ...

Once again, election will be about turnout

Republicans are holding a unique midterm combination rally, get-out-the-vote convention in Dallas. The GOP hopes to raise enthusiasm (and money) for Republican candidates in the November election. One indication they are in trouble are polls that show Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, ...

Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open title

NEW YORK (AP) — Alexander Zverev's best year in tennis goes on, and so does that lengthy Grand Slam drought for American men. Zverev won his second major championship and disappointed a crowd that was desperate to see the first Grand Slam title by an American man since 2003, beating Ben ...