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President Biden hugs Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the NAACP Detroit branch Fight for Freedom Fund dinner in Detroit on May 19, 2024.

These governors aren't running for president, but some voters say they wish they were

Trump won Georgia and Michigan in 2016. Biden did the same in 2020. In 2024, some disillusioned voters say they wish Govs. Whitmer of Michigan and Kemp of Georgia were on the ballot instead.

A dog in the Philippines is vaccinated against rabies. Owners who brought their pets in for the shot were given free pet food.

Rabies could become a disease of the past. Here's what it would take

The Americas has made extraordinary progress, mainly by vaccinating canines. Asia and Africa —- where 95% of rabies cases happen —- have two obstacles to progress.

The symbol of the United Nations is displayed outside the Secretariat Building, Feb. 28, 2022, at United Nations Headquarters.

The world's population is projected to peak at 10.3 billion in the 2080s, U.N. says

Additionally, the global life expectancy is beginning to climb again post-COVID pandemic, and is now 73.3 years of age. It is anticipated to climb to 77.4 years in 2054.

Lawrence Cheng, whose family owns seven Wendy's locations south of Los Angeles, works in the kitchen at his Wendy's restaurant in Fountain Valley, Calif., June 20, 2024. Cheng used to have nearly a dozen employees at his Fountain Valley location during the day. Now, he only schedules seven for each shift as he scrambles to absorb a dramatic jump in labor costs after a new California law boosted the hourly wage for fast food workers on April 1 from $16 to $20 an hour.

California fast food workers now earn $20 per hour. Franchisees are responding by cutting hours.

When California’s minimum wage increase went into effect in April, fast food workers across the state went from making $16 to $20 overnight. It's already having an impact, according to local operators for major fast food chains.

Tobacco products with flavors like "blue razz ice" and "aloe grape" are seen here.

How schools, parents can combat the e-cigarette epidemic

A recent survey found 5% of middle schoolers and 10% of high schoolers reported using e-cigarettes or vapes in the last 30 days.

President Biden speaks during a NATO 75th anniversary celebratory event at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium on July 9 in Washington, D.C.

Biden says he's 'determined on running' as calls to step aside grow

President Biden, in a roughly hour-long press conference, doubled down on his decision to stay in the race despite growing calls from leaders and supporters that he should step down from the ticket.

President Joe Biden pauses while speaking during a NATO 75th anniversary celebratory event at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium on July 9 in Washington, D.C. NATO leaders convene in Washington this week for its annual summit to discuss their future strategies and commitments, and marking the 75th anniversary of the alliance's founding.

Biden confronts his own LBJ’s choice

Biden's Democratic critics have compared his achievements to that of President Lyndon B. Johnson, while noting LBJ had bowed out in the best interests of the party and the country and provided a model for others.

<br/>Lawrence Cheng, cuya familia posee siete ubicaciones de Wendy's al sur de Los Ángeles, entrega un pedido a un cliente en su restaurante Wendy's en Fountain Valley, Calif., el 20 de junio de 2024. Cuando el aumento del salario mínimo de California entró en vigencia en abril, los trabajadores de comida rápida en todo el estado pasaron de ganar $16 a $20 de la noche a la mañana. Ya está teniendo un impacto, según los operadores locales de las principales cadenas de comida rápida, quienes dicen que están reduciendo las horas de trabajo y aumentando los precios del menú ya que el repentino aumento en los costos laborales los deja buscando soluciones. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Trabajadores de comida rápida en California ahora ganan $20 dólares por hora. Los franquiciados están respondiendo recortando horas

Cheng solía tener casi una docena de empleados en el turno de la tarde en su ubicación en Fountain Valley en el condado de Orange. Ahora solo programa a siete para cada turno mientras se apresura a absorber un salto dramático en los costos laborales

Self-portrait after the avalanche, first winter ascent of Gasherbrum II, Karakorum Himalaya, Pakistan, Feb. 4, 2011.

This photographer nearly died mountain climbing. His memoir details the mental toll

Former National Geographic photographer details his struggles with mental health while climbing the world’s mountains

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has “complete confidence” in Biden’s candidacy

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer about her new book True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership and Everything in Between.

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