'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony

The Races for Congress

We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Biden to honor Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, Ken Burns with National Medals of Arts

President Biden will present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts (NEA) on Monday to a group that includes rapper Melissa “Missy” Elliot, film directors Steven Spielberg and Spike Lee, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

The races that could decide control of Congress

The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...

Where to watch 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony: TV channel, live stream with Vince Carter, more honored

The enshrinement ceremony is Sunday at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts

Sports - CBS Sports - October 13

UCLA to honor Bruins legend Bill Walton with halftime ceremony during game against Ohio State

Walton led the Bruins to consecutive NCAA titles in 1972 and 1973

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Vince Carter jersey retirement: Hall of Famer becomes first Raptors player to earn honor in emotional ceremony

Carter's No. 15 was raised to the rafters in Toronto on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

These tight races could decide control of Congress

Whether or not the next president can get their legislative agenda done will depend on who's in charge of Congress after November, and control of both chambers is expected to come down to a handful ...

In the Race for Congress, a Reporter Starts ‘With a Blank Notebook’

Catie Edmondson, who has been covering Capitol Hill for The New York Times since 2018, tries to glean patterns that will determine control of the House.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

A'ja Wilson to receive jersey retirement ceremony from South Carolina women's basketball in February

Fresh off her unanimous MVP season, Wilson's No. 22 jersey will soon hang in the rafters after a retirement ceremony on Feb. 2 — or 2/2.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

800+ veterans receive honorable discharges from Pentagon review

An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.

Wide Receiver Winston Watkins Honored as a 2025 Navy All-American

Wide receiver Winston Watkins (Venice, Florida/ Venice High School) was officially honored as a 2025 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Eye on America: AI medical breakthroughs, and a Disney Imagineer receives a major honor

In Massachusetts, we learn how artificial intelligence is making medicine more accurate and improving patients' lives. And in California, we meet an acclaimed Disney Imagineer and lifelong inventor ...

Key ‘sleeper races’ that could decide who controls Congress

NBC News Correspondents Sahil Kapur and Ali Vitali explains which key House and Senate races could determine the balance of power in Congress.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Senate and House races to watch that'll decide control of Congress

A handful of congressional races could decide who has control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Currently, Democrats control the Senate and Republicans control the House, but both ...

Breaking down the Senate and House races that could shift power for Congress

The race for the White House is at the top of the ticket this Election Day, but down-ballot congressional races could have a profound impact on the future of the country as well. CBS News ...

Morning Report — Leadership races, funding up next for Congress

In today’s issue: As the remaining ballots are being counted in House and Senate races, Congress returns to Washington next week for the lame duck period. Republican electoral wins in the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Latest news on future of Congress as House race results come in

Votes in some congressional races are still being counted with Republicans just three seats short of keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Tom LoBianco, a national politics ...

NFL midseason grades: Chiefs receive highest marks in AFC West that's outperforming expectations

Here's how the Chiefs, Chargers, Broncos and Raiders are grading out at the halfway point.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Hundreds of veterans receiving honorable discharges after 'don't ask, don't tell' review

The Defense Department has issued honorable discharges to around 800 servicemembers who were separated from the military during the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that was repealed in 2011. Defense ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Navy All-American Bowl to Honor Venice High School Wide Receiver Winston Watkins

The Navy All-American Bowl Road to the Dome tour will visit Venice High School in Venice, Florida, on October 24th to recognize Winston Watkins as a 2025 Navy All-American.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Washington retiring Kelsey Plum's jersey; first women's basketball player to receive honor in school history

Kelsey Plum led the Huskies' women's basketball team to its first Final Four appearance and led the nation in scoring as a senior.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

With Dreams of a Lunar Outpost, China Takes New Risks in Space Race With U.S.

China put its space ambitions on display before dawn on Wednesday as it blasted three astronauts into orbit from a remote desert launch center.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Big issues, surprise races and ticket-splitting: 5 things to watch in the battle for Congress

The close and uncertain battle for the White House has taken center stage this year.

Lando Norris wins Brazil GP sprint race as Max Verstappen receives penalty

Lando Norris admitted he was “not proud” of the way he won Saturday’s sprint race in Brazil after McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri pulled aside with a few laps remaining to gift him the victory. But ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Selena's enduring legacy as a music icon is evident in her posthumous Medal of Arts

Selena's posthumous honor receiving the Medal of the Arts shows the Queen of Tejano's enduring legacy as a musical and cultural Latina icon 30 years after her death.

Highlights from the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony

The 2024 class included Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Michael Cooper, Seimone Augustus and Doug Collins.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Pomp and ceremony as Lord Mayor's Show wows crowds

New Lord Mayor Alastair King is among thousands to take part in the ancient procession.

State of play: The battle for Congress

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

In a Swing County, Hidden Signs of Harris Support

A country road is crowded with Trump signs. But Harris supporters exist, quietly.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

The Hidden Reason Your Business Isn’t Growing

How to regain focus and share the responsibility.

Business - Inc. - October 19

The hidden billions Argentines hold in undeclared savings

Decades of distrust of the country’s currency has resulted in a ‘dollars under the mattress’ culture

World - Financial Times - October 23

Rare dime hidden for decades sells for over $500,000

Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.

Hidden sugars in Asia’s baby food spark concerns

The BBC takes a closer look at the products more and more parents are turning to for their children.

Mexico grapples with its hidden Chinese trade problem

Patchy data will only fuel US concerns over its southern neighbour being used as a trade backdoor

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Fortnite Hidden Gnome Locations In Remix Chapter 2

10 Fortnite hidden gnomes are scattered across the Remix Chapter 2 island--just like the old days. Remember when Fortnite used to hide gnomes all over the island? Well, in Fortnite Remix Chapter 2 ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

How to explore the hidden world of Ladakh, India

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Hidden in plain sight: a converted stable in Italy

A 250-year-old animal stable nestled in an Italian mountain village is now a family home – with a see-if-you-can-spot-it mirrored loo. Sheer Alpine mountains and forested valleys are both neighbour ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago