Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86
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World - The Guardian
British man dies in fall from Spanish bridge ‘while creating online content’
Unnamed 26-year-old fell while climbing 192-metre-high Castilla-La Mancha Bridge, authorities say. A 26-year-old British man has died after falling from a Spanish bridge while attempting to create ...29 minutes ago -
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Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86
Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama.42 minutes ago -
Sports - ESPN
Pederson on 'culture change': Jags just need wins
Doug Pederson says the Jaguars can't get used to losing games because that can become their identity this season.51 minutes ago -
Sports - ESPN
Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change
Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.1 hour ago - NFL -
Business - CNBC
Jim Cramer is holding on to Starbucks as new CEO starts making changes
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.1 hour ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Fair-Wage Advocate Lilly Ledbetter Dies at 86
Her fight for equal wages inspired the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.1 hour ago -
World - ABC News
Polish leader Tusk defends decision to suspend asylum law
Human and civil rights groups are voicing concern after the Polish leader said he would temporarily suspend the right to asylum because of its alleged abuse by eastern neighbors Belarus and Russia1 hour ago -
Sports - ESPN
Pulisic, Pepi, McKennie to miss U.S.-Mexico game
Christian Pulisic, Ricardo Pepi and Weston McKennie will miss the United States' friendly at Mexico on Tuesday in order to return to their clubs in Europe.2 hours ago - Mexico -
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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.2 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Briton died while climbing bridge for social media, Spanish authorities say
The unidentified 26-year-old man fell to his death while creating social media content, according to local authorities.2 hours ago -
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American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.3 hours ago -
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Top stories - CBS News
U.S. deploying troops, missile defense system to Israel
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has authorized the deployment of a missile defense system to Israel to support the country's air defense following Iran's recent strikes. A U.S. official tells CBS ...4 hours ago - Israel -
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Salmond family pay tribute to 'devoted and loving' man
The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence.4 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK bookmakers don’t want to (and probably won’t have to) pay more tax
Won’t somebody please think of Queen Camilla?5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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U.S. to Send Troops to Israel, and a Splintering Democratic Coalition
Plus, SpaceX makes a tricky “catch.”6 hours ago - Israel -
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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.6 hours ago -
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A Reporter’s Shield Law Is Vital to Prevent Abuses of Power
The PRESS Act has unanimous support in the House, but a few senators are blocking it.8 hours ago -
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Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is 'incredibly exciting'
Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.8 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Jerry Jones laments Cowboys' face plant vs. Lions, won't discuss in-season coach change
Dallas' 47-9 home loss vs. Detroit is the largest since Jones purchased the Cowboys in 19899 hours ago - NFL -
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Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says
Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.15 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Monday Briefing: The U.S. to Deploy Troops to Israel
Plus, 200,000 stories of Modern Love.16 hours ago - Israel -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 WNBA Finals: Liberty's Breanna Stewart delivers defensive gem to 'change the narrative' in Game 2 win
Stewart recorded a Finals record seven steals in a defensive masterclass against the Lynx17 hours ago - WNBA -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jerry Jones: I'm not considering coaching change after "very concerning" loss
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones turned 82 on Sunday, but it wasn't a birthday to remember.17 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Jags HC: Need culture change; Cisco: 'Lot of quit'
Coach Doug Pederson said the Jaguars are on a "slippery slope" and in need of a culture change, especially after Andre Cisco said he saw "a lot of quit" vs. the Bears.17 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Justin Fields leads Steelers past Raiders: Why Pittsburgh should have no thoughts of changing QB anytime soon
Fields has and should continue to be a winning fit for Pittsburgh's offense17 hours ago - NFL -
World - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Is Sending Antimissile System to Israel to Bolster Defenses Against Iran
The move comes as U.S. and Israel are holding talks on a possible Israeli attack on Iran.21 hours ago - Israel -
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U.S. to Deploy Missile Defense System and About 100 Troops to Israel
The Pentagon announced it would send the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and its crew as Israel considered retaliatory attacks against Iran.21 hours ago - Israel -
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Relative of Afghan accused of terror plot in U.S. is charged with planning attack in France
A family member of an Afghan national accused of planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Oklahoma on Election Day was charged in France on Saturday with plotting to conduct attacks on a French ...21 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Johnson: U.S. is in 'most dangerous situation since World War II'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in an interview Sunday that the U.S. is in “the most dangerous situation since World War II,” citing the economy, global tensions and the southern border. ...22 hours ago -
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Trump calls Democrats more dangerous than U.S. foreign adversaries
Donald Trump called Democrats who have opposed him "the enemy from within," describing them as more dangerous than major foreign adversaries of the United States, including Russia and China.22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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U.S. to deploy anti-missile system to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran
The deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system is described as a way to "strengthen Israel's defenses against ballistic missiles."23 hours ago - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinetYesterday -
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U.S. to send anti-missile system to Israel along with military crew to operate it
Intense overnight strikes in southern Lebanon; Israel releases Hamas documentsYesterday - Israel