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Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president
President Biden awarded on Wednesday the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Cecile Richards, an abortion rights activist and former president of Planned Parenthood. During a private ceremony, Biden ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US
The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
President Biden has no plans of pardoning son Hunter Biden, White House says
President Joe Biden does not plan to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on federal gun charges, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.Top stories - ABC News - November 7 -
Don't just pardon turkeys — use Thanksgiving to spare lives on death row
This Thanksgiving, governors should use their sovereign power to put down the executioner’s axe.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Harris pens op-ed in AAPI diaspora newspapers urging voters to 'fight for our freedoms”
In the final sprint to Election Day, Vice President Harris wrote a series of columns across five Asian American newspapers calling on members of the 15 million-voter-strong constituency to join her ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Trump Win Sends Trump Media and Tesla Shares Soaring
Companies linked to the president and his prominent supporter Elon Musk shot up after the election, as did U.S.-focused small cap shares.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Eye Opener: President Biden's controversial comment threatens to undermine Harris' message
A controversial comment from President Biden threatens to undermine Kamala Harris' closing argument on unity and getting things done. Also, former President Trump does some damage control after ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Harris’s closing message must separate her vision from Biden’s
With so much on the line and so little time left, Harris should not hesitate to explain how she plans to plot her own course and change directions.Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Biden and Xi Meet, Delivering Messages Seemingly Intended for Trump
Donald J. Trump has promised a more aggressive approach, after the Biden administration worked to avoid open conflict with Beijing.World - The New York Times - November 17 -
Google and Meta urge Australia to delay social media ban for children
Google and Meta urged the Australian government to delay a bill banning social media for children under 16, saying more time is needed to evaluate its impact.Top stories - NBC News - 23 hours ago -
Pro-Ukraine lawmakers make last-ditch effort to safeguard US support
Pro-Ukraine lawmakers in both parties are working to get key provisions surrounding U.S. support for Kyiv passed into law by January, an effort to safeguard assistance that is under threat in a ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Walz predicts women will send Trump a message on Election Day 'whether he likes it or not'
Vice President Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), predicted Saturday that women will send former President Trump a message on Election “whether he likes it or not.” “Now here's ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Browns' Myles Garrett sends message to T.J. Watt after three-sack performance in upset win over Steelers
'I'm No. 1, I'm the guy,' Garrett said after his dominant performance against the SteelersSports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
Former cyber czar urges vigilance: "It's not the attackers… it's us"
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.Politics - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Salah double sends Liverpool 8 points clear in Premier League as United draws first game with Amorim
Mohamed Salah has sent Liverpool eight points clear in the Premier League by scoring twice to help his team rally to a 3-2 win over SouthamptonSports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Biden to send Congress an emergency funding bill for disaster relief
The bill will be put forth "in the coming days," a White House official said. The bill is meant to address funding shortages reported after a brutal storm season.Top stories - ABC News - November 18 -
Biden to send disaster relief funding package to Congress in coming days
President Biden will send Congress an extensive emergency funding request in the coming days, the White House said Monday, as administration officials called on Congress to approve more money ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Biden still does not plan to pardon his son Hunter, White House says
President Biden said earlier this year he would not pardon his son or commute a potential prison sentence.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Watch: Biden pardons 2 Minnesota turkeys in annual White House Thanksgiving tradition
President Biden pardoned two turkeys from Northfield, Minnesota, Monday at the White House in an annual Thanksgiving tradition. See the full ceremony with context from CBS News senior White House ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
After McCarthy ouster, GOP to consider new requirement for House leadership elections
Rep. Brian Mast wants any Republican seeking an internal promotion to be required to step down from their current leadership post.Politics - Politico - November 10 -
Trump urges Senate GOP to block Biden's last judicial nominees
President-elect Donald Trump urged Republican senators to stop Democrats from confirming any more of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees.Business - CNBC - November 19 -
Biden unlikely to ban menthol cigarettes, despite urging from health officials
A federal ban on menthol cigarettes would be one of the most effective ways to save lives, Black Americans, the Surgeon General said. But the Biden administration isn't likely to do anything about ...Politics - NBC News - November 19 -
Russia sends nearly 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges tougher sanctions against Moscow
Moscow sent close to 100 drones into Ukraine overnight into Sunday, Ukrainian officials saidWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
Devices used in ballot box fires had 'Free Gaza' messages
Ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington were linked to devices that had the message “Free Gaza” marked on them, The Associated Press (AP) is reporting, citing an anonymous police source. ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Using abbreviations in text messages comes across as less sincere, study finds
People who use abbreviations were less likely to receive responses, analysis by psychologists found. Reducing your texts to a flurry of abbreviations could have unintended consequences, according ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Aaron Rodgers laughs off "Red Line" social-media message from Mike Williams
Steelers receiver Mike Williams sent a social-media message to his former quarterback after catching a game-winning touchdown pass in his debut with Pittsburgh.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
Zelenskyy calls Russian use of new missile "clear and severe escalation"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling Russia's use of a new type of missile a "clear and severe escalation." NATO and Ukraine are now set to hold emergency talks next week. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago
