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Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija power the Trail Blazers past the Bucks 105-102
Anfernee Simons scored 28 points and Deni Avdija 19 as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-102 on Saturday nightABC News - Jan. 4 -
Father of UGA's Smart dies after Sugar Bowl fall
Georgia coach Kirby Smart's father, Sonny, died Saturday morning after suffering complications from hip surgery he underwent following a fall in New Orleans before the Allstate Sugar Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum director on his life, impact
Meredith Evans, director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, told Nikole Killion about a letter she wrote to President Jimmy Carter when she was just 4 years old. She also ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall, Magic Johnson, others
President Biden on Saturday awarded 19 recipients with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian distinction. Honorees included former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Biden honors 19 politicians, philanthropists, cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to more than a dozen politicians, philanthropists and cultural icons during a ceremony at the White House Saturday. Nineteen people ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
William's 'sorrow over pal's death' and 'bleak midwinter'
Tributes to a Briton killed in the New Orleans attack, and winter NHS delays lead Sunday's newspapers.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Why didn't Lionel Messi go to White House to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden?
The Argentine couldn't make the trip to D.C.CBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Who Are the Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
The honorees included high-profile figures like Hillary Clinton, the singer Bono and the philanthropist and donor George Soros.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Friends From Debrina Kawam’s Happy Past Aghast After Subway Burning
Debbie Kawam, as she was known in high school, was a cheerleader and a sunny presence. As the decades went on, she fell into an abyss.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom for final time to 19 recipients
President Joe Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom for the final time of his presidency to 19 recipients, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former basketball player ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Tom Johnson, Minimalist Composer and Village Voice Critic, Dies at 85
He charted the rise of musical minimalism on New York’s downtown scene in the 1970s. He later gained notice for abstract works of his own.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Lionel Messi, Magic Johnson among 19 set to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden
The award is the highest honor that a civilian can receive from the United StatesCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Luke Littler’s rise brings darts huge opportunities – and burning questions | Jonathan Liew
The 17-year-old could reign supreme for years but at some point his unassailability risks dulling the sport’s edges. You know what? I reckon this is the year Luke Littler could finally be ready ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Hillary Clinton, George Soros and others to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Among the recipients of the top civilian honor are NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, fashion icon Anna Wintour, U2 singer Bono and actor Denzel Washington.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98
He put forth the so-called Easterlin paradox, finding that the richer you are doesn’t mean the more satisfied you’ll be with your life.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Royal family pays tribute to Prince William, Harry's nanny who lost stepson in New Orleans attack
Prince William shared his condolences to the family of his former nanny after her stepson was killed in the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans. “Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dies at 47
Jeff Baena, an independent filmmaker who worked with his wife, Aubrey Plaza, has died. His last project was 2022's 'Spin Me Round.'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 4 -
Watch live: Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros among others
President Biden is hosting a ceremony Saturday to award 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring a slew of prominent figures in politics, fashion, entertainment and activism. ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Historian shares stories about Jimmy Carter's nonstop determination
A funeral procession for former President Jimmy Carter, who died Saturday at age 100, began Saturday in Plains, Georgia. Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley shared stories of some of the time ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Indie film-maker Jeff Baena dies aged 47
Husband of actor Aubrey Plaza was known for writing and directing Life After Beth and co-writing I Heart Huckabees. Independent director and screenwriter Jeff Baena – who was known for quirky hits ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
The woman who captured Jimmy Carter's post-presidential career on camera
Former President Jimmy Carter was the longest-living president in U.S. history, dying in his home state of Georgia on Sunday at 100 years old. For more than 40 years after his presidency, Carter ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Bono, Anna Wintour and Jane Goodall receive Presidential Medals of Freedom
Joe Biden awards highest civilian honour to 19 people for ‘exemplary contributions to prosperity, values or security of the US’. The U2 frontman Bono , the editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Prince William expresses sadness at death of his former nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack
Prince William has expressed his shock and sadness at the news of the death of his former nanny’s stepson in the New Year’s truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 peopleABC News - Jan. 4 -
How to Overcome the Odds and Be a Successful Consultant
Here’s my best advice for this year’s newly-minted crop of consultants—and those who continue to persevere in this unsparing game.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
Lionel Messi and Magic Johnson Among Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest civilian honor.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Royal family pays tribute to New Orleans attack victim, stepson of nanny to Princes William and Harry
The royal family paid tribute Saturday to Alexander Pettifer, the British man killed in the New Orleans attack, whose stepmother Tiggy Legge-Bourke was a nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
William shocked by death of ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack
The Prince of Wales said his "thoughts and prayers" were with the family of Edward Pettifer, who was among 14 killed.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Man dies in Lake District ridge fall
Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team thank fell walkers who went to help.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
World’s oldest person, Tomiko Itooka, dies in Japan aged 116
Itooka, who died at a care home in Ashiya, enjoyed bananas and had been a keen mountain climber. A Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest living person has died at the age of 116.. Tomiko ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Prince William ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of British man in New Orleans attack
Edward Pettifer, stepson of princes’ former nanny, was one of 14 killed in New Year’s Day truck attack. The Prince of Wales has said he is shocked and saddened by the death of his former nanny’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
White House announces Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
The White House announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The 19 honorees include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, international ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
World's oldest person has died at 116
Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116
Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Tomiko Itooka of Japan, World’s Oldest Person, Dies at 116
Born in 1908, she raised four children, ran a family textile factory during World War II, and remained an avid hiker into her 80s.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, 18 others
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has diedABC News - Jan. 4 -
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LeBron James breaks Jordan's record for 30-point games in Lakers' 119-102 win over Hawks
LeBron James scored 30 points to become the NBA’s career leader in 30-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan’s record during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta HawksABC News - Jan. 4
