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Tom Cruise receives the Navy's highest civilian honor
Actor and producer Tom Cruise accepted the U.S. Navy's highest honor for civilians Friday for his work on "Top Gun" and other films focusing on military service.Los Angeles Times - 11h -
Grateful Dead's legacy takes center stage at Kennedy Center Honors
Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members ...CBS News - 7h -
Tom Cruise awarded highest Navy honor for a civilian
The 62-year-old actor was celebrated for his outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps.The Hill - 10h -
'Badge of honor': GOP allows 13 'fake electors' cast electoral votes
More than a dozen officials accused of signing false certifications claiming Trump had won their states' votes in the 2020 election were set to serve as electors.ABC News - 23h -
Tom Cruise honoured with US Navy's highest civilian award
The Top Gun star is being celebrated for spiking military recruitment with his screen roles.BBC News - 1d -
Venezuelan opposition leaders receive the European Union’s top human rights honor
The European Union’s legislature has celebrated the bravery and staunch resistance of Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia while awarding them the EU’s ...ABC News - 1d -
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Trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm is awarded Congress' highest honor
President Joe Biden signed the “Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act” last week posthumously honoring Chisholm, who died in 2005, with Congress’s highest award.NBC News - 2d -
Pete Hegseth’s Guard Left the Army After the Beating of a Civilian
John Hasenbein, who has escorted Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary to meetings on Capitol Hill, said he was unjustly prosecuted for the 2019 episode.The New York Times - 2d -
Francis Ford Coppola reflects on family, legacy and Kennedy Center honor
Over a career spanning more than half a century, Francis Ford Coppola has created cinematic masterpieces. "CBS Mornings" spoke with him about his legacy and Kennedy Center honor.CBS News - 2d -
Bonnie Raitt on iconic music career and Kennedy Center honors
Bonnie Raitt reflects on her 50-year career, including iconic hits like "I Can't Make You Love Me" to her recent Kennedy Center honor.CBS News - 5d -
Colorado's Hunter reels in honors on awards night
Travis Hunter is the Associated Press college football Player of the Year, receiving 26 of 43 votes from a panel of AP Top 25 voters. The Buffs 2-way star also won the the Walter Camp, Chuck ...ESPN - 5d -
Bonnie Raitt reflects on her career as she receives Kennedy Center honors
Bonnie Raitt, a 13-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, reflects on her 50-year career as she receives Kennedy Center honors for lifetime artistic achievements.CBS News - 5d -
Arturo Sandoval on escaping Cuba, jazz and being honored by Kennedy Center
Jazz legend Arturo Sandoval was honored this month by the Kennedy Center for his contributions to American culture through the performing arts. He shared how jazz played a pivotal role in saving ...CBS News - 6d -
Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali
Human Rights Watch says Mali’s armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, committed abuses against civilians since the withdrawal of a UN peacekeeping mission late last yearABC News - 6d -
Met Police civilian staff vote for strike action
The PCS union say it is the first time Met Police employees have ever voted for industrial action.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Duke's Cooper Flagg earns Freshman of the Week honors, leads top 10 ranking of freshmen in college basketball
A look at the top performing freshmen in college basketball last week and for the 2024-25 seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Sharpton: Penny verdict 'blatant legalization of civilian vigilantism'
The Rev. Al Sharpton is condemning a jury’s decision to acquit a white Marine veteran in the chokehold death of a homeless Black man on a subway train in New York City last May. Sharpton accused ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Kennedy Center honors Coppola, Sandoval, Raitt, Grateful Dead
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Bonnie Raitt, Grateful Dead, Coppola honored at Kennedy Center
Celebrities and cultural icons gathered for the Kennedy Center Honors.ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Trump return to DC looms over Kennedy Center Honors
In a night filled with political moments — including multiple nods to President Biden, a Grateful Dead tribute from former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and accolades for ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Rick Pitino honors St. John's legend Lou Carnesecca with 'Looie Sweater,' wins first game since legend's death
Pitino went to a tailor and had a replica sweater made in honor of Carnesecca, who died Nov. 30 at 99 years oldCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Rick Pitino dons replica sweater to honor legendary St. John's coach Lou Carnesecca
The garish red, blue and brown “V” sweater resembled the one that became Carnesecca's good-luck charm during St. John's 1984-85 Final Four season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Dems, GOP come together to honor vets on Pearl Harbor attack anniversary
Democrats and Republicans came together on Saturday to honor surviving veterans and those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor more than 80 years ago. "Today, we honor the brave ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Buffalo Bills rookie Ray Davis honors "Big Brother" mentor at game
When Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis was a kid, a mentor from Big Brothers Big Sister helped provide stability in his life. Last weekend, Davis got the chance to give back with a ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
WNBA's newest team unveils uniforms: Golden State Valkyries honor Bay Area
The Valkyries' uniforms blend Bay Area symbolism with nods to strength, empowerment and courage.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Watch live: Biden honors veterans at event ahead of Pearl Harbor anniversary
President Biden is set to give remarks Friday honoring American veterans and their families a day before the 83rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Biden is attending a special live ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors
Lionel Messi is the MVP of Major League Soccer for 2024ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Joe Burrow claims this NFL honor for first time, Bengals' losing ways spoil star QB's historic November
Burrow's individual greatness hasn't led to more team successCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
WATCH: TSA honors America's top dogs in 2025 Canine Calendar
The calendar celebrates the dedication of the pups and their handlers as they keep the country safe across the nation's airports. ABC News got to chat with several of the calendar's stars.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Truck driver honored for courageous rescue of wounded Texas officer
John Lally was awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism in Houston Tuesday for running into danger last November to rescue a police officer who had been shot.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Jamie Foxx pushes on Capitol Hill for more Down syndrome research funding in honor of sister
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday to push for more funding for the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) research program on Down syndrome. The DeOndra ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Flames honor Gaudreau, host family in Calgary
With the Gaudreau family watching from the stands on an emotional night at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Calgary Flames played host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, in a game between the ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Flames honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and welcome his family back to Calgary
The Calgary Flames paid tribute to longtime star Johnny Gaudreau before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, months after the All-Star was killed while biking on a New Jersey road this summerABC News - Dec. 4 -
Russia uses civilians as ‘target practice’ for killer drones
Southern Ukrainian city of Kherson hit more than 9,500 times as Moscow attempts to drive out residentsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
St. John's to honor late coach Lou Carnesecca at men's and women's games this weekend
The men’s and women’s basketball teams at St. John’s will wear “Lou” patches on their uniform jerseys for the rest of this season to honor Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca, who died Saturday at ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Johnny Hockey forever: Flames, Blue Jackets honor Gaudreau in Calgary
Johnny Gaudreau's widow Meredith gave an emotional pregame interview thanking Calgary for its support.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Ranking best freshmen in college basketball: Rutgers' Dylan Harper earns Freshman of the Week honors
A look at the top performing freshmen in college basketball last week and for the 2024-25 seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Josh O'Connor honors pal Zendaya with Gotham tribute award: 'A generational talent'
"Sing Sing" and "A Different Man" were the big winners at Monday's Gotham Awards, where Oscar hopefuls Zendaya and Angelina Jolie were also feted.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Ted Danson to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes
The Golden Globes are raising a glass to former “Cheers” star Ted Danson by naming him the Carol Burnett Award honoree for 2025ABC News - Dec. 2
