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Top stories - CBS News
Lilly Ledbetter remembered for equal pay activism
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of equal pay for women, died over the weekend at 86. President Barack Obama posted a tribute saying Ledbetter "never set out to be a trailblazer or a household name, she ...5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977. The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
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.8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86
Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6,500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor. Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay advocate whose lawsuit against her employer ...8 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
IRS ruling on 401(k) company matches could open doors to pay off debt
A new Internal Revenue Service ruling on 401(k) company matches could change the way employees apply the contributions made by their employers. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent ...9 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConn
Kansas is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama and two-time defending national champion UConn9 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, an activist for equal pay whose legal fight against her employer paved the way for the Fair Pay Act, has died. She was 86. Ledbetter worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival
John Cowen allegedly attacked man with a knife at a quiz-themed event in Blackpool, a court hears.13 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
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 2009.14 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
The NBA's parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trend
There's never been an era in NBA history where it’s been harder to win back-to-back titles15 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Body of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond soon to be flown home from North Macedonia
The body of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s former first minister who died during a conference in North Macedonia, will soon be returned by special flight to Scotland15 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
The conversation: Can the Celtics repeat their formula and repeat as NBA champions?
Let's preview the 2024-25 Boston Celtics, including their best-case and worst-case scenarios15 hours ago - NBA -
Top stories - BBC News
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.15 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Salmond family pay tribute to 'devoted and loving' man
The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence.16 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?17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
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 86.18 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
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.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jerry Kelly ends drought, wins PGA Tour Champions' regular-season finale
Jerry Kelly closed with a 5-under 67 and won the SAS Championship on Sunday.Yesterday - NFL -
Business - Financial Times
Alex Salmond, Scottish first minister and independence champion, 1954-2024
Political heavyweight whose turbulent career culminated in 2014 referendum defeatYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Alex Salmond: Champion of independence leaves a fractured political legacy
Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.Yesterday