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Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.CNBC - 8h -
Social Security Fairness Act brings retirement changes for nearly 3 million public pensioners. Here's what that means for retirees
Two provisions have been eliminated that reduced Social Security benefits for public workers who receive pensions. Here's what that means for retirees.CNBC - 1h -
Public continues to pay respects to Jimmy Carter in Atlanta before former president lies in state
Former President Jimmy Carter is lying in repose for a final day at the Carter Center in Atlanta before moving to Washington D.C. to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol. CBS News correspondent Skyler ...CBS News - 4h -
Man Utd players to attend Kath Phipps funeral today
The funeral of long-serving Manchester United training ground receptionist Kath Phipps is set to take place in the city this afternoon. Ms Phipps, from Irlam in Salford, passed away last December ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Maiocco's Observations: Disastrous season ends with loss to Cardinals
The San Francisco 49ers ended a disastrous 2024 NFL season on Sunday with plenty more things going horribly wrong against the Arizona Cardinals.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers
President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...The Guardian - 21h -
‘A glimpse of hope’: how Observer readers are helping mend broken lives in war-torn lands
Médecins Sans Frontières workers have unique insight into the suffering of those they help, providing medical care in times of crisis. Donate to our charity appeal here Médecins Sans ...The Guardian - 1d -
Jimmy Carter's 6-day state funeral begins in Georgia
The six-day state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter began in his home town of Plains, Georgia, Saturday. Carter was honored and remembered in a service at the Carter Center in Atlanta, ...CBS News - 1d -
Memorial services for Jimmy Carter begin in Georgia ahead of state funeral
The memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter began in his home state of Georgia on Saturday, with an emotional motorcade through his hometown of Plains, ahead of his state funeral in ...NBC News - 1d -
Jimmy Carter’s funeral begins by tracing 100 years from rural Georgia to the world stage
Jimmy Carter's extended public farewell began in Georgia, with the 39th U.S. president’s flag-draped casket tracing his long arc from the Depression-era South and family farming business to the ...NBC News - 1d -
What comes next in Jimmy Carter's funeral procession after the Atlanta service
After members of the Carter Center pay their respects to former President Jimmy Carter on Saturday, the lobby with his casket will be open to the public in Atlanta. The 39th president will lie in ...CBS News - 1d -
Jimmy Carter's state funeral begins with procession in Plains, Georgia | Special Report
America's final salute to former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday with a funeral procession in Plains, Georgia. Carter died Sunday at age 100. A hearse carrying Carter's casket left Phoebe ...CBS News - 1d -
Thousands of creative works enter public domain
The start of 2025 means thousands of iconic characters and creative works have entered the public domain, including the classic cartoon strongman Popeye. Here's why these characters are now ...CBS News - 2d -
Ohio governor signs bill to charge public for police video footage
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed a new measure into law earlier this week that permits police departments to charge the public to release camera footage from its officers — including dash, body or ...The Hill - 2d -
Days-long funeral procession for Jimmy Carter begins in south Georgia
Motorcade with flag-draped casket heads to boyhood home in Plains before moving to Atlanta, then Washington. Jimmy Carter’s long public goodbye began on Saturday in south Georgia, where the 39th US ...The Guardian - 2d -
Jimmy Carter to be buried next to Rosalynn Carter in Plains, Georgia, after state funeral
After the six-day state funeral, former President Jimmy Carter will be buried next to his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter died in November 2023. CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
State funeral of Jimmy Carter begins
America's goodbye to its 39th president officially begins today, as the nearly week-long state funeral of Jimmy Carter begins. The funeral will include stops throughout his home state of Georgia, ...CBS News - 2d -
Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral underway in Georgia
A state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter is underway in his home state of Georgia. The procession will start later today and mourners will have the opportunity to pay their last respects ...NBC News - 2d -
From Edvard Munch to Central Cee: Observer critics choose their cultural highlights for 2025
From Thom Yorke’s Shakespearean score to 25 years of Tate Modern, Bridget Jones to Leigh Bowery, our writers anticipate the most exciting shows, releases and events of the year. American auteurs ...The Guardian - 2d -
In Roob's Eagles Observations: Jeff Stoutland, the offensive line miracle worker
A look at the miracles Jeff Stoutland has worked since joining the Eagles’ coaching staff in 2013, thoughts about Kenny Pickett and more in Roob's obs.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jimmy Carter’s Funeral: See the Full Schedule of Events
The gestures of remembrance have all been selected to reflect the 39th president’s rural roots and political career in Georgia and Washington, and his legacy of global advocacy.The New York Times - 2d -
Carter funeral may be attractive target for extremists, new security assessment warns
There are no known threats to the state funeral for Carter, but it is an attractive target "for violent extremists to attack," according to a new security assessment.ABC News - 3d -
French Quarter fully reopens to the public with increased security days after attack
The younger brother of the driver in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street said he’s shocked by his brother’s actions and there were no red flags beforehand.NBC News - 3d -
3 observations after Curry-led Warriors hang 139 points on Sixers
The Sixers finished their back-to-back Thursday night with a wire-to-wire, blowout loss to Stephen Curry and the Warriors.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
FBI asks for public's help in finding who planted bombs day before Jan. 6 attack
The FBI made a renewed call for the public's help in finding the suspect who planted two bombs near the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees the day before the Jan. 6 ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump says he'll attend Jimmy Carter's funeral
President-elect Donald Trump says he will attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral next week at Washington National Cathedral. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from outside the ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carter's funeral amid history of mutual criticism
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral next week in Washington.ABC News - 4d -
I paid $15,000 for my friend’s live-in boyfriend’s funeral. He was in his 40s and only had $5,000 in the bank. What happens next?
“I understood that, in California, hospitals and funeral homes have to notify the court when someone dies.”MarketWatch - 4d -
Security measures boosted ahead Jimmy Carter funeral in D.C.
Washington, D.C., is bolstering security measures for several big events occurring in the nation's capital, including the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more ...CBS News - 4d -
Final arrangements set for Jimmy Carter's funeral
The final plans are in place for former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Carter died over the weekend at the age of 100. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.CBS News - 4d -
Biden vows to keep public informed about investigation into 'despicable' New Orleans attack
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people and injured dozens more "despicable" in an address to the nation Wednesday.NBC News - 4d -
Speaker race, Trump's second term, Carter funeral: January brings flurry of political events
New Year's Day ushers in a month of political events and milestones the likes of which Washington hasn't seen in a while. From the House Speaker election and memorials to former President Carter, ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump says he'll attend Carter's funeral
President-elect Trump is planning to attend the funeral of former President Carter, he said Tuesday. Asked by The Associated Press as he walked into a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago club in ...The Hill - 5d -
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.CBS News - 5d -
Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral
In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker.The New York Times - 5d -
Former President Jimmy Carter to be honored over 6-day funeral schedule
Preparations have started for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100. Events are set in Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia, and in Washington, D.C. Mark ...CBS News - 5d
