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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

U.S. Olympic medalist Fred Kerley arrested in Miami Beach following confrontation with police

Kerley won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics

CBS Sports - 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

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

Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 US Army veterans

The award is given to those who "distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives," according to the White House.

ABC News - 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

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Messi and others

Watch live coverage of the Medal of Freedom Ceremony at the White House as President Joe Biden awards the nation’s highest civilian honor to 19 recipients. The list includes former Secretary of ...

NBC News - 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

Biden to award Hillary Clinton, RFK, Denzel Washington and others Medal of Freedom

President Biden on Saturday awarded 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring a slew of prominent figures in politics, fashion, entertainment and activism. Among those being ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Biden Honors Police Officers and Veterans With Medals at White House

The president recognized five officers who responded to a 2023 school shooting at a private Christian school in Tennessee, and veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

US Olympic runner Fred Kerley arrested in Florida after police confrontation

Paris Olympic 100m bronze medalist arrested in Miami Kerley accused of interfering in unrelated investigation US Olympic runner Fred Kerley has been arrested in South Florida following a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 US Army soldiers

President Biden on Friday awarded the Medal of Honor to seven U.S. Army soldiers, most of whom received it posthumously for service during the Korean War, in his last ceremony as commander in chief ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

US Olympic sprinter Kerley tasered after police confrontation

United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley is tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Watch live: Biden hosts Medal of Honor ceremony

President Biden is set to award the Medal of Honor to seven U.S. Army soldiers in a ceremony Friday evening, with about two weeks left in his presidency. The Medal of Honor is given to members of ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Biden hosts Medal of Honor ceremony at White House

Watch live as President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Medal of Honor ceremony for seven U.S. Army veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Trump rips Biden for honoring Cheney, Thompson with ‘Fake Medals’

President-elect Trump on Friday blasted President Biden for awarding former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) the Presidential Citizens Medal, saying he gave them “fake ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Simone Biles says it would be 'greedy' for her to compete at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Biles doesn't want to overstay her welcome, noting 'I'm humble enough to know when to be done'

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

World's oldest living Olympic gold medalist Agnes Keleti dies at 103

Olympic champion Agnes Keleti, the world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist died at the age of 103 on Thursday, the Hungarian Olympic Committee said.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Biden to award Medal of Honor to 7 veterans of Vietnam and Korea wars

One recipient, Kenneth W. David, is expected to attend the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award will be represented by family members.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Biden to award medals of honor, valor in waning days at White House

President Biden will award the Medal of Honor to seven U.S. Army soldiers and the Medal of Valor to eight public safety officers at the White House on Friday. The Medal of Honor is given to members ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medals to 20 recipients, including Liz Cheney

According to the White House press release, this award is given to Americans who "have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens."

ABC News - Jan. 2

Cheney gets standing ovation as Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal

President Biden honored former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and several other Americans Thursday with the Presidential Citizens Medal to recognize their service to the country. Cheney was recognized ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

There’s a big problem with trying to replace Johnson — no clear alternates

Three potential alternate speaker candidates have come up in conversations among holdouts. But they don’t have the needed votes to become speaker, either.

Politico - Jan. 2

Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inauguration

It's the latest sign of how tech companies are positioning themselves for a new administration in Washington.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Meta Appoints Joel Kaplan to Lead Global Policy, Replacing Nick Clegg

Joel Kaplan, a former senior adviser to George W. Bush, replaces Nick Clegg, a former deputy prime minister of Britain, as Meta’s head of policy.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Watch: Biden honors Cheney, others with Presidential Citizens Medal

President Biden hosted a ceremony Thursday evening to award 20 individuals with the Presidential Citizens Medal. Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) — who has become a vocal critic of President-elect ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Meta global affairs chief Clegg to be replaced by Republican Kaplan

Move comes just ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House

Financial Times - Jan. 2

How Oregon will replace Dillon Gabriel: Why enigmatic QB Dante Moore is logical successor for Ducks

The former five-star recruit is likely enter spring as the logical favorite to win the starting job in 2025

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Joel Kaplan to replace Nick Clegg as Meta global policy leader

Meta will switch up its global policy team in the new year and has appointed former George W. Bush administration official Joel Kaplan to replace Nick Clegg as the company's chief global affairs ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to members of House Jan. 6 committee

Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks and awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to several individuals, including former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney and Rep. Bennie Thompson for their ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

Liz Cheney Is Among 20 Chosen to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

Two close advisers to President Biden will also be honored, in addition to career lawmakers who have worked across the aisle and advocates for liberal causes.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic medal winner, dies at age 103

Ágnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner, has died. She was 103.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Predictions for the World Juniors medal round: Who wins it all?

We're down to the final eight teams. Here's how it will play out next, including who takes home the hardware.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to Cheney, Thompson

Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Agnes Keleti, oldest living Olympic gold medallist, dies at 103

Hungarian gymnast survived persecution of Jews in second world war and won five golds across two Games. The world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist, the Hungarian gymnast Agnes Keleti, who ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Biden to award Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal

President Biden on Thursday will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals at the White House, including former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who has been an outspoken critic of ...

The Hill - Jan. 2