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Tony Blair pays tribute to 'guardian' of Labour Party John Prescott at funeral

Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott is remembered during his funeral in Hull on Thursday.

BBC News - 8h

Tribute to firefighters battling the California wildfires

For the past three weeks, we've been watching as firefighters from all over the country join their colleagues in Southern California to battle the wildfires. As residents ran away from the flames, ...

CBS News - 2d

Buddy Teevens documentary 'The Buddy Way' is a warm tribute to a football trailblazer

Buddy Teevens, who died in 2023 at age 66, is memorialized in 'The Buddy Way,' an uplifting documentary from Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Tributes to woman who died after Plymouth attack

Claire Chick was pronounced dead in hospital after she was found injured on West Hoe Road.

BBC News - 6d

Los Angeles firefighters battle new blaze

Tens of thousands of residents under evacuation order while city braces for possible mudslides this weekend

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Ricky Gervais tribute after After Life dog dies

The German shepherd, born in Herefordshire, played Brandy in three seasons of the Netflix comedy.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Man Utd pay emotional Old Trafford tribute to Law

Manchester United pay an emotional tribute to former striker Denis Law - who died on Friday at the age of 84 - before their match against Brighton.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Subversive, warm and wild at heart: David Lynch deserves all his tributes

The late director sided with the outsider and saw things in America no one else could see. His startling oeuvre changed film and television for ever. David Lynch, the director of Twin Peaks , ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

The Video Game Industry Pays Tribute To Late Hollywood Legend David Lynch

Movie fans worldwide were shocked to hear of influential filmmaker David Lynch's death this week. Just 78 years old at the time of his passing--he would have turned 79 on January 20--Lynch rose to ...

GameSpot - Jan. 17

Hollywood pays tribute to David Lynch: ‘A singular, visionary dreamer’

Steven Spielberg, Naomi Watts, Nicolas Cage, Kyle MacLachlan and others share their respects for film-maker who died this week at 78. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Steven Soderbergh, Questlove, Ron Howard and more pay tribute to David Lynch

Questlove, Ron Howard and Steven Soderbergh are among those mourning the death of movie director David Lynch

ABC News - Jan. 16

Mel Gibson: 'Crazy' that firefighters not informed of water issue

Mel Gibson asks a first responder if his team had been informed that "the reservoir was empty."

The Hill - Jan. 16

Signs of progress as firefighters continue to battle wildfires

Fire officials said that for the first time since the wildfire emergency began eight days ago in Southern California, there has been no significant growth in the fires. As winds diminished, more ...

NBC News - Jan. 15

‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.

Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Incarcerated firefighters join California wildfire battle efforts

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has deployed 931 incarcerated firefighters and 114 support staff through its Fire Camp Program.

The Hill - Jan. 13

Canada deploying 60 firefighters to help with California blazes

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday he was deploying 60 firefighters to California to help with the wildfires. In a post on the social platform X, Trudeau said Canada was ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno

The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.

BBC News - Jan. 12

SEE IT: Knicks welcome Isaiah Hartenstein back to MSG with tribute video

Friday night marked Isaiah Hartenstein’s first time back at The Garden since leaving the Knicks this offseason, and the hometown crowd was sure to give him a warm welcome.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Inside the disaster zone with Los Angeles County firefighters

Rob Marciano spent Friday embedded with Los Angeles County Fire Department crews as they went through the disaster zone of the Palisades Fire, extinguishing flare-ups.

CBS News - Jan. 10

The Weather Won’t Give Southern California’s Firefighters a Break

The dry, windy conditions that help the fires spread are poised to persist.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Former President Jimmy Carter honored in final day of tributes

A national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter began with his funeral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and ended in Plains, Georgia, where he was laid to rest. CBS News' Nikole ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Firefighting aircraft hit by drone

A Canadian Super Scooper plane was hit by a drone while flying over the Palisades Fire. The plane is expected to fly again, but as KNBC's David Biggar reports, the FAA is investigating as flying ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

A look at the makeshift command center for L.A. firefighters

As firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, hundreds of people are supporting them at a command center that was built in less than 24 hours. From lodging to laundry to logistics, this small city has ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

What are the unprecedented conditions facing firefighters in LA?

Fire crews are facing dire challenges, hurdles that have intensified the fires and are complicating the response. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news As multiple fires rage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Lack of water frustrates firefighters on the front lines

As homes continued to burn in the Pacific Palisades area, firefighters were frustrated by lack of water pressure. A fire captain said some homes could have been saved if more water were available. ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

Firefighters Rushed to Control Blazes Surrounding L.A.

Also, Jimmy Carter was remembered as a humanitarian and public servant. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Jason Carter delivers moving tribute to his grandfather

Jason Carter delivered a humorous and moving tribute to his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, sharing highlights from both his personal and political life.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Walter Mondale’s son delivers Jimmy Carter tribute written by his father

Former Vice President Walter Mondale's son, Ted Mondale, delivered a tribute to former President Carter at his funeral that was written by his father before his passing. Mondale praised what they ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

Watch: The scene across LA as firefighters attempt to contain blazes

The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.

BBC News - Jan. 9

‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires

The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news Californians: have ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Los Angeles wildfires kill five and trigger exodus as firefighters battle blazes

Los Angeles was in the midst of real-life Hollywood disaster Wednesday as out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes and businesses.

NBC News - Jan. 8

LAFD firefighter and multiple civilians injured, official says

A Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital for a serious head injury, according to LAFD official Margaret Stewart. There have also been multiple civilian burn ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Amanda Gorman on why new book is a tribute to women's impact and resilience

Poet Amanda Gorman shares her new children's book, "Girls on the Rise," celebrating women's achievements and encouraging young girls to embrace their power to change the world.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Sights and sounds from the Chicago Bulls' tribute to Derrick Rose

Rose's former team thanked him for what he meant to the city and announced they'd be retiring his jersey next season.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Rose says Bulls' tribute is 'celebrating everyone'

Derrick Rose called his tribute Saturday at the Bulls game something that "celebrates everyone" who was part of his story.

ESPN - Jan. 5

From Plains to Atlanta, a Rolling Tribute Traces Jimmy Carter’s Life

Days of honoring the 39th president began on Saturday with stops at his childhood farm, the Georgia State Capitol and the Carter Center.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Jimmy Carter's grandson pays tribute to the late president

Jason Carter, former President Jimmy Carter's grandson, remembered his grandfather at a funeral service at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday. The 39th president died last weekend ...

CBS News - Jan. 4