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Former President Jimmy Carter honored at state funeral

Former President Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy were honored Thursday at a state funeral at the National Cathedral, bringing together all five of the nation’s living presidents. NBC’s Ryan Nobles ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

Qatar Airways agrees £80m sponsorship deal for rugby union’s Nations Championship

Eight-year agreement deepens Qatar’s role in the sport Inaugural Nations Championship is in London next year Qatar Airways has agreed a deal worth up to £80m to become title sponsors of the new ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Jimmy Carter remembered, honored in state funeral

The late President Jimmy Carter was being laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, on Thursday following a public ceremony in Washington, D.C., that was attended by President Biden, President-elect Donald ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT union

Mr Lynch steered the union through fierce pay strikes in 2022 and 2023 before securing a new deal.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Canada on Trump's Proposed Union: Thanks, but Let's Just Be Friends

The president-elect’s comments about the U.S. annexing its northern neighbor were rejected by Canadians of all political stripes.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Dockworkers union, port companies reach tentative 6-year deal

Tens of thousands of dockworkers reached a tentative agreement Wednesday on a new, six-year contract with the U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Amazon workers in North Carolina to vote on unionization next month

If the election is successful, the warehouse would be only the second Amazon site in the U.S. to unionize.

CNBC - Jan. 8

U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky

The United Automobile Workers union asked a federal labor regulator to conduct an election at a factory Ford jointly owns with a South Korean battery company.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over Paralympian’s death

Abdullah Hayayei, 36, who represented UAE, was injured in London in July 2017 and pronounced dead at the scene. UK Athletics has been charged with corporate manslaughter over the death of a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over death of Paralympian

UK Athletics is charged with manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.

BBC News - Jan. 8

GOP lawmakers look to ban transgender athletes from women's sports

House and Senate Republicans on Tuesday refiled legislation to bar transgender women and girls from competing on school sports teams that match their gender identity, jump-starting work on an issue ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Jimmy Carter to be honored in service at U.S. Capitol

Republicans and Democrats in Washington, D.C., have united to honor former President Jimmy Carter as his casket heads to Capitol Hill to lie in state. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more on the plans.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union

A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.

Inc. - Jan. 7

What D.C. has planned to honor Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's casket has arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland as the events to honor the former president begin in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.

CBS News - Jan. 7

How Jimmy Carter's family is honoring the former president in D.C.

Jimmy Carter's family members will participate in several events to honor the former president as his casket arrives in Washington, D.C. Douglas Brinkley has more on how Carter's loved ones are ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Watch: Biden speaks at service honoring New Orleans attack victims

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended an interfaith service in New Orleans on Monday in honor of the victims of last week's deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street. Mr. Biden pledged to ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Biden will honor tribal requests by designating 2 new national monuments in California

President Joe Biden is signing a proclamation to establish two new national monuments in California in part to honor two tribes

ABC News - Jan. 6

Police union endorses Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi

The nation’s largest police union endorsed Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, ahead of her confirmation hearings in the Senate. In a letter to the Trump transition team ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Journalists at The Athletic Move to Join New York Times Union

The NewsGuild of New York asked The Times to voluntarily recognize journalists from the sports news website as part of the newsroom’s union.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Ralph Lauren Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

After decades of being nearly synonymous with American fashion, the 85-year-old became the first fashion designer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Prep talk: Reggie and Cheryl Miller honored in Riverside Poly gym

Reggie and Cheryl Miller have their jerseys hanging on a wall in Riverside Poly gym.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Carter honored in Atlanta: "It's amazing what you can cram into 100 years."

Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.

CBS News - Jan. 4

Jimmy Carter's life honored in Atlanta, Georgia | Special Report

A memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday at the Carter Center. His son, grandson and others paid tribute to Carter's life, work and legacy. His ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Biden honors 19 politicians, philanthropists, cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to more than a dozen politicians, philanthropists and cultural icons during a ceremony at the White House Saturday. Nineteen people ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

Jimmy Carter's son, Chip Carter, honors his father

Chip Carter, son of former President Jimmy Carter, honored his father's legacy during the funeral ceremony at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday. The late president died at the age ...

CBS News - 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

Events honoring Jimmy Carter to begin in Georgia

This weekend begins six days of memorial events for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last Sunday at the age of 100. Mark Strassmann has more from Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia.

CBS News - Jan. 3

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

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

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

Burglars are scoring big when athletes aren't home

Uptick in break-ins rattles players and causes leagues to scramble for help.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Indian village that changed its name to honor Jimmy Carter pays tribute

A village in India named after the late former President Jimmy Carter fondly remembers his visit almost 50 years ago.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Union hires Carnell seeking MLS playoffs return

The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team's history on Thursday.

ESPN - 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

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

Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military

Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

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