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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.October 14 -
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 ...October 14 -
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.October 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Anthony Rizzo injury: Yankees first baseman makes ALCS roster after breaking fingers at end of regular season
Rizzo was out for the ALDSOctober 14 - MLB -
Business - CNBC
Here's who would benefit from Trump's proposed tax break on car loan interest
A tax deduction on car-loan interest proposed by former president Donald Trump would likely benefit wealthier taxpayers who buy expensive cars, experts said.October 14 - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Elon Musk finally revealed Tesla’s Cybercab. Has he seen what Waymo is up to?
Critics of Tesla and Musk will not be silenced until the company’s autonomous vehicles are on the streets.October 14 - Elon Musk -
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 ...October 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Eagles stuck in scoring drought the team hasn't seen in 90 years, plus 13 more wild NFL stats from Week 6
If you want to have your mind blown, just check out these 14 crazy stats from Week 6October 14 - NFL -
Sports - CBS Sports
How Yankees will try to break down Guardians' bullpen, which is one of the best in MLB history
Can Cleveland's heavily used relievers hold up in the best-of-seven ALCS?October 14 - MLB -
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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.October 14 -
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Climate expert Porter Fox breaks down the factors behind supercharged storms
Porter Fox, author of "Category Five: Superstorms and the Warming Oceans That Feed Them," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how warmer water and rising sea levels are fueling more powerful ...October 14 - Climate -
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Head and hands of Colorado girl last seen in 2005 found in freezer
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a Colorado teen whose head and hands were found at her family's former home after they sold it.October 14 -
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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.October 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Dillon Gabriel's record-breaking career has been a good run, now it may finally end with a ring on his hand
Dillon Gabriel is near the top of the FBS record books but he doesn't yet have a championship to show for itOctober 14 -
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In Denmark, 50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons have been unearthed, a rare discovery
Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletonsOctober 14 -
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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.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Time is running out for Kamala Harris to break with Biden on the Gaza catastrophe | Moira Donegan
Biden’s approach to Israel has been disastrous, both morally and strategically – and it could cost Harris dearly. In an appearance this week on the daytime talkshow The View, Kamala Harris was ...October 14 - Joe Biden -
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Fire breaks out at Gaza hospital after Israeli strike; Hezbollah strike on IDF base kills 4 soldiers
Drone attack on Israeli base kills 4 and injures dozens; Strike on Gaza school kills at least 20October 14 - Israel -
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Harris Fights to Restore a Splintering Democratic Coalition
Defections from Black and Latino voters are making Kamala Harris more dependent on white, suburban voters — and complicating her path to victory.October 14 -
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Flood defences 'in worst state on record'
The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".October 14 -
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Lions' huge win over Cowboys ends with final score that's never been seen before in NFL history
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a scorigami!October 14 - NFL -
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Mane event: Lions decimate Cowboys, but suffer a major blow
Jared Goff and Detroit marched into AT&T Stadium and embarrassed Dallas. Unfortunately for the Lions, Aidan Hutchinson exited early with a severe leg injury.October 13 -
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Pennsylvania's top election official fights misinformation in swing state
Mail-in ballot processing rules could lead to a drawn-out vote count in the pivotal swing state of Pennsylvania. Top election official Al Schmidt is urging voter patience.October 13 -
World - The Guardian
Liberty and record-breaking Stewart hold off Lynx to level WNBA finals
Stewart’s 21 power New York to 80-66 win in Game 2 Game 3 of best-of-five series is Wednesday in Minnesota The New York Liberty held off the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the WNBA finals on Sunday ...October 13 - WNBA -
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Fighting Russia - and low morale - on Ukraine's ‘most dangerous front line’
The BBC visits a key city under attack by Russia and finds eroded morale among its few remaining residents.October 13 - Ukraine -
Sports - CBS Sports
Kansas City's Temwa Chawinga breaks NWSL's season-season scoring record with 19th goal
The previous record was 18 goals set by Sam Kerr during the 2019 regular seasonOctober 13 -
Tech - GameSpot
How to Beat Elden Ring in Under 5 Minutes | Speed Break
Elden Ring Speedrunner Mitchriz joined Dave Klein (DaveControl) to breakdown some of the ways speed runners break Elden Ring in order to achieve their world record times.October 13 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Former Kings Goalie Breaks NHL Record
Cam Talbot joins Sean Burke as the only goalie to ever break the record.October 13 - NHL