'One of the great tragedies of American politics': Biden ends 5 decades in public life

President Joe Biden leaves behind a complicated legacy of legislative wins, economic gains and fractured relationships and grievances within his own party.

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Day, Buckeyes end 'great story' with CFP crown

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Joe Biden, in one of his final acts as president Monday, commuted the life sentence of Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted of killing two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge ...
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West Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school’s career leading scorer, at its sellout game against No. 2 Iowa State, and announced at halftime that his No. 44 would be ...
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Al Roker will sometimes ditch a car and take public transit just to get more steps in: Walking 'probably helped save my life'

Al Roker isn't the biggest fan of typical workouts, but gets his 10,000 steps in daily and even takes public transit sometimes to walk more.
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An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return

To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flaw. His back straight, his voice steady, Joe Biden stood ...
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Trump’s Inauguration Day is Likely One of the Coldest in Decades

An arctic chill is headed to Washington (and much of the United States) on Monday.
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Fixing the missing ‘N’ in ‘NPR’: Public media must serve the American public at large

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have pledged to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and NPR must seek to understand the reasons it is regularly targeted by reflecting on its name and ...
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Breaking down the real-life saga behind "It Ends With Us"

The controversy surrounding "It Ends With Us" deepens with lawsuits alleging sexual harassment, smear campaigns and defamation. Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Ryan Reynolds are at the center of a ...
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The Great British bond sell-off is ending for the worst possible reason. U.S. yields are following.

Britain’s debt turmoil was easing in a dramatic way on Friday after data showing U.K. retail sales actually fell during the busiest shopping month of the year.
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China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades

Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of Statistics. Business live – latest updates China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, in line with ...
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Effective and industrious Diallo has 'one of best weeks in my life'

Amad Diallo caps a memorable week with a late hat-trick as Manchester United come from behind to beat Southampton in the Premier League.
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David Lynch: the great American surrealist who made experimentalism mainstream

From disturbing debut Eraserhead to his masterpiece Mulholland Drive, Lynch’s dark tales combined radical experiment with everyday Americana. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive ...
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5 Intimacy Retreats to Improve Your Sex Life

At these retreats in places like Costa Rica, California and the Berkshires, you’ll learn how to express your desires, enhance intimacy and build self-confidence.
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Triumph, tragedy and an occultist: life at the dawn of mountaineering

A new book chronicles the struggles of early climbers as they attempted to mount expeditions on the world’s highest peaks. In 1907, Tom Longstaff made the first known summit of a 7,000-plus-meter ...
The Guardian - 4d
Biden reflects on accomplishments, American resilience in farewell address

President Joe Biden thanked his “great partner” Vice President Kamala Harris in his farewell address delivered from the Oval Office. Biden reflected on his five decades in American politics and ...
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No One Should Be Scoring Political Points Over a Fire

It’s way too soon for ideological score settling.
The New York Times - Jan. 13
As Djokovic's career nears the end, his unrivaled greatness stands out even more

While Djokovic is adamant he will keep playing, this could be his last Australian Open, and it's worth enjoying his legendary career.
ESPN - Jan. 13
One-quarter in new poll say Biden was 'good' or 'great' president

Only one-quarter of Americans said President Biden was a “good” or “great” president, getting lower approval numbers than President-elect Trump at the end of his first term and former President ...
The Hill - Jan. 10
Will Meta’s Plan to End Fact Checking Work Politically?

Meta’s plan to end its fact-checking program shows how business leaders are shifting their priorities to adapt to another Trump administration.
The New York Times - Jan. 10
Biden eulogizes ‘great American’ Jimmy Carter

President Biden on Thursday eulogized former President Carter, hailing the 39th president as a man of character who left an enduring legacy both during his time in the White House and after leaving ...
The Hill - Jan. 9
South Korea’s real-life political drama

Attempted coup throws spotlight on deep-rooted problems
Financial Times - Jan. 9
President Biden Becomes a Great-Grandfather

Mr. Biden said his eldest granddaughter, Naomi, gave birth to a baby boy in California.
The New York Times - Jan. 8
Biden becomes great-grandfather, in likely presidential first

President Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild into the world on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi had a cesarean section birth in Los Angeles. Biden, 82, is believed to be the first ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
Biden welcomes first great-grandchild after granddaughter Naomi Biden gives birth

President Joe Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild in California on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi Biden gave birth.
NBC News - Jan. 8
Can Americans end our abusive relationship with private health insurance?

What we mainly fear is that “breaking up” with the current private insurance model would be even worse
The Hill - Jan. 8
President Biden says he will become a great-grandfather today

President Biden said he is set to become a great-grandfather on Wednesday with the birth of his eldest granddaughter's first child.
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The Populist Vying to Lead Canada and End a Decade of Liberalism

Pierre Poilievre rode a wave of discontent with Covid-19 policies, putting him on the cusp of becoming prime minister.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7
5 things to know about Canada's political crisis

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation on Monday signals the extent of the unpopularity facing the country’s progressive Liberal Party, which has dominated its politics for decades, ...
The Hill - Jan. 6
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack

In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.
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Americans celebrate the life of former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored in his home state of Georgia before his remains are taken to Washington, D.C., On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 39th president will lie in state in the ...
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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.
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Steph drops great one-liner on fiery exchange between Kerr, Christie

Warriors guard Steph Curry responded to Steve Kerr and Doug Christie's fiery exchange with a fitting one-liner after Golden State's loss vs. Kings.
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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 - Jan. 6
Tilda Swinton on portraying a life's end in "The Room Next Door"

In Pedro Almodóvar's acclaimed new film, "The Room Next Door," Tilda Swinton stars as a woman with a terminal cancer diagnosis who seeks to die on her own terms and timeline.
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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.
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5 things that will shape US politics in 2025

The fallout of last month’s high-stakes election and recent battles within Congress are offering early clues of what will set the tone for politics in 2025. Democrats are looking to regroup from a ...
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