The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman wants attention on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and not his own trailblazing

Freeman will be the first Black head coach in an FBS national championship, which occurs Jan. 20 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
CBS Sports - 1d
Benzema: Vini Jr will win the Ballon d'Or one day

Karim Benzema has said he believes former teammate Vinícius Júnior "will win the Ballon d'Or one day" after the Real Madrid forward missed out on the award last year.
ESPN - 3d
Joseph Nocella Jr., Trump’s U.S. Attorney Pick, Is a Long Island Judge

Joseph Nocella Jr. has maintained deep connections in a Republican Party organization that has veered sharply to the right.
The New York Times - Jan. 8
Punks distribute toys to children in need for Three Kings Day in Mexico City

“The bases of punk are mutual support and solidarity,” said José Luis Escobar, who created a project called Kings Punks decades ago.
NBC News - Jan. 7
Vail stock struggles as strike leads to long lines at Park City Mountain ski resort

Patrons complained of delays at the popular skiing destination.
CNBC - Jan. 6
Vail stock struggles as strike leads to long lines at Park City Mountain

Vail Resorts shares have dropped in recent weeks as a labor dispute roiled one of America’s most prominent skiing destinations.
NBC News - Jan. 6
Punks distribute toys to children in need for Three Kings Day in Mexico City

Thirty-five years ago José Luis Escobar Hoyos wanted to show his mother that being a punk wasn’t just about dressing in chains and spikes and listening to loud, accelerated music
ABC News - Jan. 6
Punks distribute toys to children in need for Three Kings Day in Mexico City

Yahoo News - Jan. 6
Days-long funeral procession for Jimmy Carter begins in south Georgia

Motorcade with flag-draped casket heads to boyhood home in Plains before moving to Atlanta, then Washington. Jimmy Carter’s long public goodbye began on Saturday in south Georgia, where the 39th US ...
The Guardian - Jan. 4
Devils Edge Out Kings in Low-Scoring Standalone Matchup on New Year's Day

The New Jersey Devils are tied with the Minnesota Wild for the best road goals against average at 2.47
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

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