The significance of presidential pardons, and who is getting one
Trump has pardoned almost 1,600 people charged in connection with the 2021 US Capitol riots.
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As Nvidia’s stock gains, one analyst shows why Stargate could be so significant
Will Nvidia become part of the “Trump trade?” Melius Research says the new Stargate joint venture may signal more AI-friendly moves ahead and help the company’s long-term growth.MarketWatch - 33m -
Biden sets presidential pardons, commutations record with alost 2,500 more
President Biden says he's commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. That gives him the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations ...CBS News - 5d -
Magic, Messi get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Saturday at the White House.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Who Are the Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
The honorees included high-profile figures like Hillary Clinton, the singer Bono and the philanthropist and donor George Soros.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
The woman who captured Jimmy Carter's post-presidential career on camera
Former President Jimmy Carter was the longest-living president in U.S. history, dying in his home state of Georgia on Sunday at 100 years old. For more than 40 years after his presidency, Carter ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Trey Lance to get significant reps in Cowboys' regular-season finale vs. Commanders, per report
Lance has thrown just seven passes since breaking his ankle in 2022CBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Cheney gets standing ovation as Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal
President Biden honored former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and several other Americans Thursday with the Presidential Citizens Medal to recognize their service to the country. Cheney was recognized ...The Hill - Jan. 2
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Crossbow killer admits murdering ex-girlfriend, her mum and sister
Kyle Clifford pleads guilty to killing Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt at their home in July.BBC News - 1h -
'We see you': UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship returns to British waters
John Healey says the vessel is used to gather intelligence and map the UK's underwater infrastrcuture.BBC News - 1h -
Acting or harassment? It Ends With Us stars at odds over out-takes
Justin Baldoni says footage shows he didn't sexually harass Blake Lively, but she says the opposite.BBC News - 4h -
Cat makes three flights in 24 hours after being left on plane
Mittens was flown three times between New Zealand and Australia after being forgotten in a plane's cargo hold.BBC News - 3h -
Weather warning increased to amber ahead of Storm Éowyn
Storm Éowyn will bring severe gales to parts of the UK on Friday with widespread disruption likelyBBC News - 3h
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Ice chunk from JetBlue plane crashed through couple's ceiling, lawsuit says
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4 hurt in Tel Aviv stabbing attack; Gaza residents start to return what's left of homes
Four people have been hurt in a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, with the suspect, reportedly a Moroccan citizen with a U.S. green card, shot dead at the scene. CBS News foreign correspondent ...CBS News - 15m -
HMRC denies running 'deliberately poor' phone service
Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.BBC News - 16m -
Trump criticizes sermon asking him to show 'mercy' toward LGBTQ people, immigrants
He's calling the Episcopal bishop a "Trump hater" and demanding an apology.ABC News - 17m -
Senate Democrats work to delay speedy confirmation of Trump nominees
Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's nominees as Democrats push back on their speedy approval.CBS News - 17m