joint-highest civilian award of the United States, bestowed by the President
Toby Keith to receive another posthumous honor as OU announces list of honorary degrees
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/campus/2024/04/23/ou-to-award-toby-keith-posthumous-honorary-degree/73417172007/
Donald Trump gets endorsement from Yankees legend Mariano Rivera - the likely GOP nominee's 'friend'...
dailymail.co.uk/sport/mlb/article-13288595/donald-trump-endorsement-yankees-mariano-rivera-gop.html
Obama, Fearing Biden Loss to Trump, Is on the Phone to Strategize: The former president and the current one are now on the same page about Joseph R. Biden Jr ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/us/politics/obama-biden.html
Quick Glance: Biden Emphasizes Unity at Glitzy Obama Fundraiser
- President Joe Biden highlights Democratic unity at a record-breaking fundraiser featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
- The event at Radio City Music Hall raised $26 million, showcasing strong financial support for Biden's reelection campaign.
- Biden stresses the importance of unity, positioning himself against former presidents and Republicans like Donald Trump.
- Despite some discord during the event due to protests against support for Israel in the conflict with Hamas, Biden remains optimistic for the future, emphasizing his successes in pandemic control and economic strength.
Secret WWII Ghost Army's trickery earns veterans Congressional Gold Medal. Ghost Army WWII vets known for deception awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Biden’s stutter surges into the presidential campaign: Donald Trump mocks and exaggerates the speech impediment. President Biden embraces it as reflecting ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/21/biden-stutter-trump-mock-compassion/
PHOTOS: Life and career of Gloria Steinem: Born on March 25, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, Gloria Steinem has been a dedicated voice for women's rights for over ...
nydailynews.com/2023/03/25/life-and-career-of-gloria-steinem/
Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty's extraordinary exploits earned him many accolades after the war, including being awarded the US Congressional Medal of Freedom and ... Show more
The Powerful True Story Behind 'Shirley': Starring Regina King, Netflix's new political biopic, Shirley, tells the story of the first Black woman ...
collider.com/shirley-movie-true-story/
Happy 90th birthday to writer, lecturer, political activist, feminist organizer, and cofounder of Ms. Magazine, @GloriaSteinem! Steinem ... Show more
PHOTOS: Paving the way: Women who were the first in their field: From Amelia Earhart to Shirley Chisholm, take a look at these women who have fought hard to ...
nydailynews.com/2023/03/07/paving-the-way-women-who-were-the-first-in-their-field/
Biden's doctor has released the results of his annual physical: President Biden's doctor says he "continues to be fit for duty" after conducting an ...
richmond.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/biden-health-age-physical-results/article_70cef06c-7a6c-5868-b7fa-0fc614cfac43.html
'Sound of Freedom's' Jim Caviezel Mocked for Fake Robert De Niro Comments: The actor was falsely accused of refusing to work with De Niro but it did not stop ...
newsweek.com/sound-freedom-jim-caviezel-robert-de-niro-1871422
Rightwing mega-donors drift back to Trump as election rematch looms: Former president is enjoying some success in courting sceptical funders but some ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/18/donald-trump-megadonor-campaign-republican
Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91: Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony ...
apnews.com/article/chita-rivera-dead-816539fba79849378a8397245e106181
Quick Glance: Broadway Icon Chita Rivera Dies at 91
- Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer, and actress who blazed a trail for Latina artists in a long Broadway career and overcame a near-fatal car accident, passed away on Tuesday.
- Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of 'West Side Story' and was still dancing with her trademark energy a half-century later in 2015’s 'The Visit' on Broadway.
- In the 1993 musical 'Kiss of the Spider Woman,' Rivera played the title role, a glamorous movie star at the center of the fantasy life of an inmate in a South American prison.
- The songwriters for 'Chicago,' Kander and Ebb, also wrote Rivera’s first Tony-winning performance, for 'The Rink.' In winning the Tony for best actress in a musical, Rivera topped the show’s top star, Liza Minnelli, who also had been nominated.
PHOTOS: African-American trailblazers over time: Trailblazers in the Black community have inspired generations of future leaders in all fields ...
nydailynews.com/2024/01/30/african-american-trailblazers-over-time/
Quick Glance: Congressional Black Caucus: Black History Month and the Power of Truth
- The CBC kicked off Black History Month with a promise to address persistent challenges despite community successes.
- Led by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), the CBC represents over a third of the US population and 20+ million Black Americans.
- The group pledged to fight daily for Black rights, dismantle barriers, and create a thriving future for all.
- The CBC emphasized that honoring black history also means speaking truth to power and combating threats to black rights.
16 Lesser-Known Quotes From Influential Civil Rights Leaders: Inspirational messages and thoughts from leaders including Martin Luther King Jr. ...
huffpost.com/entry/powerful-quotes-civil-rights-activists_l_65a815aae4b041f1ce64699f
Has Anyone Noticed That Trump Is Really Old?: He’s younger than Biden, but not by much.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/11/donald-trump-old-age-biden/676052/
Has Anyone Noticed That Trump Is Really Old?: He’s younger than Biden, but not by much.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/11/donald-trump-old-age-biden/676052/
Quick Glance: Is Trump Really Old?
- Trump is an older gentleman.
- At the time of Trump's birth, Harry S. Truman was the president and Perry Como dominated the year's pop charts.
- Trump appears to be struggling with mental sharpness these days.
- Trump doesn't seem to be as old as Biden.
Former President George W. Bush celebrates late American diplomat Kissinger: Former President George W. Bush on Wednesday paid tribute to former secretary of ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4334658-former-president-george-w-bush-celebrates-late-kissinger/
Quick Glance: The Legacy of Henry Kissinger's Diplomacy
- Understanding the subtle interplay between interests, values, and the use of force remains relevant
- Many perceive him as the foremost advocate of an amoral realism that stains America
- However, Mr. Kissinger was distinguished not only by his Realpolitik, but also by the idealism that permeated his diplomatic practice
- Today, this means preserving peace between China and America
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⭐️ 11-year NWSL career with OL Reign
⭐️ 117 regular-season games for the Reign
⭐️ 52 NWSL goals
⭐️ Presidential Medal of ... Show more
60 years after JFK's death, today's Kennedys choose other paths to public service
richmond.com/news/nation-world/john-f-kennedy-assassination-anniversary/article_1e4ba228-8353-56fe-8f5e-af0216f09f27.html
Biden’s birthday prompts debate about age and wisdom of America’s oldest president
omaha.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/joe-biden-age-election-concerns/article_a8a83be8-9967-52db-b511-b1355f1a2676.html
"It just sucks": In the last game of her career, she shreds her Achilles tendon: In the last game of her career, Megan Rapinoe wanted to shoot her team OL Reign ...
n-tv.de/sport/fussball/Im-letzten-Spiel-der-Karriere-zerfetzt-es-die-Achillessehne-article24525928.html
Quick Glance: Farewell Game for Megan Rapinoe Tonight
- U.S. soccer icon Megan Rapinoe will be playing her final professional match tonight against Gotham FC at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
- Rapinoe will be remembered as one of America's most enduring and accomplished female athletes, having participated in four World Cups and four Olympic tournaments.
- Among her accolades are the 2019 World Cup Golden Ball and Golden Boot, as well as the 2019 Ballon d'Or Féminin for the world's top female soccer player.
- The kickoff for Rapinoe's last game will be tonight at 8:00 p.m.
Barbie launches Wilma Mankiller doll, first female Cherokee principal chief: Wilma Mankiller, who served as the principal chief from 1985 to 1995 ...
oklahoman.com/story/lifestyle/2023/11/07/wilma-mankiller-barbie-honors-first-female-principal-chief-cherokee-nation/71489682007/
Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, 93 and 'still raising hell': Dolores Huerta was the keynote speaker for IDRA's 50th anniversary gala on Thursday night in San ...
expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/dolores-huerta-idra-18464619.php
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Simone Biles—8th Highest Paid Female Athlete—Now The Most Decorated Gymnast Ever: Biles won her 34th medal at the World Championships in Belgium on Friday.
forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/10/06/simone-biles-8th-highest-paid-female-athlete-now-the-most-decorated-gymnast-ever/
Quick Glance: Simone Biles Becomes Most Decorated Gymnast in History with 6th All-Around Title
- Biles wins 6th all-around title at world championships, surpassing all gymnasts in history
- Biles overcomes late blip in floor routine to secure victory in individual all-around competition for the sixth time
- Biles scores 58.399 points, defeating Rebeca Andrade, the defending champion, by 1.633 points
- Biles now holds a total of 34 medals from world championships and Olympics, surpassing Vitaly Scherbo
‘The Masked Singer’ Unmasks a Trailblazing LGBT Icon and Sports Legend: Although the performance on the Fox reality-singing competition was a bit stiff ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-recaps/the-masked-singer-season-10-billie-jean-king-lgbt-tennis-nick-cannon-1234857368/
Rustin: Acclaimed Netflix biopic gets a trailer: Civil rights icon Bayard Rustin gets a long overdue big-screen biopic from Netflix, who've just release the ...
joblo.com/rustin-acclaimed-netflix-biopic-gets-a-trailer/
Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker, putting job within Trump ally’s reach
pennlive.com/news/2023/10/republicans-pick-jim-jordan-as-nominee-for-house-speaker-putting-job-within-trump-allys-reach.html
Paula Kerger: This is FCC chief Newt Minow’s true legacy : The importance of our public media system has only grown since Newt Minow first began his work.
chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-newton-minow-pbs-legacy-20230918-3gshigxubnfqxdd7ogcltjq3qq-story.html
Swisher whiskey company bottles special edition recognizing Medal of Honor veterans
thegazette.com/community/swisher-whiskey-company-bottles-special-edition-recognizing-medal-of-honor-veterans/
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Trump celebrates U.S. women’s soccer team loss, singles out Megan Rapinoe: Donald Trump celebrated the U.S. women’s soccer team being eliminated from the 2023 ...
nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-trump-women-soccer-team-loss-world-cup-20230807-ixjvoxpkb5hrfm2axitc4tq7zm-story.html
Quick Glance: Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT: Why the Hatred?
- Megan Rapinoe was unable to convert her World Cup penalty kick.
- Conservative accounts seized the opportunity to link Rapinoe and the team with the defeat.
- Christen Press and Tobin Heath passionately discussed the gradual loss of the World Cup on The RE—CAP Show.
- This team represents the best aspects of this country - resilience, progress, change, faith, and hope.
U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe will retire at the end of the season: Megan Rapinoe will end her career having won at least two World Cups and one Olympic gold ...
npr.org/2023/07/08/1186655942/megan-rapinoe-will-retire-soccer
Quick Glance: USA forward Rapinoe to retire at season's end
- Megan Rapinoe helped the USA win the World Cup in 2015 and 2019.
- Two-time World Cup winner Rapinoe will retire at the end of the season with her club side OL Reign in the NWSL.
- Rapinoe will end her career after the regular season in October and the playoff final on November 11.
- In 2019, Rapinoe was named Best Fifa Women's Player and won the World Cup golden boot and golden ball, along with the Ballon d'Or.
Jesse Jackson’s impact on federal policy highlighted at his retirement: Jesse Jackson's influence on a variety of federal policies and politicians was honored ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/21/jesse-jackson-retirement-rainbow-coalition-legacy/
The soccer star is a two-time World Cup winner, Olympic gold medalist and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
It’s been one year since Simone Biles became the youngest person to ever receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom!
A remarkable achievement for a remarkable ... Show more
Fred Gray set to receive American Bar Association’s highest honor: The award is given to a member of the bench who has “rendered conspicuous service in the cause ...
al.com/news/birmingham/2023/06/fred-gray-set-to-receive-american-bar-associations-highest-honor.html
Baltimore Rep. Kweisi Mfume aims again to honor cell-line pioneer Henrietta Lacks with Congressional Gold Medal
baltimoresun.com/health/bs-md-pol-mfume-henrietta-lacks-congressional-medal-20230615-oupkqn622vaq5lgaj4umwlxxjq-story.html
Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs
apnews.com/article/henry-kissinger-100th-birthday-565d48b7604ee179d104555490686224
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounds Henry Kissinger's 100th Birthday
- Henry Kissinger turns 100 on Saturday, but his legacy is controversial.
- In 1969, Kissinger attended a party with an envelope marked 'Top Secret'.
- Kissinger was known as 'the playboy of the western wing'.
- Kissinger disdained the antiwar movement and held misogynistic views.
Bruce Springsteen falls on stage at concert, band rushes to help: Bruce Springsteen suffered a fall on stage during a concert in Amsterdam, but quickly got back ...
ew.com/music/bruce-springsteen-falls-on-stage-concert-amsterdam/
Remembering the life and career of I. M. Pei: I.M. Pei, best known for designing the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris, died on May 15, 2019 ...
nydailynews.com/life-style/nydn-remembering-the-life-and-career-of-i-m-pei-20190516-photogallery.html
Paid articlePaid In memoriam: Newton Minow had 97 years of amazing, influential and ever-curious life
chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-newton-minow-appreciation-kogan-0509-20230509-d5ppfxdiezevjh42rswqadxddi-story.html
DeSantis dines with Trump's biggest donor, Miriam Adelson, in Israel: The wife of the late Sheldon Adelson has said she plans to stay neutral in the 2024 primary ...
axios.com/2023/04/27/desantis-adelson-gop-donors-israel-dinner
Quick Glance: Disney sues Gov. Ron DeSantis for political retaliation
- DeSantis appointed the five new board members and designated the organization as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
- They claimed they couldn't afford the extra taxes the board indicated would be required to cover legal bills to battle Disney, and that proposals offered by the governor, such as new toll roads on Disney land or even a state prison, would be a hardship on their employees.
- Mark Gibson, who owns three businesses at Disney, said he voted for DeSantis twice but is concerned about the struggle with Disney.
- Longwell stated that in comparison to Trump's battles, the struggle with Disney "starts to look a little silly."
John Wayne Called 1 Gary Cooper Movie a ‘Mockery of America’s Highest Award for Valor’
cheatsheet.com/entertainment/john-wayne-called-1-gary-cooper-movie-mockery-americas-highest-award-valor.html/
Billie Jean King nominated for Congressional Gold Medal: King would become the first female athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal for individual ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/03/29/billie-jean-king-congressional-gold-medal/
Biden formally launches 2024 bid, betting record will top age worries. Follow live coverage.
richmond.com/news/national/biden-formally-launches-2024-bid-betting-record-will-top-age-worries-follow-live-coverage/article_19a41293-bc6b-5e02-80ed-d495a010dd7b.html
WATCH: Biden and First Lady Jill Biden host an arts and humanities award ceremony
pbs.org/newshour/arts/watch-live-biden-and-first-lady-jill-biden-host-an-arts-and-humanities-award-ceremony
Simone Biles Just Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom: "I'm So Honored": Simone Biles was awarded with the Medal of Freedom by President Biden ...
marieclaire.com/celebrity/simone-biles-presidential-medal-of-freedom/
'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be released from prison: Rwanda has commuted the 25-year prison sentence of ailing "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/-hotel-rwanda-hero-rusesabagina-to-be-released-from-prison-4171648
Quick Glance: How Qatar helped free 'Hotel Rwanda hero' Rusesabagina
- He was released after requesting a presidential pardon and "regretting" his support for an armed group fighting the Rwandan government.
- Qatar's backroom diplomacy helped persuade the Rwandan government to release Hotel Rwanda hero' Paul Rusesabagina.
- "We confirm the official Rwandan statements that Mr Paul Rusesabagina's sentence will be commuted and he will be released in accordance with a presidential decree."
- Rwandan President Paul Kagame is said to have been directly involved in the negotiations.
WATCH: Biden and First Lady Jill Biden host an arts and humanities award ceremony
pbs.org/newshour/arts/watch-live-biden-and-first-lady-jill-biden-host-an-arts-and-humanities-award-ceremony
Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight, More Receive National Medal of Arts: The White House announced that it will be handing the National Medial of Arts to musicians ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bruce-springsteen-gladys-knight-jose-feliciano-national-medal-arts-2021-1234700554/
Paid articlePaid Life and career of Gloria Steinem: Born on March 25, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, Gloria Steinem has been a dedicated voice for women's rights for over half a ...
nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-life-career-gloria-steinem-20230325-g6e6hkru7bbufbgrwuqwgaojkq-photogallery.html
Billie Jean King focus of Congressional Gold Medal bid from USTA: Billie Jean King could become the first woman athlete to earn Congress' top honor ...
insider.com/billie-jean-king-congressional-gold-medal-bid-us-tennis-association-2023-3
Paving the way: Women who were the first in their field: From Amelia Earhart to Shirley Chisholm, take a look at these women who have fought hard to shatter the ...
nydailynews.com/news/women-field-gallery-1.2991113
Aaron Rodgers isn't sports' only prince of darkness making headlines: Aaron Rodgers emerged from his four days of darkness in his latest sports edgelord stunt ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/aaron-rodgers-liv-golf-17804292.php
Biden honors January 6 democracy defenders: ‘History will remember your names’: President Joe Biden on Friday commemorated two years since the January 6, 2021 ...
cnn.com/2023/01/06/politics/joe-biden-january-6-anniversary/
WATCH: Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medals on Jan. 6 anniversary: President Joe Biden has conferred high honors on those who stood against the Jan ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-president-biden-award-12-citizens-medal-on-jan-6-anniversary
Biden to award Citizens Medal to 12 on Jan. 6 anniversary: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday will present the nation's second highest civilian ...
apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-biden-united-states-government-district-of-columbia-pennsylvania-b625b7a02bf3d84e75bba520e0accc56
On anniversary of Jan. 6 insurrection, President Joe Biden to honor Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2023/01/05/arizona-house-speaker-rusty-bowers-presidential-citizens-medal-biden-jan-6/69779939007/
Four Korean American members of U.S. Congress have introduced a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the late Col ... Show more
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/01/113_344591.html?utm_source=fa
North Korea: Kim Jong-un gives favourite missile launcher same honour as his dad: North Korea's Kim Jong-un decorated the 'Hwasong-17' launch ...
metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/north-korea-kim-jong-un-gives-favourite-missile-launcher-same-honour-as-his-dad-18172870/
White House: Classified documents found at Biden's Delaware home: Documents with classified markings from President Joe Biden's time as vice president were found ...
omaha.com/news/national/white-house-classified-documents-found-at-bidens-delaware-home/article_e111045f-44c3-51ec-810d-e3e98a5f0b9a.html
Quick Glance: Source: Biden team discovers more classified documents
- The White House confirmed earlier this week that the Department of Justice was reviewing "a small number of documents with classified markings" discovered at the office.
- She stated that the White House was committed to handling the situation "correctly," citing Biden's personal attorneys' prompt notification of the National Archives.
- According to another person familiar with the matter, the Justice Department is reviewing the records discovered at the Penn Biden Center, and Attorney General Merrick Garland has asked John Lausch, the U.S. attorney in Chicago, to review the matter.
Jocelyn Benson to receive presidential medal on Jan. 6 anniversary of US Capitol attack
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/05/jocelyn-benson-presidential-citizens-medal/69781212007/
‘History Will Remember Your Names’: Biden Honors Democracy Defenders On Two-Year Anniversary Of Capitol Riots
essence.com/news/biden-honors-civilians-on-jan-6-anniversary/
Spring’s most uplifting stories of 2022: Hometown heroes, reunions and more: Several of the Spring area's most memorable news stories of 2022 were inspired by ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/spring-klein/article/Spring-Texas-heartwarming-stories-of-2022-17685894.php
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