Why are flags still flying at half-staff in Florida, around US? What to know
In a proclamation issued Dec. 29, Biden ordered flags across the U.S. to be flown at half-staff for 3 days "in honor and tribute to the memory of President James Earl Carter Jr. and as an expression of public sorrow."
Flags Going Full-Staff for First Time Since Trump's Inauguration
The president said Democrats were "all 'giddy' about our magnificent American Flag potentially being at 'half mast' during my Inauguration."
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Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for 'conduct detrimental to the team,' will listen to trade offers
The Miami Heat on Friday suspended forward Jimmy Butler seven games for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks."
Greg Abbott’s disrespect for Jimmy Carter shows Southern civility is dead for good | Opinion
The governor ordering flags to full mast for Donald Trump’s inauguration isn’t how things should be done. | Opinion
CNN host is stunned after reading out Biden's car crash approval rating at the end of his presidency: 'My goodness'
My goodness gracious,' said Harry Enten , 36, on the set of CNN Newsroom Sunday, in response to the statistic.
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Jimmy Carter called on the nation to truly sacrifice. And he paid the political price | Opinion
The former president’s passing is a remembrance of when a leader calls on the public for painful changes, writes guest commentator.
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Two presidents compete over the worst abuse of the pardon power
A merican presidents are often disappointed to discover limits to their authority, but the country’s founders intended the nearly absolute pardon power to be an exception. Alexander Hamilton, for example,
The Israel-Gaza ceasefire is a relief, but not a joy
Readers celebrate a ceasefire in Gaza but lament the devastation and the likelihood of future conflict. Regarding the Jan. 16 front-page article package, “ Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal ”:
Brightline train doesn't kill people; Martin births; Stuart right on free ride | Opinion
Brightline to blame for train wrecks? Give them free ride in Stuart? Make tough choices on Lake Okeechobee discharges; Cleveland Clinic birthing exit
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State funeral for Jimmy Carter to be held Jan. 9
Former President Jimmy Carter’s official state funeral will be held Jan. 9, the same day of a national day of mourning over his passing that was announced by President Joe Biden on Sunday. Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy for the former president.
Trump arrives with a stunning Melania at Inaugural Ball to celebrate with MAGA faithful: Recap
How Donald Trump's presidential inauguration unfolded as he was sworn in as the 47th President to succeed Joe Biden.
Disney Appears to Change Flag Policy for Donald Trump
The American flag was at full staff at Disney theme parks for the Inauguration of President Donald Trump, in an apparent change of traditional flag policy.Under a directive from former president Joe Biden,