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Jets’ priorities become clear as first head coaching candidates made public

If the Jets were advertising a job for a head coach or general manager, there might be a line that says “experience preferred.” The Jets are considering GM and coaching candidates who have held the jobs before, and at least one of the two jobs could go to someone with experience rather than a rookie. […]

‘Humble and devoted public servant’

Condolences poured in from around the world and all living U.S. presidents paid their respects Sunday after news broke that former President Jimmy Carter had died at the age of 100 in his home state of Georgia. “Every time I had the opportunity to spend time with President Carter, it was clear that he was […]

Kate Middleton makes rare cancer comment while speaking with public on Christmas Day

Duchess Kate this week made rare comments about her battle with the disease last year, saying going through cancer is something many people can relate to. “The number of people who have written this year is extraordinary and I think cancer really resonates with so many families,” the Princess of Wales told health workers. She […]

NYPD public information boss Tarik Sheppard has been demoted

The NYPD's hot-tempered deputy chief of public affairs — who once called a New York Post reporter a “shithole” — was demoted this week, police officials said. Tariq Shepard, a 21-year veteran of the NYPD, will become deputy chief and commander of the Interagency Operations Division, effective Dec. 26, according to NYPD paperwork. “This is […]

Congress approves changes to Social Security for some public sector workers – USA TODAY

WASHINGTON – Congress passed a bill early Saturday morning that would increase Social Security benefits for public sector workers. The Social Security Equity Act would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset Provision (GPO), which reduce Social Security benefits for certain retirees who also receive pension income. Together, WEP and GPO […]