Jimmy Carter lauded for his humility and service in Washington before his return to Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday (Jan. 9) for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral featuring the kind of pageantry the 39th U.S. president typically eschewed.
Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden will pardon thousands of Americans convicted of "simple possession" of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that it contends disproportionately impact people of color.