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WASHINGTON, Nov 19, 2023 (AFP) – Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former president Jimmy Carter, died Sunday at 96 at the couple’s home in the southern state of Georgia, their nonprofit organization announced. Carter was best known for her work post-White House, as she and her husband championed human rights, democracy and health issues around the world — all while maintaining a notably humble public image. She had joined her husband […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Former US president Jimmy Carter has been hospitalized for treatment of a urinary tract infection, the Carter Center said Monday — the latest in a series of health issues for the 95-year-old Democrat. Carter “was admitted to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia, this past weekend,” his center said in a statement. “He is feeling better and looks forward to returning home soon.” Last week, Carter — the […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Vince Carter is set to make NBA history this season after signing with the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, the 42-year-old swingman set for his record 22nd league campaign. Carter will become the first NBA player to compete in 22 seasons when he takes the court for the first time for the Hawks and his first appearance in a game in 2020 will make him the first player to compete […]
CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — Hand specialists recommend surgery for Chicago Bulls forward Wendell Carter Jr., an operation that could sideline the teen rookie for eight to 12 weeks, the NBA club announced Friday. Carter, averaging 10.3 points and 7.0 rebounds a game in 44 appearances, suffered a left thumb injury Tuesday in a 107-100 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. An MRI exam brought an initial diagnosis of an acute thumb sprain, but […]
(Eagle News) — Dumating na sa Pilipinas si US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter upang sumubaybay sa Balikatan joint military exercises, 6:20 ng gabi sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Matatandaang sinabi ni US Marine Force Pacific commander at US-side Balikatan director Lt. Gen. John Toolan na pangunahing layunin ni Carter sa pagtungo sa bansa ang patibaying muli ang ugnayan ng Amerika at Pilipinas. Ayon din kay Toolan, susubaybayan din ni Carter ang mga US Navy […]
