SUMMARY: Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president and humanitarian, was honored with a funeral at Washington National Cathedral, followed by a burial in his Georgia hometown. Tributes highlighted his post-presidential work combating disease, promoting peace, and building homes. Speakers included his grandson Joshua, Gerald Ford’s son Steven, and others. President Joe Biden and all living former presidents attended, with rare moments of unity despite political divides. Carter, who passed at 100, was remembered for his faith, humility, and efforts to better the world. After ceremonies in Washington and Georgia, he was laid to rest beside Rosalynn, his wife of 77 years.

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SUMMARY: Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is co-sponsoring legislation to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), citing its overreach and infringement on Second Amendment rights. Boebert, joined by Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., argues the ATF harms communities rather than protecting them. The bill, originally proposed in 2023 by Rep. Matt Gaetz, has gained renewed momentum with Republican support, including Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. Critics point to the ATF’s history of overreach, such as in the Waco and Ruby Ridge incidents. ATF supporters warn that abolishing the agency could lead to increased danger and loss of safety.

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SUMMARY: The Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up is coming up from January 18-20. Limited free autographed tickets are available starting tomorrow at 10 AM on the Cardinals website. This year’s event includes a public-access main stage, a new photo opportunity with Cardinals Hall of Famers, and chances to meet former players like Ray Lankford, Vince Coleman, and Jason Isringhausen. Fans can tour the Cardinals clubhouse and visit the Hall of Fame Museum. Tickets are available at cardinals.com/WWE, and the 50/50 raffle, with an early bird prize drawing tomorrow, is open to all. For more details, visit cardinals.com/WWE.

Cardinals Care’s Communication Manager, Marybeth Johnson, joins the morning show to talk about the Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up event taking place from Jan. 18-20 at Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village. For more information, visit cardinals.com/wwu

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