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AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50
Joined October 2009
A jury awarded $54.2M to 1,124 former St. Clare’s Hospital employees denied their pensions. It’s the result of a legal fight @AARPFoundation helped launch over six years ago. Read how the case was won.
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Court upholds protections for more than 1,100 retirees in upstate New York
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Generosity comes in many forms. Learn how acts of kindness and selfless giving can enhance your quality of life — and maybe even extend it.
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Helping others can enhance your quality of life — and maybe even extend it
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Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and members of his family were among seven people who died in a plane crash in North Carolina. He was 55.
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Seven people were killed after the plane went down in central North Carolina
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Big changes are coming to Medicare’s prescription drug coverage in 2026 that could affect how you pay for your medications — and how much. Here’s what you need to know.
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Millions of Part D beneficiaries will save more than $1 billion on medications
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The number of measles cases in the U.S. continues to climb, reaching nearly 2,000 so far this year — the highest total in more than three decades. Here’s what older adults need to know about immunity to this highly contagious virus.
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New cases are being reported. Here's what you need to know.
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Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who who spent decades dodging bullets and bombs to bring the world eyewitness accounts of war, from the rice paddies of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq, has died at 91.
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The daring Pulitzer Prize winner, who won accolades for his reporting from Vietnam, was 91
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Actor Gil Gerard, who rose to fame playing the hunky sci-fi hero William “Buck” Rogers, has died at 82.
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The actor became a big star thanks to NBC’s campy sci-fi series
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As the year comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of all the great shows that lit up our screens. Our critics weigh in on their top 12 series of 2025. Did your favorite make the list?
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Our critics weigh in on their top 12 series, including ‘Death by Lightning,’ ‘Pluribus’ and ‘The Pitt’
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Joe Ely, the beloved Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock and roadhouse blues made him a favorite among other musicians and led to collaborations with Bruce Springsteen and The Clash, has died at 78.
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The Texas-born performer, whose music touched on country and punk, was 78
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Rob Reiner, who was one of the most preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as “The Princess Bride" and “This Is Spinal Tap," has died at 78.
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The director and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their L.A. home in what police called an ‘apparent homicide’
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Author Sophie Kinsella, who turned “Confessions of a Shopaholic” into a a blockbuster literary franchise, has died at age 55.
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The writer who created the best-selling 'Shopaholic' series was 55
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What cities and towns offer the qualities older adults value most? We evaluated communities across the country to determine the top 100 places for older adults. Take a look at the winners, broken down by population size.
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Communities with great health care and a robust social scene stand out on this year's list
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Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman for the Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, has died at 60.
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The charismatic leader of the beloved roots-rock band was 60
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Angela Bassett isn't just an iconic actress — she's fabulous. That's why she tops our Movies for Grownups Most Fabulous Women Over 50 list. Our special digital cover star is one of 25 women who secured a spot. Discover who made the list: https://t.co/yWh0QNpn7R
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Iconic. Triumphant. Transcendent. Resilient. Unfiltered. These are just a few of the words that describe the legends named among AARP's Movies for Grownups Most Fabulous Women Over 50. See which Hollywood icons made the list.
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After the huge response to our list of Hottest Actors Over 50, we're turning the spotlight to Hollywood's most glamorous and accomplished women
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The Kennedy Center was abuzz for the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors. From Sylvester Stallone being honored by his brother Frank to KISS bringing the house down, here are the highlights from the cultural awards show ahead of its Dec. 23 broadcast.
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Get the inside preview on America's top cultural awards show, airing Dec. 23
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Frank Gehry, the world-renowned architect who inspired the “Bilbao effect” and designed the Guggenheim Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Dancing House in Prague, has died at 96.
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He was world-renowned for his work on the Guggenheim Bilbao, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Dancing House in Prague
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Now is the time for Medicare beneficiaries to review their coverage and make changes ahead of the Dec. 7 deadline. Here’s why open enrollment for 2026 coverage is especially important, and how to choose the right plan for you.
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When it starts and ends, how to choose a Part D or Medicare Advantage plan and why it’s important to compare your options this year
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the films “Mortal Kombat” and “The Last Emperor" as well as the TV series “The Man in the High Castle,” has died at 75.
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Tagawa's long career also included roles in the TV series ‘The Man in the High Castle’ and ‘Nash Bridges’
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