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UK D-Day veteran George Chandler, who escorted American troops to Normandy beaches, dies at 99
D-Day veteran George Chandler, who sought to counter sometimes glamorous depictions of the landings by recalling the horrors he witnessed escorting U.S. troops to the beaches of northern France as ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
Six D-Day veterans pay tribute on poignant Remembrance Day
D-Day veterans and young children of fallen soldiers come together to honour the war dead at the Cenotaph.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Dub Jones, Who Scored 6 Touchdowns for Browns in One Game, Dies at 99
A 6-foot-4 halfback and flanker, he was a tall, reliable target for Browns quarterback Otto Graham as Cleveland rolled to titles in the late 1940s and ’50s.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Biden calls on Americans 'to keep perfecting our union' in his last Veterans Day address
President Biden on Monday called on Americans to unify for the sake of the country in the last Veterans Day address of his presidency, which comes just under a week after the election of ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
The History of Veterans Day
The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Honoring women, the "forgotten" Vietnam veterans on Veterans Day
About 7,000 U.S. women served overseas as nurses during the Vietnam War. These veterans are working to ensure their contributions are honored on Veterans' Day 2024.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Chandler, Oliveira, Masvidal, Holloway? Who leads the McGregor sweepstakes now?
Chandler took essentially a self-imposed two-year hiatus in pursuit of fighting Conor McGregor. But would he be the favorite to face McGregor if he returned to the UFC in 2025?Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
WATCH: Honoring military on Veterans Day
ABC News’ Bob Woodruff and philanthropist Craig Newmark share a preview of the Woodruff Foundation’s annual “Stand Up for Heroes” event.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
Will mail, packages be delivered on Veterans Day?
On Monday, Nov. 11, the United States Postal Service will be observing Veterans Day.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
What's open and closed on Veterans Day?
While many businesses remain open on Veterans Day – and treat veterans and service members with deals and freebies – some things will be interrupted.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Joyce Mack, a 'Founding Mother' of Las Vegas, Dies at 99
While her husband’s bank built the Strip, she supported arts, civic and education institutions that made a city worth living in for more than a long weekend.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Roy Haynes, pioneering jazz drummer and versatile band leader, dies at 99
Roy Haynes, a versatile drummer who played with jazz greats including Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 99.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13 -
Rudy May, 1980 American League ERA champion who pitched for Yankees, Angels, others, dies at 80
May pitched in parts of 16 MLB seasons across his careerSports - CBS Sports - October 25 -
Veterans Day Spotlight: Empowering Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for a Brighter Future
Veteran entrepreneurs face many challenges, but these resources can help.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
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Rescued diary in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in D-Day
The diary of a Chinese naval officer that was discovered in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in the D-Day landings at Normandy.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Honoring a Civil War veteran who was lost to history
Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former ...Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
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Biden, Harris to appear together at Veterans Day ceremony
President Biden and Vice President Harris will make their first public appearance together since last week’s Election when the two leaders attend a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Watch live: Biden speaks at Veterans Day ceremony
President Biden and Vice President Harris will participate in a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The event in Arlington, Va., is the first time Biden and ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Veterans Day lessons of remembrance for Donald Trump
Donald Trump would benefit from this history lesson.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Biden delivers remarks at Arlington for Veterans Day
President Biden marked Veterans Day with an address at Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater. See the president's full speech.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
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Maga and Mar-a-Lago: how Trump’s victory unfolded in Palm Beach
Trump world celebrates president-elect’s return in the Florida town that is home to his Mar-a-Lago resortWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Democracy dies in darkness for rural Americans
Rural Democrats are struggling to gain power in rural areas due to a lack of infrastructure investment, high gas and food prices, and a lack of local news, while Democrats need to prioritize ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Roy Haynes, jazz drummer whose career spanned nine decades, dies aged 99
American drummer who began in 1940s swing and bebop scenes played with Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and dozens more. Roy Haynes, a drummer who was one of the last remaining musicians of jazz’s ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
2024 CFDA Fashion Awards: Red Carpet Looks and Winners
A new generation of designers is on the rise.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29
