Honoring D-Day Heroes: 80 Years Later

Published: Thu, 06/06/24

Updated: Fri, 06/07/24

As WWII veterans return to Normandy, the commemorations take on deeper significance, blending memories of past sacrifices with present-day conflicts.Insert Preheader


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Honoring D-Day Heroes: 80 Years Later

Associated Press

As WWII veterans return to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the commemorations take on deeper significance, blending memories of past sacrifices with present-day conflicts.

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Hunter's Ex Testifies

Reuters

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The New York Times

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Al Jazeera

An Israeli air attack on a UN-run school in Gaza's Nuseirat camp killed at least 40, mainly women and children with Hamas condemning the strike as a "horrible massacre."

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MSNBC

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NBC News

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MSN

A gunman who attacked the U.S. embassy near Beirut, injuring a security guard, was captured by Lebanese soldiers after a shootout, but no clear motive has been identified yet.

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Amanda Knox Loses Slander Case

BBC

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Politico

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The Wrap

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Poll: RFK Jr. Helps President Biden

The Hill

A recent poll shows RFK Jr. helping Biden and hurting Trump's chances in key battleground states, shifting Biden into the lead when Kennedy is included as a third-party candidate.

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12 Straight Months of Record Heat

USA Today

May 2024 marks the twelfth consecutive month of record-high global temperatures, mainly due to climate change, with El Niño and shipping regulation changes also contributing.

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CBS News

PA State Police are investigating a woman's claim on social media that she is Cherrie Mahan, the girl who went missing 39 years ago, though the Mahan family doubts her identity.

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Trump Trial Violated Due Process

The Wall Street Journal

Trump's trial violated due process by denying him notice of specific charges, an opportunity to respond, and proof of all elements, raising concerns about fairness and deepening political divides.

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Mediaite

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But Conviction May Hurt Trump Overall

ABC News

Post-Trump verdict polling shows a slight shift toward Biden, with some potential Trump supporters less likely to vote for him, though it’s too early to draw definitive conclusions.

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How to Make a Movie in a Warzone

CNN

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New York Post

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NPR

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Balanced Approach to Social Media Safety

Sask Today

Ahmed Othman avoided apps and developed a healthy phone relationship, exemplifying the middle-ground approach experts recommend for children's social media use.

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For the Left

Rep. McCaul is threatening to subpoena former White House press secretary Jen Psaki for testimony on the Afghanistan troop withdrawal.

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For the Right

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