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More than 60 veterans of World War II are being flown from Dallas to France to take part in ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The group that left Friday includes six Medal of Honor recipients from other wars and two Rosie the Riveters, representing the women who worked in factories and shipyards during the war. American Airlines said in a statement that the veterans range from 96 to 107 years old. They are to attend ceremonies and visit Omaha and Utah beaches, two of the spots in... Читать дальше...

united nations — The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday to end the U.N. political mission in Iraq.  The mission was established in 2003 following the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. Its task was to coordinate post-conflict humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, and to help restore a representative government in the country.  The Iraqi government asked the council in a May 8 letter to wrap up the mission by the end of 2025, and that's what the resolution does: It extends... Читать дальше...

In a growing area of the community west of the 215 Beltway, multi-modal trails and a central urban trail are planned to expand access for cyclists and pedestrians, connecting them to a future planned urban center. An emerging trend nationwide, “complete street” design accommodates multi-modal transportation in a more integrated and safe manner.

ANDAM, the prestigious fashion competition founded by Nathalie Dufour and celebrating its 35th anniversary, has announced the 12 finalist designers. The winners will be revealed on June 27.

GENEVA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) announced Friday "a big statement" to further protect female players and coaches, which was unanimously endorsed by FIFA Council.

MILWAUKEE – The city series between the Cubs and White Sox will lack some sizzle with both teams struggling, especially the White Sox.

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Voting underway for last phase of Lok Sabha polls PM among key candidates

Everyone's fears about AI and other advanced tech scream to be addressed by sci-fi, and Doctor Who rose to the challenge.

NV Capital Corp. announced the completion of two “fix and flip” projects within the Canyon Gate Country Club community in the heart of Las Vegas.

The 38-year-old woman reported missing from Glen Eden yesterday afternoon is now confirmed safe. Police would like to thank members of the public who reported information to assist in locating her.

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San Bernardino police fatally shot Robert Brown, 28, as he ran from officers Dec. 27. His family says they have filed a $20-million claim against the city.

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A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that Oregon defendants must be released from jail after seven days if they don't have an appointed defense attorney. OPB reports that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday called Oregon's public defense system a “Sixth Amendment nightmare," referring to the part of the U.S. Constitution that guarantees people accused of crimes the right to a lawyer. An Oregon Judicial Department dashboard shows that more than 3,000 people accused of crimes did not have a public defender as of Friday. Читать дальше...

LINCOLN, NE - The Saltdogs offense came alive in the top of the seventh and proved to be too much for the Goldeyes as they grab the series opener by a... - AA Lincoln Saltdogs

The Government is delivering on a commitment made in the National-ACT coalition agreement by commencing a review of the Firearms Registry.

Victoria Gill, Science Focus

Quite simply, there is no life without our ozone layer. The stratospheric layer of

Ethan Siegel, Big Think

Here in our Universe, despite how vast it is and how intricately we can probe it, there are still limits to what we can observe, test, and measure. We can obtain...

Fred Schwaller, Nature

If you do research and don't publish it, is it science? That's the question at the heart of an ongoing debate on X between Elon Musk and pioneering computer scientist...

Helen Briggs, BBC News

A fern has entered the record books for having more DNA than any other living thing.

Steve Nadis, Quanta

About 13.8 billion years ago, the entire cosmos consisted of a tiny, hot, dense ball of energy that suddenly exploded.

Sara Novak, Discover

You've heard of diets like the paleo diet, which claim to harken back...

Ella Creamer, The Guardian

Whether it is the fountain of youth or the elixir of life, men have travelled the world looking for the key to increasing their longevity.

Laurence Tognetti, Universe Today

How can machine learning help astronomers find Earth-like exoplanets? This is what a recently accepted study...