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Six of the last surviving D-Day veterans journeyed back to Normandy this week to honor the 82nd anniversary of the historic invasion that liberated Europe. World leaders joined them at the beaches where 160,000 Allied troops landed on June 6, 1944.
A 65-year-old British war veteran is smashing world records in indoor rowing just months after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Lester Murphy wants to prove that age and illness don't have to limit what's possible.
A Johns Hopkins medical student has dedicated seven years and 1,600 hours to supporting veterans through the American Red Cross, inspired by her grandfather's gratitude to Korean War soldiers. Her eCards for Heroes project helped thousands of isolated veterans stay connected during the pandemic.
Denver Broncos lineman Garett Bolles spent Memorial Day weekend honoring over 50 Korean and Vietnam War veterans before their first trip to Washington, D.C. His grandfather, a Korean War veteran, passed away earlier this year.
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
A bilateral amputee and former US Marine just shattered a 16-year-old world record by traveling over 152 miles in his wheelchair in a single day. Mike Egan's incredible feat on Veterans Day raised $25,000 for veteran fitness programs and proved that seemingly impossible goals are within reach.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Four astronauts circling the Moon have sparked a global wave of emotion, reminding us why space exploration still matters. From honoring a fallen loved one to healing childhood trauma, here's why Artemis II touched millions of hearts.
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
Experience meets opportunity as ten soccer veterans over 39 compete at the 2026 World Cup, proving age is just a number. Scotland's Craig Gordon leads the pack at 43, while icons like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric bring decades of wisdom to their teams.
Duckens Nazon survived bombs and a 48-hour border ordeal fleeing Iran's conflict, and now he's leading Haiti to their first World Cup in 52 years. The nation's record scorer will face Scotland this summer in a moment five decades in the making.
George Franklin still leads his swing band every Monday at 104, just months away from becoming the world's oldest conductor. The WWII veteran has been making music for 97 years and credits it for his long, vibrant life.
A tiny Caribbean island with just 150,000 people just became the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Curaçao's historic achievement came just hours before their tournament debut in Houston.
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Four astronauts didn't just fly farther from Earth than anyone in history. They also set a surprise record for the greatest distance between humans ever recorded.
Ghana just appointed Carlos Queiroz, a coach with four World Cups under his belt, to lead their national team with less than two months until the tournament starts. The Black Stars are betting his decades of experience can turn around their struggling squad in record time.
Yankees star Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic atmosphere surpassed even the World Series. Over 36,000 fans packed Miami's stadium as Team USA narrowly defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal showdown.
A 98-year-old World War Two veteran just set a world record by riding on top of a vintage biplane, proving age is truly just a number. Harry Heasman strapped himself to a 1940s Boeing Stearman and soared over 3,000 feet to honor his late wife and son.
On this day in 1940, Glenn Miller's iconic jazz recording reached the top of the charts and became so culturally significant it was preserved by the Library of Congress. The song's universal appeal even led German radio to broadcast it during World War II.
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv this week, riding an overnight train from Poland to stand with Ukrainian veterans and remind the world not to forget their fight. The former British Army officer joined a security conference focused on supporting those who've sacrificed so much.
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