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The beaches where Allied forces changed the course of World War II just received one of the world's highest honors. UNESCO has officially added Normandy's D-Day landing sites to its World Heritage List, ensuring these symbols of courage and freedom will be protected for generations.
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.
When veterans enter hospice care in Florida, fellow service members are showing up to provide comfort through their final days. Community Hospice & Palliative Care has built a powerful program connecting veteran volunteers with dying veterans who understand what they've been through.
A new state-of-the-art rehabilitation center in Odesa is offering free prosthetics and advanced care to wounded Ukrainian veterans and their families. The "Superhumans" facility represents a major step forward in supporting those recovering from injuries.
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.
Archaeologists in Poland have discovered the first graves of Polish prisoners of war from World War II at a site where 70,000 Poles were held captive. After eight decades of mystery, families may finally learn where their loved ones rest.
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.
Paralympic athletes shattered five world records at the season's opening World Cup in Novi Sad, Serbia, with emerging stars challenging established champions. Nearly 300 athletes from 51 nations competed in an event that showcased the future of para shooting sports.
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.
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