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Yohei Kono, who apologized for Japan's wartime sexual abuses of 'comfort women,' dies at 89
10+ min ago (361+ words) Yohei Kono, a veteran Japanese politician who as top government spokesperson offered a historic apology to Asian women over sexual abuses by Japan's wartime military, has died, officials said. He was 89. Kono had placed great importance on promoting friendly ties…...
She helped America win WWII. Meet a real-life 'Rosie the Riveter"
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (141+ words) From Arlington National Cemetery to New York's Intrepid Museum, political leaders and citizens gathered on Memorial Day to honor the sacrifice of fallen service members as America approaches its 250th birthday. Jennifer Mc Mullen had two brothers fighting during World War…...
Fischer's bipartisan bill recognizing WWII volunteers advances
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (255+ words) U. S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) on June 8 cheered the U. S. Senate's unanimous passage of her bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the volunteers and communities in her home state that supported soldiers heading off to fight in World War II. "This…...
An 80-year-old WWII promise was finally fulfilled in a small Texas town.
49+ min ago (791+ words) More than 80 years after two Allied soldiers exchanged military dog tags while imprisoned during World War II, their families reunited in Jacksboro to fulfill a promise neither veteran lived to keep. During World War II, Corporal Mervyn Mc Cready of…...
Honoring the Life of General Jerome T. Hagen
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (141+ words) The United States Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, carry the casket of retired U. S. Marine Corps Gen. Jerome T. Hagen, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, June 8, 2026. Hagen flew 486 combat sorties during his two tours of duty in…...
Return to IKE | Top Stories
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (330+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " In the Navy, a plankowner is a member of the original crew of a newly commissioned ship. Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) was commissioned on October 18, 1977, and 48 years later on May 20, IKE's plankowners walked her decks…...
Belgium WWI Soldiers Burial
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (67+ words) Journal-News. com Special Weather Statement until WED 8: 00 PM EDT Dog trainer accused of animal cruelty, theft heads to prison Opponents continue to decry proposed rules for certain Medicaid providers after committee makes changes OPINION: Renewable energy can make Ohio more…...
Yohei Kono, Japanese lawmaker who issued landmark apology over wartime brothels, dies at 89
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (595+ words) Published'Jun 10, 2026, 10: 08 PM TOKYO, June 10 - Yohei Kono, who as Japan's chief cabinet secretary issued a landmark 1993 apology over women forced to work in wartime military brothels, has died. He was 89. Local media said he died on Monday, without specifying the cause....
Phenom 100 aircraft preparations for Trooping the Colour flypast
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (343+ words) Aircraft engineers have been working at RAF Cranwell ahead of Saturday's Trooping the Colour flypast, which takes place as part of King Charles's birthday celebrations. Five Phenom 100s were being prepared, with one expected to be chosen to mark the occasion…...
ROTC cadets from ASU will travel to Poland, work to recover a missing WWII service member
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (301+ words) There are roughly 81, 000 American service members who are still listed as Missing in Action, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency or DPAA. And nearly 400 of them are from Arizona. Later this month, a group of Arizona State University…...