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‘Love this country’: Waxhaw veteran, teacher reflects as he celebrates 100 years
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (420+ words) WAXHAW, N.C. " Charlie Rose is a veteran and former teacher in Waxhaw who says he is still in awe of the life he's lived as he prepares to turn 100 years old on Saturday. "It never occurred to me that I would…...
Final sacrifice: WWII veteran, 101, posthumously donates skin to help burn victims
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (444+ words) LIVONIA, Mich. " A World War II veteran and former prisoner of war has posthumously become a life-saver at the age of 101. Charles "Chuck" Leman, of Livonia, Michigan, died on Oct. 6, 2025. He was described as a World War II veteran, a…...
World War II veterans honored with special flight to National WWII Museum
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) CHARLOTTE " More than 20 World War II veterans were honored with a special flight from Charlotte to New Orleans to visit the National WWII Museum. The veterans, who were part of the Soaring Valor program, embarked on what organizers say is…...
China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (535+ words) Xi started a brief address by remembering the victims of the war and called for eradication of the roots of war to prevent history from repeating itself. The parade began after he spoke with troops marching in rhythmic lockstep, their…...
ECU researchers unravel the story of a WWII subchaser found in North Carolina
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (323+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. " A World War II subchaser has been sitting in North Carolina's Cape Fear River for 80 years, and historians are investigating its mysterious journey inland. According to the Charlotte Observer, East Carolina University has embarked on an "archaeological biography" to…...
Ukraine and its allies push for 30-day ceasefire starting Monday
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (618+ words) Ukraine and its allies are ready for a "full, unconditional ceasefire" with Russia for at least 30 days starting on Monday, Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha says ... His remarks came as the leaders of four major European countries visited Kyiv, amid a…...
Victory Day parade in Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (980+ words) Russia has celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, with President Vladimir Putin presiding over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square Victory Day, which Russia marks on May 9, is…...
NC veteran to have Raleigh post office named after her
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (275+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. " City leaders in Raleigh are honoring Millie Dunn Veasey, a World War II veteran who served in the only overseas all-Black women's 6888th Battalion. According to WTVD in Raleigh, the city's Brentwood post office will be named after Veasey. "The…...
Roads, trains reopen after ‘really huge’ unexploded WWII bomb in Paris
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (311+ words) PARIS " Trains and cars are once again rolling in Paris after a "really huge" unexploded bomb from World War II brought life to a standstill in the European capital. The bomb itself had more than 400 pounds of explosives in it…...