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Daily Mail
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EXCLUSIVE The devastating true story of the Marines' 'Magnificent B*stards' - and the legacy that haunts them 20 years on
They were christened the Magnificent B*stards, yet they were warriors without a war. Kept stateside after 9/11 and left floating in the Pacific during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the thousand men of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines were told they were benchwarmers in an era of combat.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Tearful Rudy Giuliani breaks down over death of Bernie Kerik
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani broke down in tears remembering ex-NYPD Commissioner Bernie Kerik, who died on Thursday at age 69. 'I was a better man for having known Bernie,' Giuliani said on his 'America's Mayor Live' podcast shortly after Kerik's death was announced. 'I don't know what I'm going to do without him.' Earlier this month, Kerik was hospitalized with a serious illness from which he was expected to recover. Giuliani said he had planned to visit his old pal on Saturday and regrets not doing so earlier. 'I feel like I should've been with him,' the choked-up Brooklyn native told listeners. Giuliani recalled the times he spent with Kerik, which included fighting crime in New York City, moving the city forward after the 9/11 terror attacks and supporting President Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The former mayor also praised his longtime friend for his 'honesty and integrity,' claiming Kerik was targeted by 'lawfare' when he served three years in prison for tax fraud. Giuliani became increasingly emotional recalling Kerik's service to law enforcement in the U.S. and overseas during the Iraq War, as well as their work together in the private sector. 'I've gone through difficult times, right, and I found out who my friends were,' he confessed. 'Bernie was there for every single thing.' The water works began when Giuliani once again said he wished he'd been at Kerik's bedside when he died. 'I wish I was there for you Bernie, you were always there for me,' he sobbed before saying a prayer for Kerik.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Joe Biden delivers first public remarks since prostate cancer diagnosis: ‘Our politics have become so divided and bitter'
Participating in a Memorial Day commemoration, Joe Biden made his first public address since the announcement of his Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis at a Biden family event in his home state of Delaware on Friday. 'My friends, Memorial Day is about something profound,' a somewhat fired-up Biden declared. 'Our politics have become so divided and bitter. All the years I have been doing this, I never thought we would get to this point, but we are.' He added: 'Our troops do not wear a uniform that says I'm a Democrat or a Republican. It says, I am an American!' While the 82-year-old former commander-in-chief did cough a couple of times during the short speech, it appeared he was just trying to clear his throat as he attempted to deliver an energized address to the audience, which was filled with his family, friends and state officials. He also used the speech to acknowledge his deceased son Beau, who died ten years ago from brain cancer and served in the Iraq War. 'I know for many of you, Memorial Day is deeply personal. For the Bidens, this day is the 10th anniversary of the loss of my son Beau, who served in Iraq,' he said. 'It is a hard day.' The former president's office announced last week that he had been diagnosed with an 'aggressive' form of cancer after doctors found a small nodule on his prostate, resulting in further evaluations. Eventually, it was discovered that Biden had prostate cancer that was 'characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.' 'While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,' a Biden spokesperson added. 'The president and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.' The cancer diagnosis was revealed as the former president, his family and former White House aides have been under fire over More to follow…
The Independent
a day ago
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- The Independent
Joe Biden delivers first public remarks since prostate cancer diagnosis: ‘Our politics have become so divided and bitter'
Participating in a Memorial Day commemoration, Joe Biden made his first public address since the announcement of his Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis at a Biden family event in his home state of Delaware on Friday. 'My friends, Memorial Day is about something profound,' a somewhat fired-up Biden declared. 'Our politics have become so divided and bitter. All the years I have been doing this, I never thought we would get to this point, but we are.' He added: 'Our troops do not wear a uniform that says I'm a Democrat or a Republican. It says, I am an American!' While the 82-year-old former commander-in-chief did cough a couple of times during the short speech, it appeared he was just trying to clear his throat as he attempted to deliver an energized address to the audience, which was filled with his family, friends and state officials. He also used the speech to acknowledge his deceased son Beau, who died ten years ago from brain cancer and served in the Iraq War. The former president's office announced last week that he had been diagnosed with an 'aggressive' form of cancer after doctors found a small nodule on his prostate, resulting in further evaluations. Eventually, it was discovered that Biden had prostate cancer that was 'characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.' 'While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,' a Biden spokesperson added. 'The president and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.' The cancer diagnosis was revealed as the former president, his family and former White House aides have been under fire over
Yahoo
2 days ago
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‘She's very special' East Tennessee veteran continues to serve others
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — More than 60 years ago, Kathleen Van Orsdel joined the US Air Force just as the Vietnam War was heating up. Now she continues to serve in different ways. Van Orsdel is a skilled artisan. She designs and creates three-layered textile works of art: quilts. The veteran is one of three female veterans serving in the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. The unit presided over 300 funerals last year. 'It thrills me that I am able to go and do a final farewell to someone who has served my country. I think that every one of us who goes out realizes that the individual deserves every bit of respect and honor that we as an Honor Guard can give them,' said Van Orsdel. Vietnam veteran helps other vets 'heal' with visits overseas Van Orsdel joined the US Air Force in 1964, at the beginning of the Vietnam War. She was 19 at the time. 'I'm unique, because there are not a lot of women veterans from the Vietnam Era. There are more women in the military today, but back in the 60s, there weren't,' said Van Orsdel. As a former airman and mom, she has a special passion for using her talents to make Quilts of Valor. At an event in White Pine, the recipient was an Iraq War veteran. Kevin Gilliam served in the US Coast Guard, then in the US Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne, where he was deployed to Iraq. Many veterans in the audience were wowed by Kathleen's artistry. 'You happen to have one of the quilts that I made for a veteran and I'm so pleased to be able to present it to you,' said Van Orsdel during the event. 'She's very special, she means a lot to us, everything she's done in the service and after service,' said Gilliam. Van Orsdel and her crew have created hundreds of Quits of Valor, and she doesn't plan on stopping. For Van Orsdel, there is nothing better than making a veteran happy. Veterans Voices: Hear the stories of those who served If you know a Veteran who could be recognized, send Don Dare an email at ddare@ or give him a call at 865-633-6923. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
