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☆ 80th anniversary of D-Day: This year will likely be the last major D-Day anniversary with living veterans, so organizers are all-out
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Joshua Berlinger | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Fifteen Canadian veterans, including three or four that fought on D-Day, are traveling with the Canadian delegation, according to John Desrosiers, the director of international operations for Veterans Affairs Canada. US D-Day veterans attend an event at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial as part of the 79th anniversary D-Day celebrations on June 6, 2023. American and Canadian organizers told CNN that they will seat veterans last at their respective national ceremonies to keep them comfortable. The general public at the American event, for example, may need to be seated about an hour in advance due to security precautions. American troops march up from Omaha Beach on June 18, 1944.

Persons: Jake Tapper, “, Jack Foy, Foy –, Foy, ” Foy, ”, Michel Delion, Mark, Katherine Sibilla, –, Charles Djou, John Desrosiers, Desrosiers, Christopher Furlong, Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak, Justin Trudeau, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Buckingham, Djou, Tom Schaffer, John Pinkerton, Schaffer, Gareth Fuller, Hitler, Ben, ” Brands, “ There’s Organizations: CNN, Chief Washington, Democracy, France CNN —, Mission, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Monuments Commission, Canadian, Veterans Affairs Canada, Cemetery, Memorial, British, French Interior Ministry, Defense, Underwood Archives, Ben Brands, ”, US Department of Veterans Affairs Locations: Caen, France, Ukraine, Europe, Normandy, US, United States, Belgium, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, British, Ver, Mer, Omaha, Sword, Utah, Omaha and Utah, Nazi Germany, Omaha Beach, Germany, Colleville, Canada, American

☆ Davy and Natalie Lloyd: US brokered gang talks to secure American missionaries’ bodies in Haiti
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Caitlin Stephen Hu | David Culver | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The Toussaint Louverture International Airport, which has reopened after being closed for nearly three months due to gang violence, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on May 20. Montis and the Lloyds barricaded themselves inside their residence on the compound, but it was not enough, Lloyd told CNN. US Ambassador to Haiti Dennis Hankins walks after Haiti’s transitional council ceremony, on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti on April 25, 2024. The situation on the ground in Port-au-Prince remains anarchic,” he warned. But Thursday morning, the bodies of Davy and Natalie Lloyd finally began their long journey home.

Persons: Davy, Natalie Lloyd, Haiti Dennis Hankins, ”, Toussaint, Ralph Tedy Erol, Jude Montis –, Davy Lloyd’s, David Lloyd, Lloyd, Eric Burlison, Sen, Josh Hawley, ” Burlison, we’ve, ” Natalie Lloyd’s, Naomi Baker, Ben Baker, Stacy Librandi Bourne, Vitel’homme, –, Baryé, ” Innocent, Judes Montis, Odelyn Joseph, Gary Desrosiers, Eunide Majeur Montis, Jude Montis, Cassidy Anderson, “, Natalie, Champ de Mars, Hawley, Biden, “ Natalie, CNN’s AnneClaire Stapleton, Hande Atay Alam, Natalie Barr, Nikki Carvajal Organizations: CNN, Prince, US, Kansas City, US State Department, Reuters, Local carrier Sunrise, Lloyds, White, Missions, Missouri US, US National Security, State Department, US Embassy, “, AP, HERO, Haiti’s National Police, Baker’s, General Hospital, Champ Locations: Haiti, American, Port, Miami, Kansas, United States, Prince, Haiti’s, Caribbean, Eric Burlison , Missouri, Missouri

☆ NHL roundup: Senators edge Wings in OT in Sweden
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Lucas Raymond, Daniel Perron, Alex DeBrincat and Shayne Gostisbehere scored four straight goals in the second period for the Red Wings. Adin Hill finished with 23 saves for Vegas, which extended its winning streak against Montreal to six games. Lukas Reichel and Corey Perry scored goals for Chicago, which took its third loss in four games. Bryan Rust scored twice for the Penguins, who had their five-game winning streak snapped. Givani Smith and Luke Kunin each had a goal and an assist for the Sharks, who snapped the Blues' three-game winning streak.

Persons: Tim Stutzle, Nikita Zadorov, Marc DesRosiers, Drake Batherson, Stutzle, James Reimer, Brady Tkachuk, Jake Sanderson, Josh Norris, Joonas Korpisalo, Lucas Raymond, Daniel Perron, Alex DeBrincat, Shayne Gostisbehere, Gostisbehere, Reimer, Mark Stone, Shea Theodore, Jack Eichel, Jonathan Marchessault, Brett Howden, Brayden McNabb, Adin Hill, Jesse Ylonen, Alex Newhook, Johnathan Kovacevic, Justin Barron, Nick Suzuki, Mike Matheson, Cayden Primeau, Victor Hedman, Chicago . Former Blackhawk Brandon Hagel, Hedman, Mikhail Sergachev, Lukas Reichel, Corey Perry, Elias Lindholm, Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Dillon Dube, Noah Hanifin, Jacob Markstrom, Blake Coleman, Elias Pettersson, Nils Hoglander, Casey DeSmith, Kevin Fiala, Anze Kopitar, Cam Talbot, Sam Reinhart, Sergei Bobrovsky, Kailer Yamamoto, Matty Beniers, Alex Wennberg, Philipp Grubauer, Anders Lee, Casey Cizikas, Noah Dobson, Semyon Varlamov, Lawson Crouse, Barrett Hayton, Logan Cooley, Connor Ingram, Damon Severson, Elvis Merzlikins, Curtis Lazar, Jesper Bratt, Nathan Bastian, Alexander Holtz, Tyler Toffoli, Erik Haula, Luke Hughes, Vitek Vanecek, Bryan Rust, Tristan Jarry, Mike Hoffman, Jose, Louis, Givani Smith, Luke Kunin, William Eklund, Kaapo Kahkonen, Pavel Buchnevich, Joel Hofer, Jordan Binnington Organizations: CAN, Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, Canadian Tire Centre, Detroit Red Wings, NHL Global, Sweden, Wings, Ottawa, Red Wings, Golden Knights, Canadiens, Vegas, Montreal, Blackhawks, Tampa Bay, Chicago . Former Blackhawk, Tampa, Chicago, Flames, Canucks, Calgary, Vancouver, Western Conference, Panthers, Islanders, Seattle, New, Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Columbus, Penguins, Pittsburgh, Devils, . New, Sharks, Blues, San, Thomson Locations: Ottawa , Ontario, Stockholm, Angeles, Florida, Los Angeles, New York, Arizona, New Jersey, ., . New Jersey, San Jose

☆ Capitals' Backstrom stepping away from game due to 'injury situation'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 18, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates with the puck in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 1 (Reuters) - Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom announced on Wednesday his decision to step away from ice hockey so that he can focus on his health. "Given my ongoing injury situation, I decided to take some time and step away from the game," Backstrom said in a statement issued by the Capitals. Backstrom also thanked his team for their support and asked for privacy as he determines his next steps. Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan said the team stands behind Backstrom and will support him through the process.

Persons: Nicklas Backstrom, Marc DesRosiers, Swede, Backstrom, Brian MacLellan, Frank Pingue, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators, Canadian Tire Centre, Capitals, Thomson Locations: Ottawa , Ontario, Toronto

☆ Senators forward Pinto handed 41-game suspension for sports betting
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Jan 25, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (57) skates to the bench after scoring in thew first period against the New York Islanders at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 26 (Reuters) - Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has been banned for 41 games for activities relating to sports wagering, the National Hockey League said on Thursday. The NHL said its investigation into the matter found no evidence that Pinto, whose suspension amounts to half of a regular season, made any bets on NHL games. The 22-year-old Pinto, who the Senators selected with the 32nd pick of the 2019 NHL Draft, is a restricted free agent and has not played for Ottawa this season. Pinto had 20 goals and 35 points in 82 games with Ottawa during the 2022-23 season, which marked the American's first full campaign in the NHL.

Persons: Shane Pinto, Marc DesRosiers, Pinto, Frank Pingue, Ken Ferris Organizations: CAN, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Canadian Tire Centre, National Hockey League, NHL, Ottawa, Thomson Locations: Ottawa , Ontario, thew, Toronto

☆ American Ewing leads Women's British Open by one shot
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 27, 2022; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ally Ewing prepares to putt on the 13th hole during the third round of the CP Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports/File photoAug 10 (Reuters) - American Ally Ewing carded a 68 in the first round of the Women's British Open to finish at four-under for a one-shot lead at the Walton Heath Golf Club on Thursday. "Obviously it was exciting to get in with a good first round, but a long way to go from Sunday," Ewing said. "It's great to put a good first round together, but in major championship golf you can never really lose focus." England's Charley Hull is three shots off the lead after the opening round, having carded 71.

Persons: Ally Ewing, Marc DesRosiers, Ewing, Lee Jeong, Emily Pedersen, Perrine Delacour, Jaravee Boonchant, Amy Yang, Charley Hull, Nasa Hataoka, Holder Ashleigh Buhai, Celine Boutier, Aadi Nair, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris Organizations: CAN, CP, Walton Heath Golf Club, Nasa, Scottish, Evian, Thomson Locations: Ottawa , Ontario, South Africa, Bengaluru, Gdansk

☆ This Jazz Artist Makes Pro Football Hall of Fame Speeches Sing
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Ken Belson | More About Ken Belson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Executives at the Hall, the league and the networks looked at ways to speed up the ceremony. None of the options were used, though, because they might embarrass the speakers, said Rich Desrosiers, a spokesman for the Hall. One solution was to enlist Jezra Kaye, a professional writing coach, in 2021 to work with inductees on improving — and shortening — their speeches. Kaye, a former jazz singer and romance novel writer living in Brooklyn, said it doesn’t matter that she knows next to nothing about football. “Anyone who doesn’t use a speech coach in this situation is an idiot,” he said.

Persons: Rich Desrosiers, Jezra Kaye, Kaye, ” Kaye, “, ” Joe Thomas, Ken Riley, —, Thomas, ” Organizations: Cleveland Browns, of Fame Locations: Brooklyn

REUTERS/Carlos OsorioWINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 11 (Reuters) - The number of wildfires raging out of control across Quebec dropped on Sunday as firefighters in the Canadian province gained the upper hand in some areas, a provincial minister said on Sunday. Quebec Natural Resources Minister Maite Blanchette Vezina said told reporters that the number of out-of-control fires in the eastern province dropped to 44 from 72 on Saturday, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp reported. By Monday, around 1,200 firefighters, including more than 100 from France and some from other provinces, are expected to be battling blazes across Quebec. A federal government meteorologist forecast on Saturday that Quebec could receive light rain on Tuesday in some burning areas. "Last Wednesday, we thought we could close down our emergency control center and come Friday, that idea went out the door when the fires went out of control very drastically," said Luc Mercier, chief administrative officer for Yellowhead County.

Persons: smokey, Carlos Osorio, Maite Blanchette Vezina, Blanchette Vezina, Luc Mercier, Karley, Rod Nickel, Marguerita Choy Organizations: REUTERS, Carlos Osorio WINNIPEG, Quebec Natural Resources, Canadian Broadcasting Corp, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire, Edmonton, Wildfire Service, Thomson Locations: Ontario, Quebec, Toronto , Ontario, Canada, Carlos Osorio WINNIPEG , Manitoba, Canadian, France, New Brunswick, Alberta, Edson, Yellowhead County, Pacific, British Columbia, Tumbler, Winnipeg, Manitoba

☆ The Hidden Image Descriptions Making the Internet Accessible
▼ + stars: | 2022-02-18 | by ( Meg Miller | Ilaria Parogni | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +15 min

surfacing The Hidden Image Descriptions Making the Internet AccessibleThree different alt text examples over a blank box. Alt text examples from Wirecutter, The New York Times’s product recommendation service; Alt Text Chrome Extension; and Microsoft Word. Fleet, the tech educator, who is blind, posts on Twitter about alt text and agrees that these efforts are making a difference. Alt Text Reminder, another Twitter bot, notifies followers when they have tweeted an image without alt text. Folkens of CloudSight said that his company is careful not to use racial identifiers in the alt text it generates.

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