honors
James Earl Jones nominated for US' highest civilian honor on May the 4th: 'Who says Darth Vader can't be the good guy for once?'
"While we may have disagreed on his participation in the Empire's quest to build multiple Death Stars, I am thankful to represent him in Congress," the Hudson Valley Republican joked.
Doll honoring late Native American chief says 'Chicken' instead of 'Cherokee'
A new Barbie doll honoring late Native American chief Wilma Mankiller contains an embarrassing error on the box – a symbol that was supposed to say “Cherokee” actually says “Chicken.”
The incredible, movie-worthy heroics of this courageous Vietnam vet who finally received Medal of Honor
Then-Capt. Paris Davis, 83, was so badly injured when his team became overwhelmed by Viet Cong on June 18, 1965, that he resorted to firing his weapon with his pinkie...
Biden hails heroic Buffalo guard who died trying to stop mass shooting
President Biden praised security guard Aaron Salter Jr, who died Saturday while trying to defend grocery store customers during a mass shooting in Buffalo.
'Ghost of Kyiv' killed in battle, identity revealed
The Ukrainian fighter pilot hailed as the "Ghost of Kyiv" after reportedly shooting down dozens of Russian aircraft has been killed in battle.
Russian President Vladimir Putin honors 'heroism' and 'courage' of unit accused of leading genocide in Bucha
In a decree posted on the Kremlin's website, Putin praised the 64th Motorized Infantry Brigade for "mass heroism and valor, tenacity and courage" in the "defense of the motherland."
St. John’s University honors slain detectives Rivera and Mora
St. John’s University honored detectives Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora Monday night at Madison Square Garden as they took on Big East rival Villanova Tuesday.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to give Congress' highest honor to Kyle Rittenhouse
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced a bill this week to award Congress’ highest honor to Kyle Rittenhouse, less than one week after the teenager was found not guilty in his...
Slain Capitol Police officer to lie in honor in Washington
The body of hero Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick will return in honor next week to the building where he gave his life. The 42-year-old New Jersey resident was pepper-sprayed and...
Pennyslvania college yanks honorary degree it gave to Trump in 1988
A Pennsylvania college has rescinded an honorary degree it gave to President Donald Trump three decades ago in the wake of Wednesday's riot at the US Capitol by his supporters....
On today's campus, it's all too kosher to honor a terrorist
She’s been glorified in the leftist media as a revolutionary, the female Che Guevara. In reality, Leila Khaled, a failed bomber who cut her teeth on commandeering airplanes, is just...
Queen Elizabeth wears gloves at ceremony amid coronavirus fears
Queen Elizabeth donned a pair of gloves during an investiture ceremony Tuesday -- the first time she has done so in more than 60 years -- amid snowballing coronavirus fears...
Heroes who tackled London Bridge terrorist to get bravery medals
The heroes who tackled London Bridge terrorist Usman Khan during his deadly stabbing spree are to be awarded the UK's highest-possible bravery medals for civilians, it was revealed Thursday. The...
Stan Lee may have a street named after him in the Bronx
University Avenue between Brandt Place and West 176th Street will be co-named "Stan Lee Way" under a bill passed by lawmakers codifying the moniker and 85 other honorary street names.
NYPD Medal of Valor found in thrift store will get 'proper honor'
An NYPD Medal of Valor belonging to a city cop who died more than eight decades ago will receive its “proper honor” after a thrift shopper in Ohio found it...
Nonprofit CEO wins News Corp.'s Murdoch Community Hero Award
The president and CEO of Per Scholas — a nonprofit that provides free IT job training — has been named the recipient of News Corp.’s Murdoch Community Hero Award. Per...
Time denies telling Trump he was likely 'Person of the Year'
Time magazine has flatly denied telling President Trump that he was “probably” going to be crowned their “Person of the Year.” Offended that he wasn’t being absolutely assured of the...
Trump says he turned down Time's 'Person of the Year'
No deal! President Trump says he passed up a chance at Time magazine’s prestigious “Person of the Year” designation because the publication only said it would “probably” confer the honor....
Trump receives Saudi's highest civilian honor
President Donald Trump is receiving the nation's highest civilian honor from Saudi King Salman. The king placed the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud around Trump's neck at a ceremony at...
Creative types lead the way on ‘40 under 40’ list
The hottest young business dynamos in town are not working on Wall Street, according to Crain’s New York Business. Dancers, artists and start-up founders have taken over the publication’s prestigious...