Shames, who took part in D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge, was in Easy Company, the unit that inspired the ‘Band of Brothers’ book and miniseries.
Author: Bill Keveney, USA TODAY
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Rittenhouse case, Arbery death trial reflect deepening political and racial divides
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Colorism, discrimination are a ‘very big problem’ in Latino community, survey finds
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Shooting death of young California woman raises questions about armed school safety officers
A Long Beach, California, school safety officer was fired one day after a young woman he shot died. She donated her organs to save lives.
What are tribal land acknowledgments? Native American leaders say words and actions are needed
A land acknowledgment details long-neglected history, recognizing Native American tribes that first inhabited a place along with their descendants.
California Marine Nicole Gee, 23, who cradled baby at Kabul airport, killed in Afghanistan attack
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Ed Asner, seven-time Emmy winner, TV’s beloved Lou Grant and star of ‘Up,’ dies at 91
Ed Asner, who became a household name playing Lou Grant on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show,’ won seven Emmys, a record for a male actor.
California Marine Dylan Merola, 20, killed in Afghanistan airport attack, remembered as kind, brave
Cheryl Merola recalled her son’s final phone message as Dylan Merola’s Southern California high school paid tribute before Friday’s football game.
Asian Americans, the nation’s fastest-growing group, are winning political power in California and beyond
Asian Americans were the nation’s fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the past decade, growing by 35.5%, according to 2020 census data.