D Day bagpiper's war relic finds new home in Scotland
Private Bill Millin who played bagpipes under fire on Sword Beach donated his pipes and Royal Marines uniform to the National War Museum of Scotland at Edinburgh Castle. He recalled braving cold surf and official orders, marching to Pegasus Bridge and boosting Allied morale during D Day.
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Sting Receives Gabriela Mistral Human Rights Medal
British rocker Sting is awarded the Gabriela Mistral medal by Chile with Foreign Minister Soledad Alvear praising his world and Chilean human rights advocacy. He has met rights groups and dissident families from Pinochet era, participated in benefit concerts, and wrote They Dance Alone in the 1980s.
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McKay Granted ABC Olympic Commentary Role at Salt Lake
Jim McKay aged 79, under a lifetime ABC contract, will commentate during the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games televised by NBC. He will contribute features and in studio conversations with Bob Costas, reviving his role after hosting ABC’s Wide World of Sports.
Trump bans guest after swan killing at golf club
Former President Trump condemns a guest who killed a 50-pound black swan at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. The guest Cyril Wagner says he acted in self defense. Wagner has been banned from all Trump properties worldwide amid the incident reported by witnesses.
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Foster to Lead Cannes Jury at 44th Festival in May
Foster will head the jury at the 44th Cannes Film Festival set for May 9 to 20. Festival president Gilles Jacob praised her honors and French fluency as key to selecting her. The rest of the jury lineup will be announced in April.
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