Veterans groups struggle to recruit new members nationwide
Veterans say attrition is a growing crisis as World War II and Korea veterans age. The American Legion and VFW face shrinking rolls, with 2.9 million and 2.1 million members respectively, while leaders push new programs, school outreach, and family events to attract younger servicemen.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Europe
Korea
Vietnam
Willard Livingston
Veterans of Foreign War Post
Alton
Livingston
American Legion
Steve Thomas
Legion
Ivan Torkelson
VFW
Steve van Buskirk
VFW Foundation
Kansas City
Paul Heckman
Marshalltown
American Legions
Vfws
Coralville
Donation decisions depend on hospital care and family views
Washington AP two families face a child death and differing organ donation choices. A Harvard study links donor decisions to perceived quality of care and knowledge of the deceased's wishes. The findings highlight how hospital moments before death and family discussions shape donation rates and drive a national Share your life campaign.
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Washington
William DeJong
Harvard School of Public Health
Tragic murder trial unfolds in Torrance court
In Torrance California prosecutors pursue murder charges against Farinoosh Roya Dalili after she leaped from a hotel window with her 3 year old daughter. The child died from injuries while Dalili survived with severe injuries. Her estranged husband Nader Dalili sues for wrongful death amid reports of alleged abuse. The defense argues the defendant faced despair rather than intent, noting prior self harm attempts and a focus on death. The trial features testimony on family abuse and the daughter’s possible witness role in the mother’s state of mind.
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Los Angeles
Farinoosh
Roya
Dalili
Nagen Natalie Dalili
Nader Dalili
Alex Karkanen
Torrance Marriott Hotel
Serene
Alex Kessel
Kessel
Ronald Markman
Markman
Nagen
Her
Carrey seeks escape from The Truman Show role
New York AP Jim Carrey tells Time magazine he wants to leave the role he’s famous for as the unwitting star of The Truman Show. He says it’s sad to see a comedian at 60 repeating the same character and act.
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New York
Jim Carrey
Carrey
Time Magazine
Bridge reopens after holiday tank truck fire near Chester
Interstate 95 traffic near the Delaware line partially resumes after a holiday weekend tank truck fire that killed two. The Chester Creek bridge sustained severe damage with twisted girders, requiring full replacement and deck work. Northbound lanes reopen. southbound detours and reduced speeds persist with repairs possibly through July 4.
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Chester
Bob Bansept
Transportation Department
Delaware State Line
Chester Creek
Andy Warren
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Warren
Philadelphia International Airport
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