11/11/2014
The Congressional Medal of Honor recognizes "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty" in the U.S. armed forces. Dating back to the Civil War, the medal is the highest honor for American military, and has been awarded to 3,450 people in the 153 years since its creation. As new conflicts arise around the globe, American servicemen and women continue to display the courage and valor that are hallmarks of the Medal of Honor. See some of their stories here, and learn more about the Medal of Honor in the news.
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11/10/2014
Roy Scheider's name is forever linked to his unforgettable performance in "Jaws" and his battle to the death with the shark named "Bruce." As an actor, Scheider was incredibly versatile, playing everything from hard-bitten street cops in films like "The French Connection" to a hard-partying Broadway producer in "All That Jazz" and a suave super spy in "Marathon Man." He earned a Golden Globe award and two Oscar nominations, and his long career in front of the camera helped to solidify his legacy as one of Hollywood's all-time greats. See how he is remembered today, on what would have been his 82nd birthday, and read what others are writing about him around the Internet.
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11/9/2014
Ed Bradley was known for his work on the TV news magazine program "60 Minutes," especially for his memorable interviews: Michael Jackson, Timothy McVeigh, Laurence Olivier and many more, including his personal favorite interview subject, Lena Horne. But Bradley built his career on more than interviews. Before "60 Minutes," he was the first black TV correspondent to cover the White House, and he covered the fall of Saigon. On the CBS program, he covered all sorts of news, from heavy-hitting segments on poverty and corruption to fun bits on food and entertainment. Bradley could truly do it all – and on the anniversary of his death Nov. 9, 2006, we're remembering him with a look at a few of his best segments.
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