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Obama: D-Day Veterans' Stories Should Remain 'Seared into Memory'
U.S. President Barack Obama paid tribute Friday to the U.S. servicemembers who "defied every danger" to pour onto the beaches of Normandy 70 years ago in defense of liberty.
His remarks at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, which overlooks Omaha Beach where so many fell, are part of a series of solemn events to commemorate the D-Day landings in northern France.
Obama, who arrived with French President Francois Hollande, shook hands with elderly veterans before the presentation of colors and playing of the two countries' national anthems.
Obama said he was honored to be there "to pay tribute to the men and women of a generation who defied every danger: among them, our veterans of D-Day."
Lengthy applause rang out as the U.S. President said he was humbled by the presence of some of those veterans at the ceremony.
"Here, we don't just commemorate victory, as proud of that victory as we are; we don't just honor sacrifice, as grateful as the world is; we come to remember why America and our allies gave so much for the survival of liberty at this moment of maximum peril," Obama said.
Early Reads for Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
We know you have to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
Top News stories:
* Teenager who kick-started Sandusky child rape investigation 'ready' to testify
* Police lay siege to home in Auburn killings
* Justice Department says it will sue Florida over voting rolls purge
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* From Billings Gazette: Man writing book on kindness gets shot in random attack
* From Chicago Tribune: 90% of Chicago teachers support strike
* From Boston Globe: Middleborough to fine people for swearing
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Early Reads for Monday, June 11th, 2012
We know you have to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
Top News stories:
* Jerry Sandusky trial to start in Pennsylvania
* 3 dead, 3 wounded in shooting near Auburn University
* 'Once,' 'Porgy and Bess,' 'Death of a Salesman' big winners at Tony awards
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* From Imperial Valley Press: California official resigns after child abuse arrest
* From Chicago Tribune: Black attorney defends alleged white supremacist
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Early Reads for Friday, June 8th, 2012
We know you have to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
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* President Bill Clinton tells Wolf Blitzer he's sorry for tax cut uproar
* Civil war 'imminent' in Syria, U.N. warns
* Holder rejects GOP assertions on Fast and Furious at House hearing
Take an early look at the news that will be making national headlines in today's Early Reads:
* From Hickory Daily Record: Maiden church of controversial pastor targeted with unknown powder substance
* From Kansas City Star: Chiefs notebook: ‘Trick Shot’ Tanney impresses Zorn
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Early Reads for Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
We know you have to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
Top News stories:
* Walker's Wisconsin win big blow to unions, smaller one to Obama
* Jerry Sandusky allegedly sent love letters
* Sheryl Crow reveals brain tumor diagnosis
Early Reads:
* From NYTimes.com: Morning-after pills don't prevent implantation
* From LATimes.com: Disney bans junk-food advertising on programs for children
* From Oregonian.com: Herpes verdict in Portland: Woman wins $900,000 after getting disease from date
Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.
Early Reads for Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
We know you have to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
Top News stories:
* Wisconsin recall comes down to who gets more voters to polls
* Jury selection set to start in Sandusky trial
* Queen attends jubilee thanksgiving service without prince
Early Reads:
* From ChicagoTribune.com: Rooftop pastor, Corey Brooks, leaves for his 3,000-mile walk across America
* From BostonHerald.com: Guardsman, peace-loving landlady are at odds over apartment rental
* From AJC.com: College student held without bond for explosives, drugs
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Early Reads for Monday, June 4th, 2012
We know you have to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
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* George Zimmerman to request new bond hearing
* Official: Pilot in Lagos crash that killed 163 an American
* Growth worries rattle Asian markets
Early Reads:
* From Wall Street Journal: Facebook considers giving kids access
* LDS members march in gay pride parade
* Obama writes excuse note for 11-year-old Tyler Sullivan. He'll be live on "Early Start" at 6:45am.
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Early Reads for Thursday, May 31st, 2012
We know you have to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
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* Report: Gunmen kidnap 2 U.S. tourists in Egypt's Sinai region
* Search on for porn actor suspected of dismembering, mailing body parts
* First private capsule to dock at space station begins return flight to Earth
Early Reads:
* From IBTimes.com: U.S. 2nd highest in child poverty
* From Philly.com: Study: people over age 75 smell most pleasant
* From WashingtonPost.com "Politiwoops" archives deleted politicians' tweets
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Early Reads for Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
We know you have to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
Top News stories:
* U.S., allies expel Syrian diplomats after massacre
* Romney hits 'magic number' for GOP nomination
* Beryl strenghtens along Coastal Carolina
Early Reads:
* From FloridaToday.com: Controversial 'Fifty Shades of Grey' novel back in Brevard libraries
* From TheStar.com: Better to transplant smokers’ lungs than staying on wait list, U.K. study finds
* From Bloomberg: Toyota Prius Escapes Niche To Surge Into Global Top Three
Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.
Early Reads for Tuesday, May 29, 2012
We know you've got to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
Top News stories:
* Eight dead as 5.8 earthquake shakes northern Italy
* NATO: Senior al Qaeda leader killed in Afghanistan
* Robbery suspect falls to death from crane on SMU campus
Early Reads:
* A Florida teen gets in trouble for standing up to bullies, and the school says she went too far. The Daily Commercial has this story.
* Be careful what you post on Facebook. Australia's Telegraph reports on a 17-year-old girl in Australia who posted a fat wad of cash, only to be robbed.
* The New York Times reports on zoos across the country being forced to choose which endangered species to save, and which ones to let die out.
