WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has given its ultimate salute to Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, who died at age 98.
Williams lay in honor Thursday at the U.S. Capitol, a tribute reserved for the nation’s most distinguished citizens. As a young Marine corporal fighting in the Battle of Iwo Jima, Williams went ahead of his unit and eliminated a series of Japanese machine gun positions.
He joins civil rights icon Rosa Parks, the Rev. Billy Graham and four U.S. Capitol police officers who in the nation’s history have lain in honor in the Capitol Rotunda.
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PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Bulls from Spain´s revered Miura ranch have starred in a fast and uncomplicated final running of the bulls at this year´s San Fermín Festival. The Navarra regional government said six people were treated for light injuries following Thursday's run. No horn gorings were reported. The Miuras are known for their alertness and speed of reaction, and they kept mainly in a pack and took little notice […]
