When I approached my principal, Tim Ducker, with the plan to host a school-wide celebration in honor of the veterans in our community, I wanted to show the students that our greatest heroes do not go by the names of Brad, Angelina, T.O., Ocho Cinco or Hannah Montana, but are most often called, "grandma," "grandpa," "mom" or "dad." ...more

November 14, 2008

After sitting for two games, LW Evgeny Artyukhin returned to the ice Wednesday against the Panthers. But it doesn't mean Artyukhin didn't use the time off to his benefit, other than resting up. ...more

November 13, 2008

In ceremonies large and small, residents across the region paused Tuesday in observation of Veterans Day to honor the service and sacrifices their fellow Americans have made to preserve freedom. Here are a few of those scenes. ...more

November 12, 2008

President Bush wistfully saluted the nation's veterans Tuesday as he prepares to hand two ongoing wars over to his successor, saying he'll "miss being the commander in chief of such a fabulous group." ...more

November 12, 2008

An eagle with outstretched wings was selected Tuesday as the favorite design by a committee overseeing a veterans memorial planned for a city park. ...more

November 12, 2008

To some, Veterans Day means a day of relaxation. It means more to Army Lt. Col. James Botters, a professor of military science and leadership at the University of South Florida. ...more

November 12, 2008

A 17-year-old high school senior touches a Veterans Day crowd with her essay on sacrifice. ...more

November 12, 2008

In a crowd of black and white VFW uniforms, Jessica Garrett stood out in her purple satin blouse, knee-length skirt and patent-leather pumps. ...more

November 12, 2008

Inverness is rich with military veterans who have chosen this area to retire, perhaps hoist a cold brew at the Eugene Quinn VFW Post 4337. ...more

November 12, 2008

BURBANK, Calif. - John McCain says Sarah Palin didn't hurt his presidential bid and he attributes anonymous criticism aimed at her following their loss last week to typical campaign sniping. The Arizona senator tells Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show" the Republican ticket faced a tough challenge from the start but disputed that a different vice presidential pick would have changed the outcome. ...more

November 11, 2008