The Trump administration is facing criticism after reports that a US Navy aircraft carrier originally named after Black war hero Doris Miller could be renamed to honour President Donald Trump.The Navy had earlier announced that the carrier under construction would be named USS Doris Miller, recognising Miller for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in the Second World War.&nbsp;However, CNN reported, citing three sources familiar with internal discussions, that the Navy is now considering a change to the name. Two sources told the network that discussions have taken place about naming the carrier after Trump.&nbsp;“This is a slap in the face to every war hero and every service member who has worn the uniform,” Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP civil rights group quoted as saying by the Guardian. “Doris Miller earned his place in American history through courage, sacrifice, and service,” added Johnson. “Donald Trump only wants to serve himself.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shameful-uk-australia-and-canada-condemn-israel-over-gaza-aid-convoy-killings-1787331804049">'Shameful': UK, Australia and Canada condemn Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings</a><h3>Doris Miller's Pearl Harbour heroics</h3>Miller served as a Navy cook and reportedly shot down four to six Japanese bombers during the Pearl Harbour attack in 1941, despite having no formal training with the weapon he used.&nbsp;He died in 1943 after a Japanese torpedo struck the USS Liscome Bay, killing about two-thirds of its crew. Actor Cuba Gooding Jr portrayed Miller in the 2001 film Pearl Harbour. &nbsp;Miller received the Navy Cross for his actions during the attack. The citation said: “While at the side of his Captain on the bridge of the battleship U.S.S. WEST VIRGINIA, Mess Attendant First Class Doris Miller, despite enemy strafing and bombing and in the face of a serious fire, assisted in moving his Captain, who had been mortally wounded, to a place of greater safety, and later manned and operated a machine gun directed at enemy Japanese attacking aircraft until ordered to leave the bridge.”&nbsp;Miller's family has continued to seek an upgrade of his award to the Medal of Honour.&nbsp;No US Navy aircraft carrier has previously been named after a sitting president. Reports that the vessel could instead carry Trump's name have therefore triggered strong criticism.

The Trump administration faces backlash over reports that a US Navy carrier named after Black war hero Doris Miller could be renamed to honour Donald Trump.

The Trump administration is facing criticism after reports that a US Navy aircraft carrier originally named after Black war hero Doris Miller could be renamed to honour President Donald Trump. The Navy had earlier announced that the carrier under construction would be named USS Doris Miller, recognising Miller for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in the Second World War. However, CNN reported, citing three sources familiar with internal discussions, that the Navy is now considering a change to the name. Two sources told the network that discussions have taken place about naming the carrier after Trump. “This is a slap in the face to every war hero and every service member who has worn the uniform,” Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP civil rights group quoted as saying by the Guardian. “Doris Miller earned his place in American history through courage, sacrifice, and service,” added Johnson. “Donald Trump only wants to serve himself.” Also Read: 'Shameful': UK, Australia and Canada condemn Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings Doris Miller's Pearl Harbour heroics Miller served as a Navy cook and reportedly shot down four to six Japanese bombers during the Pearl Harbour attack in 1941, despite having no formal training with the weapon he used. He died in 1943 after a Japanese torpedo struck the USS Liscome Bay, killing about two-thirds of its crew. Actor Cuba Gooding Jr portrayed Miller in the 2001 film Pearl Harbour. Miller received the Navy Cross for his actions during the attack. The citation said: “While at the side of his Captain on the bridge of the battleship U.S.S. WEST VIRGINIA, Mess Attendant First Class Doris Miller, despite enemy strafing and bombing and in the face of a serious fire, assisted in moving his Captain, who had been mortally wounded, to a place of greater safety, and later manned and operated a machine gun directed at enemy Japanese attacking aircraft until ordered to leave the bridge.” Miller's family has continued to seek an upgrade of his award to the Medal of Honour. No US Navy aircraft carrier has previously been named after a sitting president. Reports that the vessel could instead carry Trump's name have therefore triggered strong criticism.

The Trump administration faces backlash over reports that a US Navy carrier named after Black war hero Doris Miller could be renamed to honour Donald Trump.

Trump under fire as Navy weighs replacing Black war hero's name with his own

A 17-year-old sailor's body is returning home over 84 years later for a proper burial, who was killed during the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor. The sailor identified as Royle Bradford Luker is set to be laid to rest with full military honours in Plainview, Arkansas, on May 30 alongside his parents, including his father, who was a World War I veteran. "As a Fireman Third Class in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia, he gave his all and was killed in the line of duty during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941," his obituary from Cornwell Funeral Homes said. The obituary stated that his burial was arranged after modern forensic testing and DNA analysis compared his remains with DNA from living relatives, confirming his identity decades later.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strait-of-hormuz-control-map-by-iran-creates-a-major-sovereignty-dispute-1779680555661"> Strait of Hormuz 'control map' by Iran creates a major sovereignty dispute</a><h3>Exceptional heroism</h3>For his bravery, dedication, and sacrifice, Luker was said to have earned several prestigious military honours. These included the Purple Heart, given to service members wounded or killed in battle, and the Navy Presidential Unit Citation, awarded to military units that displayed exceptional heroism during enemy attacks. According to his obituary, he also received additional recognitions, including the Gold Star Veteran designation, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. Luker was one of the 106 sailors who lost their lives when the USS West Virginia was hit during Japan’s unexpected attack on Pearl Harbor. For many decades, he was considered killed in action, while his unidentified remains were buried among unknown soldiers at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, as stated by the Defence POW/MIA Accounting Agency. His name was also engraved on the cemetery's Courts of the Missing. Almost 82 years after he died, Luker was finally identified on May 29, 2024, after officials exhumed several caskets and used advanced forensic and DNA testing, according to the Defence POW/MIA Accounting Agency.&nbsp;

The sailor received additional recognitions, including the Gold Star Veteran designation, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

A 17-year-old sailor's body is returning home over 84 years later for a proper burial, who was killed during the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor. The sailor identified as Royle Bradford Luker is set to be laid to rest with full military honours in Plainview, Arkansas, on May 30 alongside his parents, including his father, who was a World War I veteran. "As a Fireman Third Class in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia, he gave his all and was killed in the line of duty during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941," his obituary from Cornwell Funeral Homes said. The obituary stated that his burial was arranged after modern forensic testing and DNA analysis compared his remains with DNA from living relatives, confirming his identity decades later. Also read: Strait of Hormuz 'control map' by Iran creates a major sovereignty dispute Exceptional heroism For his bravery, dedication, and sacrifice, Luker was said to have earned several prestigious military honours. These included the Purple Heart, given to service members wounded or killed in battle, and the Navy Presidential Unit Citation, awarded to military units that displayed exceptional heroism during enemy attacks. According to his obituary, he also received additional recognitions, including the Gold Star Veteran designation, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. Luker was one of the 106 sailors who lost their lives when the USS West Virginia was hit during Japan’s unexpected attack on Pearl Harbor. For many decades, he was considered killed in action, while his unidentified remains were buried among unknown soldiers at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, as stated by the Defence POW/MIA Accounting Agency. His name was also engraved on the cemetery's Courts of the Missing. Almost 82 years after he died, Luker was finally identified on May 29, 2024, after officials exhumed several caskets and used advanced forensic and DNA testing, according to the Defence POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

The sailor received additional recognitions, including the Gold Star Veteran designation, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Remains of 17-year-old US sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack return home after 84 years

Tom Sizemore is no more. The actor,&nbsp;best known for his roles in&nbsp;Black Hawk Down&nbsp;and Saving Private Ryan, passed away after he was taken off the life-support system. He was 61.&nbsp;

As per reports, Sizemore was taken to the hospital in Los Angeles in critical condition last month after he suffered a brain aneurysm on Feb. 18. 
 
Sizemore's manager Charles Lago said in a statement: "It is with great sadness and sorrow I have to announce that actor Thomas Edward Sizemore ("Tom Sizemore") aged 61 passed away peacefully in his sleep today at St Joseph's Hospital Burbank.''

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Last month, Sizemore collapsed in his LA home after having a stroke. He was taken to the hospital immediately, where doctors determined that he had suffered a brain aneurysm. 
 
Since the hospitalisation, he has been in a coma in critical condition.&nbsp; 
 
The news of the actor's death came a few days after his manager gave a health update revealing that doctors have recommended the actor's family's&nbsp;'end-of-life decision'.

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“Today, doctors informed his family that there is no further hope and have recommended end-of-life decision,” Lago said previously in a statement,&nbsp;as per the Post.&nbsp; 
 
He added further that Sizemore’s family was “deciding end-of-life matters.” 
 
Tom's brother Paul Sizemore and his twin boys Jayden and Jagger were by his side. In the statement, Paul said, as per People, "deeply saddened by the loss of my big brother Tom." 
 
"He was larger than life. He has influenced my life more than anyone I know. He was talented, loving, giving and could keep you entertained endlessly with his wit and storytelling ability. I am devastated he is gone and will miss him always." 
 
In his decades-long career, he appeared in many popular films including Natural Born Killers, Heat, Saving Private Ryan, Pearl Harbor. 
 
Born in Detroit on November 26, 1962, Sizemore started his acting in the ’80s and got his first chance in Oliver Stone’s critically acclaimed film Born on the Fourth of July.

Tom Sizemore is no more. The actor, best known for his roles in Black Hawk Down and Saving Private Ryan, passed away after he was taken off the life-support system.

Tom Sizemore is no more. The actor, best known for his roles in Black Hawk Down and Saving Private Ryan, passed away after he was taken off the life-support system. He was 61. As per reports, Sizemore was taken to the hospital in Los Angeles in critical condition last month after he suffered a brain aneurysm on Feb. 18. Sizemore's manager Charles Lago said in a statement: "It is with great sadness and sorrow I have to announce that actor Thomas Edward Sizemore ("Tom Sizemore") aged 61 passed away peacefully in his sleep today at St Joseph's Hospital Burbank.'' John Wick 4 tracking for franchise record opening at North American box office Last month, Sizemore collapsed in his LA home after having a stroke. He was taken to the hospital immediately, where doctors determined that he had suffered a brain aneurysm. Since the hospitalisation, he has been in a coma in critical condition. The news of the actor's death came a few days after his manager gave a health update revealing that doctors have recommended the actor's family's 'end-of-life decision'. Will the Shazam franchise survive? Zachary Levi reflects on the fate of his DC Character “Today, doctors informed his family that there is no further hope and have recommended end-of-life decision,” Lago said previously in a statement, as per the Post. He added further that Sizemore’s family was “deciding end-of-life matters.” Tom's brother Paul Sizemore and his twin boys Jayden and Jagger were by his side. In the statement, Paul said, as per People, "deeply saddened by the loss of my big brother Tom." "He was larger than life. He has influenced my life more than anyone I know. He was talented, loving, giving and could keep you entertained endlessly with his wit and storytelling ability. I am devastated he is gone and will miss him always." In his decades-long career, he appeared in many popular films including Natural Born Killers, Heat, Saving Private Ryan, Pearl Harbor. Born in Detroit on November 26, 1962, Sizemore started his acting in the ’80s and got his first chance in Oliver Stone’s critically acclaimed film Born on the Fourth of July.

Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after brain aneurysm

United States is marking the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the US naval base in Pearl Harbor today. A memorial ceremony was held at Pearl Harbor on a rainy Monday evening. The Utah ceremony honored the 58 servicemen who died aboard the battleship USS Utah. Members of the U.S. Navy, veterans, friends, and family were present at the site. Several events will be organised by the National Park Service and the U.S. Navy to mark the day.

United States: 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack

December 07 in history: Armed Forces Flag Day, Pearl Harbor attack, and more

US President Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States.

Renewing&nbsp;his criticism of China on Wednesday over the global coronavirus pandemic and said it has been worse for the United States than Pearl Harbor and 9/11.

His administration is weighing punitive actions against China over its early handling of the virus outbreak.

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Beijing says the US wants to distract from its own handling of the pandemic.

The surprise Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii drew the United States into World War II.&nbsp;

The 9/11 attacks killed about 3,000 people, triggering two decades of US wars and anti-terrorism operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries.

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Trump lashed out at China, continuing a war of words over the origins of the deadly virus that emerged in Wuhan last year.&nbsp;

"It should have never happened," he said. "Could have been stopped at the source. Could have been stopped in China."

China hit back Wednesday at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his claims the virus originated in a Wuhan laboratory, saying he has no evidence.

"This matter should be handed to scientists and medical professionals, and not politicians who lie for their own domestic political ends," China's foreign ministry spokeswoman said.

Scientists believe the disease originated in animals and jumped to humans -- possibly in a Wuhan wet market where wild animals were sold.&nbsp;

So far, more than 73,000 Americans have died of COVID-19, and the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted the toll in the US could top 100,000 by the end of May.

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US President Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States. Renewing his criticism of China on Wednesday over the global coronavirus pandemic and said it has been worse for the United States than Pearl Harbor and 9/11.

US President Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States. Renewing his criticism of China on Wednesday over the global coronavirus pandemic and said it has been worse for the United States than Pearl Harbor and 9/11. His administration is weighing punitive actions against China over its early handling of the virus outbreak. Also read: Will keep coronavirus task force indefinitely, says Trump amid rising US death toll Beijing says the US wants to distract from its own handling of the pandemic. The surprise Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii drew the United States into World War II. The 9/11 attacks killed about 3,000 people, triggering two decades of US wars and anti-terrorism operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries. Also read: Pompeo has no evidence, says China on coronavirus origin in lab Trump lashed out at China, continuing a war of words over the origins of the deadly virus that emerged in Wuhan last year. "It should have never happened," he said. "Could have been stopped at the source. Could have been stopped in China." China hit back Wednesday at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his claims the virus originated in a Wuhan laboratory, saying he has no evidence. "This matter should be handed to scientists and medical professionals, and not politicians who lie for their own domestic political ends," China's foreign ministry spokeswoman said. Scientists believe the disease originated in animals and jumped to humans -- possibly in a Wuhan wet market where wild animals were sold. So far, more than 73,000 Americans have died of COVID-19, and the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted the toll in the US could top 100,000 by the end of May.

Coronavirus 'worse' than Pearl Harbor, 9/11 for US, says Trump

Japan&#39;s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Hawaii on Monday ahead of a symbolic meeting with President Barack Obama at the site of the Pearl Harbor attack.

Tuesday&#39;s visit comes 75 years after Japan&#39;s December 1941 attack on the base of the US Pacific fleet, drawing America into World War II. And it comes seven months after Obama and Abe made a joint visit to the Japanese city of Hiroshima, which was devastated by a US atomic bomb in 1945.

Before leaving Japan, Abe said he was to visit the Pearl Harbor memorial because: &quot;We must not repeat the horror of war ever again.&quot;

&quot;Together with President Obama, I would like to express to the world this pledge for the future and the value of reconciliation,&quot; he told reporters.

On December 7, 1941 a Japanese air armada descended on the Hawaiian naval base without warning, sinking much of the fleet and killing 2,400 people.

Washington had been hesitating about joining a war that had already plunged Europe into chaos, but the Japanese attack forced its hand.&nbsp;

The moving memorial, appearing to float above the rusting remains of the USS Arizona, attracts two million tourists, pilgrims and veterans every year. &nbsp;

The curved-roofed white building was put in place in the 1960s to memorialize what president Franklin Roosevelt dubbed the &quot;day that will live in infamy.&quot;

Inside are engraved the names of crewmen who died in the attack.

Abe is not expected to formally apologize in the name of Japan but, as Obama did at Hiroshima, will celebrate today&#39;s friendship between the former foes.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday (December 26) stopped at several memorials in Hawaii.

Abe made no public remarks and stood in silence before a wreath of flowers at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, a memorial to people who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Abe, joined by two of his Cabinet members, bowed his head before wreaths of white flowers and greenery laid at the feet of stone monuments at Makiki Cemetery in Honolulu dedicated to Japanese who settled in Hawaii in the 1800s.

Abe presented a wreath at the armed forces memorial located at Honolulu&#39;s Punchbowl Crater. Known colloquially as the Punchbowl, it is the final resting place for more than 13,000 American veterans of the war in the Pacific. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Abe will also pay tribute to the nine Japanese crew and students who drowned in February 2001 when the fishing vessel Ehime Maru collided with a US sub.

Japan hopes to present a strong alliance with the United States amid concerns about China&#39;s expanding military capability. Japan was monitoring a group of Chinese warships that entered the top half of the South China Sea earlier on Monday.

Japanese leaders hope to send a unity message as well to President-elect Donald Trump, who triggered concerns before his Nov. 8 election by opposing the US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact and threatening to force allied countries to pay more to host U.S. forces.

(Agencies)

Abe said he would visit the Pearl Harbour memorial because 'We must not repeat the horror of war ever again'

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Hawaii on Monday ahead of a symbolic meeting with President Barack Obama at the site of the Pearl Harbor attack. Tuesday's visit comes 75 years after Japan's December 1941 attack on the base of the US Pacific fleet, drawing America into World War II. And it comes seven months after Obama and Abe made a joint visit to the Japanese city of Hiroshima, which was devastated by a US atomic bomb in 1945. Before leaving Japan, Abe said he was to visit the Pearl Harbor memorial because: "We must not repeat the horror of war ever again." "Together with President Obama, I would like to express to the world this pledge for the future and the value of reconciliation," he told reporters. On December 7, 1941 a Japanese air armada descended on the Hawaiian naval base without warning, sinking much of the fleet and killing 2,400 people. Washington had been hesitating about joining a war that had already plunged Europe into chaos, but the Japanese attack forced its hand. The moving memorial, appearing to float above the rusting remains of the USS Arizona, attracts two million tourists, pilgrims and veterans every year. The curved-roofed white building was put in place in the 1960s to memorialize what president Franklin Roosevelt dubbed the "day that will live in infamy." Inside are engraved the names of crewmen who died in the attack. Abe is not expected to formally apologize in the name of Japan but, as Obama did at Hiroshima, will celebrate today's friendship between the former foes. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday (December 26) stopped at several memorials in Hawaii. Abe made no public remarks and stood in silence before a wreath of flowers at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, a memorial to people who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Abe, joined by two of his Cabinet members, bowed his head before wreaths of white flowers and greenery laid at the feet of stone monuments at Makiki Cemetery in Honolulu dedicated to Japanese who settled in Hawaii in the 1800s. Abe presented a wreath at the armed forces memorial located at Honolulu's Punchbowl Crater. Known colloquially as the Punchbowl, it is the final resting place for more than 13,000 American veterans of the war in the Pacific. Abe will also pay tribute to the nine Japanese crew and students who drowned in February 2001 when the fishing vessel Ehime Maru collided with a US sub. Japan hopes to present a strong alliance with the United States amid concerns about China's expanding military capability. Japan was monitoring a group of Chinese warships that entered the top half of the South China Sea earlier on Monday. Japanese leaders hope to send a unity message as well to President-elect Donald Trump, who triggered concerns before his Nov. 8 election by opposing the US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact and threatening to force allied countries to pay more to host U.S. forces. (Agencies)

Japanese PM arrives in Pearl Harbour