Graves of US WWII Servicemen Unearthed on Pacific Island
The remains are believed to belong to Marines and sailors from the Battle of Tarawa.
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D-Day 75: Nations Honor Veterans, Memory of Fallen Troops
At dawn, hundreds of people, civilians and military alike gathered at the water's edge, remembering the troops who stormed the fortified Normandy beaches to help turn the tide of the war.
Trump Tells D-Day Veterans They’re Among Greatest Americans
After the program and a gun salute, Trump, Macron and their wives walked to an overlook above Omaha Beach, the scene of the bloodiest fighting. They stood silently as a bugler played "Taps."
Queen, World Leaders Honor Veterans on D-Day Anniversary
The Battle of Normandy, codenamed Operation Overlord, was a turning point in the war, and helped bring about Nazi Germany’s defeat in May 1945.
D-Day Veterans Among Parachutists Recreating Normandy Drops
"It went perfect, perfect jump," 97-year-old D-Day veteran Tom Rice said. "I feel great. I'd go up and do it all again."
Norwegian Hero Roenneberg Who Blew Up Nazi Plant Dies at 99
In 1943, Joachim Roenneberg headed the four-man team that blew up a plant producing heavy water, which Nazi Germany could have used to produce nuclear weapons.
Did the Census Bureau Play a Role in the Internment of Japanese Americans During World War II?
Objections to questions about citizenship on 2020 census forms stem from fears that the data might be shared with other agencies, as reportedly took place in World War II.
Did Marcel Marceau Save Hundreds of Jewish Children From Nazis?
The Frenchman who would become known as the world's greatest pantomime artist helped smuggle Jewish children to safety in Switzerland during World War II.
Did the Hollywood Reporter Criticize Actors Who Opposed Nazi Germany in 1937?
The newspaper's managing editor chided stars who he said were courting "unpopularity" by speaking out against Hitler's regime.
Polish Government Considers Demanding World War II Reparations from Germany
One prominent politician vowed that the "Polish government is preparing itself for a historical counteroffensive."
Is This a ‘League of German Girls Inspection’ During World War II?
A still from the movie Blitzmädels an die Front is frequently shared as if it were an authentic World War II photograph.
How Holocaust Denial Works
What motivates some people to reject the overwhelming historical evidence and claim the Holocaust never occurred?
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Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Did Fox News Change Its Accreditation from ‘News’ to ‘Entertainment’?
There's a lot to unfold in this meme, including the fact that Fox News (and CNN and MSNBC) are not "accredited news stations" to begin with.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.