The Red Cross, accused of not doing enough to help hostages in Gaza or Palestinian detainees in Israel, has defended itself ...

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Museum Staffers Stumble on Japanese World War II Hand Grenade in Their Archives, Leave Them Stunned Employees at the ...

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The Danville Lions Club Raccoon Dinner began in 1943 as a prank. Now, the fundraiser has become famous worldwide.

By Bonnie Bartel Latino Columnist Ah, Guam. The land of sweet-scented plumerias, where just a few blossoming trees can blanket a large patio party, a hotel lobby or a beach pavilion with their ...

A German submarine torpedoed the "Vital de Oliveira" in July 1944, killing some 100 of the 270 crew members onboard ...

In the ruins of World War II and Liverpool's austerity, rock 'n' roll and American pop culture found a fast-tracked way to Penny Lane and the wider Merseyside.

Harry Stewart Jr. was one of the legendary flying corps’ most decorated pilots during the WWII, having claimed three Nazi ...

Harry Stewart Jr. would survive World War II as one of only four Tuskegee Airmen with three air-to-air victories in a single ...