May 25, 2024 WWII veteran, 100, celebrates milestone birthday by playing drums, reveals secrets to longevity Roger Wonson, a World War II veteran from Massachusetts, celebrated his 100th birthday by playing the drums for family, friends and fellow retirement home residents.
May 24, 2024 Memorial Day: Important facts about the solemn American holiday This year, Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 27. Here are 10 fascinating facts about the federal holiday, from its history and traditions to the fallen soldiers who are being honored.
May 24, 2024 World War I monument to be unveiled across from White House this fall: 'Sacred art' A 60-foot-long, bronze WWI monument will take form in Washington, D.C.'s Pershing Park. Master sculptor Sabin Howard reveals his creative process and what the work means for America's heroes.
May 22, 2024 Catholic group sues Biden administration for denying permit for Memorial Day mass: 'Way out of line' The Knights of Columbus filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service for denying a permit to hold its annual Memorial Day mass at a Virginia National park cemetery, citing religious discrimination.
May 22, 2024 Biden mocked for severely struggling to pronounce PACT Act: 'Can’t string a sentence together' President Biden faced a wave of jokes after he struggled to pronounce the very law that he was celebrating in a speech during a visit to New Hampshire on Tuesday.
May 21, 2024 Biden visits New Hampshire to detail impact of PACT Act on veterans affected by toxic exposure President Joe Biden is traveling to New Hampshire on Tuesday to detail the impact of a law that helps veterans get key benefits as a result of toxic exposure.
May 16, 2024 World War II love letters reveal passionate young man 'I never knew,' daughter writes in new book The new book "Sealed With a Kiss" by Massachusetts author Paula Bernice Roberts is based on 350 love letters her father wrote her mother amid his World War II Army service.
May 15, 2024 Remains of 17-year-old soldier killed in Korean War identified The remains of 17-year-old Army Pfc. Thomas A. Smith — who was killed in the Korean War — have been identified, and will be buried in his hometown of Grant, Michigan.
May 14, 2024 Mudslinging candidates in heated House race face voters on big primary day Voters will determine the Republican nominee in a heated race for Congress in West Virginia that's seen the top two candidates lob major attacks at one another.
May 9, 2024 Remains identified as Vietnam veteran nearly 50 years after farmers chasing pig stumbled upon skeleton The remains of Vietnam veteran Gerald Francis Long have finally been identified after they were first discovered in Arizona on April 19, 1975.