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D-Day landing beaches bid for UNESCO World Heritage status
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (1042+ words) AP News The beaches where Allied forces landed for the D-Day operation could be awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status. The sites in northern France played a pivotal role in ending the Second World War. D-Day landing beaches bid for UNESCO…...
DNA from bones on a Revolutionary War battlefield solves the case of 'America's oldest John Doe"
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (660+ words) For more than two centuries, a fallen Revolutionary War soldier was unknown and unnoticed. Now, thanks to happenstance and the wonders of DNA, he has a name, just in time for the 250th birthday of the nation he fought and died…...
FACT FOCUS: Experts say Trump's claims linking Democrats to communism are inaccurate
2+ week, 1+ day ago (380+ words) President Donald Trump has been warning recently that communism will pose a threat to the U.S. if Democrats win in the upcoming midterm elections....
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
3+ week, 1+ day ago (26+ words) The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone....
Today in History: June 17, O.J. Simpson charged with murder following highway chase
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (18+ words) 1930: Hoover signs Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act 1972: Watergate burglars arrested 2015: Nine killed in Charleston church shooting...
Part of the World War ll-era 'Death Railway' resurfaces in Thailand after 40 years underwater
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (115+ words) Part of the World War ll-era ‘Death Railway’ resurfaces in Thailand after 40 years underwater AP News One of the major stations from World War II’s infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced after decades underwater in mainland Southeast Asia and researchers are…...
Infamous WWII-era 'Death Railway' station resurfaces after decades underwater
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1114+ words) Infamous WWII-era ‘Death Railway’ station resurfaces after decades underwater AP News Remnants of Nithe Station have resurfaced from beneath a reservoir as water levels dipped. Thousands of Allied prisoners of war and Asian laborers died while building the railway for…...
Photos show the resurfaced remains of World War II's 'Death Railway' in Thailand
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (22+ words) KANCHANABURI, Thailand (AP) — After decades beneath the surface, a submerged station from World War II's infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced in Thailand....
Sunken train station on infamous WWII 'Death Railway' resurfaces from Thailand reservoir
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (332+ words) A depot on World War II’s infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced from beneath a reservoir where the site has remained underwater for decades....
Today in History: June 11, University of Alabama desegregated
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (20+ words) 1955: Tragedy at Le Mans auto race 1963: Vietnamese monk lights self on fire in protest 2001: Timothy McVeigh executed...