World Jun 05 WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to commemorate the 79th anniversary of D-Day By Sylvie Corbet, Jeffrey Schaeffer, Associated Press
World Jun 05 Here are some key facts about D-Day ahead of the 79th anniversary of the World War II invasion More than 2 million Allied soldiers, sailors, pilots, medics and other people from a dozen countries were involved in the overall Operation Overlord. That was the codename for the battle to wrest western France from Nazi control that started on… By Associated Press
Nation Aug 18 A ‘forgotten tragedy’ at a New Orleans gay bar and a new effort to honor victims’ remains After nearly 50 years, New Orleans issued a formal apology for its response to an arson at the popular gay bar UpStairs Lounge and renews the search for the remains of four victims. By Roby Chavez
Arts Feb 16 Watch 6:33 Challenging a romanticized view of the WWII era: ‘The myth always seems to win out’ How do we remember our heroes and our nation’s greatest victories? And what lessons do we learn from history? A provocative recent book examines the story of what’s become known as “the Greatest Generation” and its impact on America’s wars… By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet
World Apr 12 Watch 1:20 Remembering the heroic army medic who was in the first wave at Omaha Beach Sergeant Ray Lambert, the army medic in the first wave that assaulted Omaha beach on D-Day, died this past Friday night, at age 100. Two years ago on the 75th anniversary of D-Day, he spoke with our Malcolm Brabant beside… By Malcolm Brabant
Apr 08 Watch 8:51 New book explores the heroic women-run resistance inside Nazi death camps By Malcolm Brabant Judy Batalion's new book, "The Light of Days," details acts of heroism by Jewish women in the ghettos of eastern Europe - and even within the death camps. She documents how female couriers hand-carried crucial messages, weapons, and ammunition as… Continue watching
Jun 06 The loneliest of D-Day remembrances is hit by pandemic By Raf Casert, Associated Press Saturday's D-Day remembrance in Normandy has turned out to be one of the loneliest remembrances ever. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 2:48 News Wrap: Parliamentary election victory for South Korea’s ruling party In our news wrap Thursday, South Korea’s ruling party has won big in parliamentary elections held Wednesday. Voters had to wear masks and gloves and have their temperatures checked, but turnout was the highest in nearly 30 years. Also, Israeli… Continue watching
Jan 21 Holocaust survivors return to Auschwitz 75 years after liberation By Markus Schreiber, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press Today, the site of Auschwitz-Birkenau endures as the leading symbol of the terror of the Holocaust. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 7:31 On the shores of Normandy, world leaders honor the living and the lost By Malcolm Brabant Seventy-five years ago, tens of thousands of American, European and Canadian soldiers waded ashore France’s foggy northern coast to achieve a pivotal victory against Nazi Germany. In honor of the milestone D-Day anniversary, President Trump and other leaders convened at… Continue watching