LIFESTYLE 1 hour ago Civil War-era cannonball found in backyard of Virginia home: 'Could still be a live ordnance' The City of Staunton Fire and Rescue received an interesting call from a Virginia residence after a Civil War-era projectile was found buried in the home's yard.
Illinois 2 hours ago WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.
Japan 7 hours ago US envoy pays tribute to victims during visit to Japan's Nagasaki A-bomb museum Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American envoy to the United Nations, visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, becoming the first U.S. cabinet member to do so.
LIFESTYLE 16 hours ago On this day in history, April 19, 1951, Gen. MacArthur delivers 'Old soldiers never die' speech to Congress Gen. Douglas MacArthur delivered his "Old soldiers never die" speech to a joint session of Congress on this day in history, April 19, 1951. Earlier, MacArthur was relieved of his military duties.
LIFESTYLE 20 hours ago Mysterious discovery on Cape Cod beach identified as artifact from top-secret Cold War program A large, mysterious object that is believed to have been once used at a "top secret" Cold War-era camp for anti-aircraft training was discovered on a Cape Cod, Massachusetts, beach.
US 21 hours ago Skeletal remains of Marine captain found in 'unexpected' place A jawbone belonging to Marine Corps Captain Everett Leland Yager, who died in 1951, was recently positively identified after a boy turned over his rock collection to authorities.
Media 21 hours ago United Nations forum pushes for extra funding into reparations progress: 'Back up your words with action' The United Nations call for extra funding to support its advancement towards reparations for descendants of slaves who were captured and trafficked across Transatlantic countries.
Caribbean 2 days ago Caribbean ambassador proposes establishment of assembly to seek reparations for transatlantic slavery A Caribbean ambassador has voiced the importance of creating an international tribunal to address reparations for transatlantic slavery and its enduring impacts.
Coffee 3 days ago Your favorite coffee may be more than half a million years old Researchers have discovered the ancient origins of arabica coffee, the world's most popular type, tracing its lineage back about 600,000 years through genetic analysis.
Wyoming 4 days ago Why see Wyoming? Here are some of the Cowboy State's top attractions With the state being home to 10 national parks and a bevy of immaculately-preserved historic sites, a stop in Wyoming is a must on any U.S. travel itinerary.