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Monet painting, believed lost, returned to descendants of WWII refugees: 'Over the moon'

October 14, 2024

Monet painting, believed lost, returned to descendants of WWII refugees: 'Over the moon'

Cousins Helen Lowe and Françoise Parlagi were interviewed by Fox News Digital as the FBI New Orleans Field Office returned their grandfather's Monet painting looted by Nazis during WWII.

WWII veteran, 95, still works out at local gym every week: 'I'm in control'

October 10, 2024

WWII veteran, 95, still works out at local gym every week: 'I'm in control'

David Scott, a 95-year-old Army veteran from New Hampshire, still works out consistently at his local Planet Fitness. Scott shares his story, as well as his tips on health and longevity.

Nazi-looted Monet, missing for over 80 years, returned to heirs of original owners in New Orleans: FBI

October 9, 2024

Nazi-looted Monet, missing for over 80 years, returned to heirs of original owners in New Orleans: FBI

A Monet artwork believed to have been lost during Nazi occupation in WWII has been returned to its rightful owners after a lengthy investigation spanning decades and continents.

World War II-era bomb explodes at busy international airport, cratering taxiway

October 3, 2024

World War II-era bomb explodes at busy international airport, cratering taxiway

An American bomb from World War II buried beneath a Japanese airport exploded Wednesday, cratering a taxiway and forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights.

Prince Charles, Princess Diana's wedding venue, St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, survived bombs during WWII

September 27, 2024

Prince Charles, Princess Diana's wedding venue, St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, survived bombs during WWII

St. Paul's Cathedral has gone through many trials and triumphs since its early days, including surviving bomb raids during World War II.

Ring Ding Bar a sweet spot that serves colorful rounds of childhood memories

September 23, 2024

Ring Ding Bar a sweet spot that serves colorful rounds of childhood memories

The Ring Ding Bar in New York City opened in 2015, serving baker Madeline Lanciani's colorful, whimsical versions of the supermarket treats she enjoyed as a child.

On this day in history, September 16, 1919, Congress grants national charter to the American Legion

September 16, 2024

On this day in history, September 16, 1919, Congress grants national charter to the American Legion

On this day in history, Sept. 16, 1919, The American Legion received a charter from Congress as it continued to aid veterans and military families in the wake of World War I.

Low Danube reveals sunken World War Two ships in Serbia, Hungary

September 11, 2024

Low Danube reveals sunken World War Two ships in Serbia, Hungary

Following a recent drought that caused a drop in the River Danube's water level, the wrecks of four Nazi ships from before 1950 have emerged near the Serbian town of Prahovo.

On this day in history, September 2, 1944, George H.W. Bush is shot down during World War II

September 2, 2024

On this day in history, September 2, 1944, George H.W. Bush is shot down during World War II

Future President George H.W. Bush was shot down during World War II on this day in history, Sept. 2, 1944, while serving as a pilot off the Japanese island of Chichijima.

Explosive experts safely detonate a rare World War II bomb at major chemical plant

August 31, 2024

Explosive experts safely detonate a rare World War II bomb at major chemical plant

Following the recent discovery of a World War II bomb in northwestern Czech Republic, experts detonated it at a chemical plant in a controlled explosion.