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Tripadvisor removes insensitive review of Auschwitz Museum

May 7, 2021

Tripadvisor removes insensitive review of Auschwitz Museum

Travel website Tripadvisor has removed an insensitive review of the Auschwitz Museum after initially saying it complied with its submission guidelines.

WWII-era plane in Florida air show makes splash landing in ocean

April 19, 2021

WWII-era plane in Florida air show makes splash landing in ocean

A restored World War II-era plane flying in a Florida air show made an emergency water landing in the ocean Saturday as concerned onlookers watched from a beach.

USS Arizona survivor, Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday, receives personal message from Secret Service

April 15, 2021

USS Arizona survivor, Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday, receives personal message from Secret Service

One of the two living survivors from the USS Arizona celebrated his 100th birthday Thursday, with a personal message from the White House Secret Service to wish him well on his special day.

WWII-era plane pulled from Lake Michigan now on display at Virginia Beach

March 30, 2021

WWII-era plane pulled from Lake Michigan now on display at Virginia Beach

Until April 7, a World War II relic with a far-fetched journey will be on display at Virginia Beach’s Military Aviation Museum.

Artificial intelligence savant and WWII hero Alan Turing honored on UK's new 50-pound note

March 25, 2021

Artificial intelligence savant and WWII hero Alan Turing honored on UK's new 50-pound note

The rainbow flag is flying proudly Thursday above the Bank of England in the heart of London’s financial district to commemorate World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britain’s 50-pound note.

California veteran, 102, brutally murdered at home in apparent random attack

March 22, 2021

California veteran, 102, brutally murdered at home in apparent random attack

An ax-wielding suspect was arrested in connection with the killing of a 102-year-old veteran in the San Fernando Valley region, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement.

WWII veteran, 96, gets surprise high school graduation ceremony

March 19, 2021

WWII veteran, 96, gets surprise high school graduation ceremony

A U.S. veteran who missed his high school graduation because of his choice to serve in the military during World War II has finally gotten the diploma he deserves.

Bell from WWII-era Navy ship returned to Oregon homeowners months after wildfire theft

March 19, 2021

Bell from WWII-era Navy ship returned to Oregon homeowners months after wildfire theft

After months of investigation, a World War II-era ship bell that was stolen in the wake of an Oregon wildfire was returned to its owners.

NJ resident discovers unexploded WWII ordinances in backyard

March 12, 2021

NJ resident discovers unexploded WWII ordinances in backyard

The NJ bomb squad found a third ordinance after scanning the yard for further possible explosives.

NBA dad visited by bomb squad after finding World War II explosives

March 11, 2021

NBA dad visited by bomb squad after finding World War II explosives

The bomb squad had to be called to the New Jersey home of Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson’s dad this week after several World War II explosives were discovered on the property.