Last remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98
Hershel W. "Woody" Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, has died at age 98.
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Oldest person ever tried for Nazis' WWII crimes sentenced at age of 101
Josef Schütz, a former Nazi SS guard, was sentenced to five years in prison for "complicity in murders during his service in the Sachsenhausen camp."
Hidden treasure found at Goodwill
A Texas woman discovered that a marble bust she purchased at an Austin Goodwill store for $34.99 is actually a priceless piece of art missing from Germany since World War II. The sculpture is now temporarily on display at the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Man on a mission to interview World War II veterans and share their stories
In 5 years, Rishi Sharma said he has interviewed 1,400 World War II veterans.
Documents reveal fate of 13 U.S. sailors from iconic WWII ship
More than 800 crewmembers of the USS Indianapolis were killed, many by sharks. Just 316 survived.
Chance discovery may resolve fate of missing WWII U.S. airman
A casket containing the discovered remains was draped in the U.S. flag before being taken to the U.S. aboard a C-17 transport plane.
The story of the Ritchie Boys
The Ritchie Boys were responsible for uncovering more than half the combat intelligence on the Western Front during World War II. For the many German-born Jews in their ranks, defeating the Nazis was heartbreakingly personal. Jon Wertheim reports.
London Calling: Ukraine and earlier wars
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second month, the war is drawing comparisons with some conflicts of the past. CBS News contributor Simon Bates shares his thoughts on the lessons of history in this week's London Calling.
Two sailors killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified 80 years later
The two were identified as Navy Fire Controlman 2nd Class George Gilbert and Navy Seaman 1st Class Wilbur F. Newton.
Duckworth pushes for WWII memorial to women who worked on home front
Senator and combat war veteran pushes Senate for memorial for the "Rosie the Riveters" who worked as "letter carriers, code breakers, manufacturers and more."
Remains of U.S. pilot killed in WWII identified, with help from daughter
"I've always wondered more about my father," said Linda Shauvin, who was just 3 years old when her father left for the war and never returned.
War in Ukraine stirs painful memories for WWII survivors
CBS News reporter Michael Roppolo explores the effects of armed conflicts on children in a personal essay after interviewing his grandparents about their childhoods during WWII.
Essays by Jewish teens in 1930s inspire novel
A contest that took place in the years before WWII and the Holocaust asked Jewish teenagers living in Eastern Europe to write essays about their lives. Now, these long-lost entries are being reimagined into a new graphic novel, titled "When I Grow Up" by Ken Krimstein, published by Bloomsbury and available November 16. Jim Axelrod shares some of the fascinating stories being featured.
School trains new generation of Black pilots
RedTail Flight Academy is training Black men and women for careers in aviation. CBS News correspondent Michael George shows how the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black military pilots who fought in World War II, inspired the program.
Remains of 19-year-old U.S. airman killed during WWII identified
Officials also announced they had identified the remains of another WWII casualty — three years after his ID tag was found.
Seamstress gives Navy veteran his dream uniform
World War II veteran Joe Hall wanted to be buried in his Navy uniform. Seamstress Susan Williams spent 100 hours to help make his dream come true. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
WWII veteran prepares to run across America
In 2016, Ernie Andrus became the oldest person to run across the country, from California to Georgia. Now at 95, he will start a new journey. Steve Hartman has his story on the road.
Mystery of missing WWII soldier from Mississippi solved after 8 decades
The fate of Private Andrew Ladner had been unknown since he disappeared during World War II, during the Battle of Buna-Gona.
Honoring America's WWII "Ghost Army"
This week President Joe Biden signed a bill awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to some unsung heroes of World War II: the so-called "Ghost Army" – top-secret military units that deployed inflatable tanks and artillery, decoy soldiers, and fake communications to fool enemy forces. Jane Pauley reports.
Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102
Charles McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, has died at the age of 102. He flew more than 400 combat missions for the U.S. military. Elaine Quijano has more on "Red and Blue."
Oldest U.S. World War II veteran dies
Lawrence Brooks, the oldest American surviving World War II veteran, died Wednesday at the age of 112. Brooks, who was also thought to be the oldest person in America, served from 1941 to 1945 when the military was still segregated. Michelle Miller looks back on his life.
WWII soldier's letter to mom delivered 76 years after it was sent
The letter — written on December 6, 1945 — would sit unopened before being found in a USPS distribution facility in Pittsburgh.
1/2/2022: The Ritchie Boys
The full story of a secret U.S. WWII military intelligence unit bolstered by German-born Jews
The full story of the Ritchie Boys
The Ritchie Boys were responsible for gathering more than half the actionable intelligence on the battlefield during World War II. For the many German-born Jews in their ranks, defeating the Nazis was heartbreakingly personal. Jon Wertheim reports.
Divers find WWII submarine that sank in "rare" naval confrontation
The Jantina sank on July 5, 1941, with 48 sailors aboard after being hit by torpedoes fired by the HMS Torbay in the Aegean Sea.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students wounded in shooting at Colorado high school; suspect dead
Authorities said a male student opened fire with a handgun Wednesday at Evergreen High School, wounding two students, before fatally shooting himself, according to authorities.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
Why thousands of people in rural West Virginia lack reliable drinking water
About 250,000 West Virginia residents rely on untreated sources of water, like natural springs or aquifers from coal mines.