Bud Anderson, last surviving WWII triple ace pilot, dies at 102
Clarence E. Anderson, better known as "Bud," earned over two dozen medals in his career.
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5/19/2024: Pope Francis; Cuban Spycraft; The Album
First, Pope Francis: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the United States. And, a look at a play based on Nazi’s photo album from Auschwitz
Archaeologists searching for remains of missing U.S. WWII pilot
The crash site — "waterlogged and filled with 80 years' worth of sediment" — is in eastern England, Cotswold Archaeology told CBS News.
Play based on Nazi’s photo album from Auschwitz
A Nazi’s photo album shows top officers at Auschwitz singing, socializing, and lighting a Christmas tree at a time when hundreds of thousands of Jews were killed in the concentration camp.
Nazi's photo album reveals how he wanted to remember Auschwitz
Photos, now the subject of a play called "Here There Are Blueberries," show SS officers enjoying themselves at Auschwitz at a time when hundreds of thousands of Jews were being massacred.
Descendants of man who saved thousands of Jews in WWII meet growing families he saved
It began back in World War II when a Japanese diplomat risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews.
WWII soldiers posthumously receive Purple Heart medals
The men were among 31 soldiers killed when their C-46 transport plane hit a cliff while attempting to land in Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 13, 1945
WWII pilot from Idaho accounted for 80 years after plane was shot down
Allan W. Knepper, 27, was among a squadron that encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Axis powers in July 1943.
Italian village honors WWII U.S. soldiers
Every year, the Italian village of Montebuono gathers to remember eight U.S. soldiers killed in their town by the Nazis during World War II. An American family visited the small town to see how their loved one is being honored.
Secret army of women who broke Nazi codes get belated recognition
At least 77 students from the women-only college at Cambridge University were recruited to the code breaking station during World War II.
Log book from WWII ship mysteriously ends up in piece of furniture
A book with records of a U.S. Navy destroyer's trips during World War II was found in a piece of furniture far from the now-sunken ship.
WWII bomber and crew's remains found in South Pacific
The bomber was found in Andrew Forrest's ongoing search for his uncle who has been missing in action since 1943.
Rosie the Riveters honored
Decades after leaping into action during World War II, women who worked in factories and inspired Rosie the Riveter were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. Nikole Killion reports.
"Rosie the Riveter" inspirations honored
A long overdue Congressional Gold Medal will be presented to the women of World War II who inspired Rosie the Riveter and performed an exceptional service to their country. Dozens of women, most well into their 80s and 90s and some even a century old, will be there. Michelle Miller has more.
Decades after their service, "Rosie the Riveters" to be honored
Of the millions of women who performed exceptional service, just dozens have survived long enough to see their work recognized.
WWII bunkers, ammo unearthed during nature restoration project
Several "completely intact" bunkers were found buried just a few inches underground.
Search launched for wreckage of WWII ace's crashed plane
Richard Bong, who shot down more planes than any other U.S. pilot, flew a fighter plane nicknamed "Marge" in honor of his girlfriend.
"Ghost Army" awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Surviving members of a top-secret World War II unit nicknamed the "Ghost Army" finally received their recognition when they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Thursday. The unit used inflatable tanks and fake radio dispatches in an effort to fool the Nazis and draw attention from the real battlefield.
Remains of WWII soldier ID'd 8 decades after he was killed
Officials have identified the remains of Noah C. Reeves, a U.S. Army soldier killed in action in 1944.
18-year-old soldier identified after he went missing during Korean War
U.S. Army Cpl. Ray K. Lilly, 18, of Matoaka, West Virginia, went missing while his unit was fighting in North Korea on November 2, 1950.
Philadelphia museum honoring Black veterans who serve in law enforcement
ACES Veterans Museum in Germantown is honoring Black members of law enforcement and veterans with medals during a ceremony on Tuesday.
"I'll Have What She's Having" exhibit at Illinois Holocaust Museum teaches history of Jewish delis
While most people probably associate Jewish delis with New York, they also have important roots in Chicago's meat industry.
Doughnut shop owner on being in internment camp
Jim Nakano has been serving doughnuts at his California shop since 1972. Adam Yamaguchi talks to Nakano about what it means to be a beloved part of the community and how his life was shaped by being sent to an internment camp at just 2 years old.
2 more U.S. soldiers killed during WWII identified: "He was so young"
About 160 service members have been accounted for over the last fiscal year as part of a massive, yearslong effort headed by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
Pearl Harbor survivors mark attack anniversary
Survivors of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, which propelled the U.S. into World War II, attended a remembrance ceremony Thursday. There were five survivors at the ceremony. A sixth, a 102-year-old California man, was planning to attend, but was unable to make the trip.
Poland says Russian drones downed in its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Polish and allied NATO warplanes shot down Russian drones that entered Poland's airspace in what NATO says was the first such intervention during the war in Ukraine.
Trump says he's "not thrilled" after Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar
President Trump said Tuesday he's "very unhappy" after Israel's military targeted members of Hamas in Qatar's capital of Doha.
300 South Koreans detained by ICE in Georgia wait for their flight home
The ICE raid that swept up 300 South Koreans in Georgia has strained an important bilateral relationship, and highlighted a significant challenge.
Some state residents could enjoy bigger tax cuts next year. See where.
The typical U.S. taxpayer could see their taxes decrease by more than $3,750 next year thanks to fresh cuts, deductions and other provisions, according to a recent analysis.
Democrat James Walkinshaw to win Virginia House race, narrowing GOP majority
Democrat James Walkinshaw will defeat Republican Stewart Whitson in a Northern Virginia special House election to pick Rep. Gerry Connolly's successor, the Associated Press projects.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.
ATM fees are at a record high, study finds. Here's why.
ATM fees for out-of-network cash withdrawals average $4.86 nationwide — the highest on record, according to aBankrate survey.
1.4 tons of cocaine found floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
The seizure comes as President Donald Trump has declared war on Latin American drug traffickers and designated cartels foreign terrorist organizations.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.