Japan 5 days ago 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.
World September 27 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.
Food-Drink September 23 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.
Veterans September 16 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.
Europe September 11 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.
LIFESTYLE September 2 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.
Europe August 31 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.
LIFESTYLE August 28 Grandson of World War II veteran reunites souvenir flag with Japanese family The grandson of a World War II veteran tracked down the Japanese family connected to a flag his grandfather brought back from war. "I was always fascinated by it as a child," said the grandson.
LIFESTYLE August 23 Meet the American who invented the folding beach chair, Fredric Arnold, WWII hero, innovator, artist, actor Artist and World War II combat pilot Fredric Arnold famously invented the collapsible beach chair, but his most important work was a monumental tribute to American war heroes.
LIFESTYLE August 21 WWII-era bomb discovered by Colorado construction workers Construction workers discovered a device while working on the former Lowry Bombing and Gunnery Range in Colorado, calling in officials who determined they found a World War II training bomb.