Army Private Is Identified Almost 80 Years After Death in World War II

Jeremiah P. Mahoney had been missing in action since 1945. His remains will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery in 2025.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

80 years after her father's death in WWII, she finally learned where and how

Gerri Eisenhauer's father, Army Pvt. William Walters, was shipped off to World War II before she was even born. In 1944, her family got back his body and a letter that only stated he had died ...

Silicon Valley’s General Catalyst raises $8bn in global push

New money is the largest sum raised by a venture capital firm in more than 2 years

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Private jet emissions soar almost 50% in four years

High use of aviation ‘taxis’ for big events such as World Cup, Davos — and climate summits, study finds

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Trump’s Win Ends a Post-World War II Era of U.S. Leadership

For the past four years, President Biden has argued that the first Trump term was a blip in American history. The election has proved that President-elect Donald J. Trump was no aberration.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Remains of U.S. WWII airman identified after dying as prisoner of war

U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Bernard J. Calvi, 23, died in a prisoner of war camp in the Philippines during World War II.

60 Minutes reports on the Cap Arcona, a Nazi ship from World War II

In tonight's expanded edition of 60 Minutes, Bill Whitaker reports on the Cap Arcona, a Nazi ship housing prisoners during World War II. An aerial attack killed nearly everyone on board.

John Kinsel Sr., Navajo Code Talker During World War II, Dies at 107

Mr. Kinsel, who served from October 1942 to January 1946, was part of the second group of Marines trained as code talkers at Camp Elliott, Calif., after the original 29 who developed the code for ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

John Kinsel Sr., Navajo Code Talker for the Marines During World War II, Dies at 107

The code, which used his native language, was a critical form of communication during the war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

"Most mysterious song on the internet" identified after 17 years

The mystery song is called "Subways of Your Mind," and was recorded by a little-known 1980s German band called FEX.

Entertainment - CBS News - November 6

Lost Chopin waltz unearthed after almost 200 years

The unknown waltz was discovered in the vault of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York.

The bear who was a private in the Polish army

The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.

Sunken U.S. WWII ship known as 'Dancing Mouse' is found after 80 years

An American World War II warship that played a key role in Allied campaigns in the Pacific has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean more than 80 years after it was sunk.

A Nervous World Braces Itself for Trump II

Leaders have given up trying to predict what the next president will do.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Former army head Gen Sir Mike Jackson dies at 80

Sir Mike helmed the army during the invasion of Iraq and also served in Northern Ireland and Bosnia.

Tokyo Metro shares surge 45% on debut after Japan's largest IPO in six years

The IPO offered 2.32 billion shares for a price of 1,200 yen apiece, valuing the offering at 348.6 billion yen ($2.3 billion)

Business - CNBC - October 23

Lost Chopin waltz discovered in New York museum after almost 200 years

Hidden for nearly two centuries, a mysterious waltz believed to be written by Frédéric Chopin has been discovered in a New York museum - could this be a lost masterpiece?

Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges almost a year after opening statements in trial

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Man United makes its worst league start in almost 40 years after 1-1 draw with Chelsea

Moises Caicedo’s stunning long-range volley has secured a 1-1 draw for Chelsea against Manchester United in the Premier League

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Netanyahu says war 'not over yet' after death of Hamas leader

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the war is "not over yet" after the killing of top Hamas leader and Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar, signaling the conflict would continue in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Hamas chief’s death opens up choice for Netanyahu over Gaza war

US says killing of Yahya Sinwar is an opportunity to negotiate a ceasefire

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Biden says "it's time for this war to end" after Sinwar's death

President Biden said Thursday that DNA tests have confirmed the death of longtime Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on the president's reaction.

Israel and Hamas signal they are no closer to ending Gaza war after Sinwar's death

Hamas has confirmed that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and reiterated its stance that hostages the militant group took from Israel a year ago will not be released ...

World - ABC News - October 18

U.S. Presses to End Gaza War After Death of Hamas Leader

Israel and Hamas signal they aren’t ready for a cease-fire, as the White House seeks a broad diplomatic deal.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors are seeking to reassure foreign investors that it’s still safe to do business amid the turmoil around the Mideast.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Meadows denies report on Trump outburst over Army private's funeral cost

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows denied a report Wednesday that former President Trump had an outburst over the cost of a funeral for a murdered Army private after he agreed to pay. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Four in 10 deaths in war zones last year were women, UN report finds

UN Women says figure doubled in 2023 amid ‘blatant disregard’ of laws that left women and children unprotected. The proportion of women killed in conflicts around the world doubled last year, with ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

The year of the 'lega-sequel': What 'Gladiator II' and 'Twisters' say about Hollywood

From 'Twisters' to 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' decades-later sequels have scored big at the box office. Will 'Gladiator II' continue the trend?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 hours ago

Remains of 28 soldiers found in storage identified as Civil War veterans

The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers — but nothing linking them to the Civil War.

Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death

In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – ...

Matthew Perry House in Los Angeles Sells a Year After His Death

The 3,500-square-foot, midcentury modern house in Pacific Palisades, where the actor died last October, fetched $8.55 million.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player's death in England

It’s been one year since the death of American hockey player Adam Johnson whose neck was fatally cut by an opponent’s skate during a game in Sheffield, England

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Police investigate soldier's Army exercise death

Cpl Christopher Gill helped train fighters in Afghanistan as well as Ukrainian soldiers in the UK.

The 80-Year-Old Basketball Hall of Famer Thriving on the Pickleball Court

“I’m out there for one reason and one reason only: I’m out there to win,” Rick Barry said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

Mescal cast in Gladiator II after '30-minute Zoom call'

The Irish actor stars in director Ridley Scott's sequel to 2000's Gladiator, released next month.

Yankees Reach First World Series in 15 Years After Beating Guardians

Juan Soto’s home run in the 10th inning lifted New York to a 5-2 victory over Cleveland.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

International experts say Gaza is still at risk of famine after more than a year of war

World - ABC News - October 17

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