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Census: US Population Growth Rising Again

America’s population is now increasing a bit faster thanks to an improving economy, but not enough to lift growth above its lowest level since the Great Depression.

2012/12/20

Joseph Vaghi (C), a US Navy ensign, chats with residents of Colleville-Sur-Mer in June 1944 after Allied forces stormed the Normandy beaches during D-Day. D-Day, 06 June 1944 is still one of the world's most gut-wrenching and consequential battles, as the Allied landing in Normandy led to the liberation of France which marked the turning point in the Western theater of World War II. (credit: /AFP/Getty Images)

World War II Beachmaster Joseph Vaghi Dies At 92

Joseph P. Vaghi Jr., a World War II veteran thought to be the last surviving U.S. Navy beachmaster who landed at Normandy on D-Day to direct troops, has died. He was 92.

2012/08/29

Lt. Bill Moeller poses on the Coast Guard ship 'Tamaroa'. Lt. Moeller and his crew were part of the real life rescue team depicted in the movie 'The Perfect Storm'. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Newsmakers)

Historic ‘Perfect Storm’ Ship Could Be Headed For Scrap Yard

The heroic rescue ship immortalized in the movie “The Perfect Storm,” is at risk of becoming scrap metal if it cannot find the $500,000 it needs to start repairs.

2012/08/14

American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, western France. (Photo credit: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty Images)

Opinion: Obama’s Non-Commemoration Of D-Day Is Inexcusable

Wednesday of this week was a meaningful and historic day for Americans, and President Barack Obama was too busy campaigning and raising reelection funds to properly commemorate the day. Beyond being wrong, it is inexcusable. […]

2012/06/07

Hundreds Of World War II Veterans Visit Memorial On 68th D-Day Anniversary

With the World War II Memorial as a backdrop, veterans Josephine and Murray Bussard shared a kiss from their wheelchairs as they commemorated the 68th anniversary of D-Day, and celebrated almost as many years of marriage.

2012/06/06

German troops enter Poland after a "blitzkrieg" (lightening war ) which swept into Poland on Sept. 1, 1939. (credit: STF/AFP/Getty Images)

AP Apologizes For Firing Reporter Over World War II Scoop — 67 Years Later

In World War II’s final moments in Europe, Associated Press correspondent Edward Kennedy gave his news agency perhaps the biggest scoop in its history. He reported, a full day ahead of the competition, that the Germans had surrendered unconditionally at a former schoolhouse in Reims, France.

2012/05/04