Remains of World War II soldier from Michigan identified 82 years later
U.S. Army Air Force Sgt. James W. Swartz will be buried in Williamstown Township, Michigan, in April 2025.
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U.S. Army Air Force Sgt. James W. Swartz will be buried in Williamstown Township, Michigan, in April 2025.
A number of unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. military during World War II have been unearthed in the area, officials said.
U.S. D-Day veteran Command Sergeant Major Henry C. Armstrong returns to Normandy for the first time in 80 years, with mixed emotions.
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
Three C-47 transport planes, a workhorse of World War II, dropped three long strings of jumpers, their round chutes mushrooming open in the blue skies with puffy white clouds.
Almost 160,000 Allied troops landed at Normandy on June 6, 1944, in a massive operation designed to break through heavily fortified German defenses and begin the liberation of Western Europe.
"Rosie the Riveter" has become an iconic representation of the women who worked in factories and shipyards.
One family who lost two sons in World War II waited 80 years to bring their last child home from overseas thanks to a federal defense agency that accounts for fallen soldiers.
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is in a race against time to preserve the stories of the men and women who fought in the war effort. Thanks to voice recognition software and AI, veterans will be able to "converse" with future generations.
The USS Harder -- which earned the nickname "Hit 'em HARDER" -- was found off the Philippines, sitting upright and "relatively intact."
Of the millions of women who performed exceptional service, just dozens have survived long enough to see their work recognized.
The remains of a U.S. soldier from Michigan who died fighting in the Hürtgen Forest during WWII were identified in July.
A team spent 14 hours surveying Akagi, noting it was "the first time anyone has laid eyes on the vessel since sinking during June 1942's Battle of Midway."
Ferencz secured convictions for 22 former Nazi commanders who were charged with murdering over 1 million Jews, Gypsies and others.
Officials first became aware of the 550-pound bomb on Feb. 7.
Photos from a stretch of the river near Prahovo, Serbia, show enormous vessels, some of which contain explosives, protruding from the water.
In 1945, it seemed a foregone conclusion that Churchill and his Conservative Party would win the next general election.
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The expedition crew of Research Vessel Petrel says it located the wreckage of the Indianapolis on the floor of the North Pacific Ocean, more than 18,000 feet below the surface.
The women will check out the National World War II Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, and have lunch with members of Congress.
A World War II veteran has reunited with his wartime girlfriend after more than 70 years apart.
A 110-year-old woman believed to be the nation's oldest veteran will soon be making a trip to Washington D.C.
A ceremony with full military honors took place Monday morning for Robert McConachie at Fort Custer National Cemetery.
Many know Chicago is known as "the Windy City" and Wrigley Field is one of America's oldest baseball stadiums, but there are a lot of other things about this great city that are not widely known.
The scheme involved the bogus recovery of gold bars supposedly buried by Japanese soldiers during World War II, federal prosecutors said Friday.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that live larvae found in June were caper fruit flies.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
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On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that live larvae found in June were caper fruit flies.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
The Detroit Lions have developed a killer instinct this season.
Zach LaVine scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 122-112 win against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
With Thanksgiving coming up, more than half of all Americans are expected to travel. Google is releasing new data on traveling. Google Trends expert Jennifer Jones joins CBS News Detroit to discuss those trends.
Eighteen condo units have been destroyed in an explosion Tuesday evening in Orion Township, officials say; President-elect Trump nominated Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra for U.S. ambassador to Canada; Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal received the AL Cy Young Award after leading the team to the playoffs; and more on the latest top stories.
As the holidays approach, many people plan to spend time with family. But what about those whom you haven't talked to in a while? Dr. Molly Oshea, pediatrician and consultant, joins CBS News Detroit to discuss.
Michigan Science Center will host a series of events on Nov. 30 to celebrate Paleontology Day. Domenic Roberto will join CBS News Detroit to discuss the events.
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