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One U.S. D-Day veteran's return to Normandy: "We were scared to death"
U.S. D-Day veteran Command Sergeant Major Henry C. Armstrong returns to Normandy for the first time in 80 years, with mixed emotions.
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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.
A handful of World War II veterans commemorated the 70th anniversary in Dearborn at a screening of "D-Day" in 3D.
Sean Tracy of Wixom has built about 100 models for local veterans.
Through the tentative contractual agreement, the district will invest an additional $33 million in RCS teachers over the next three years.
The Lions host the Rams on Sunday at Ford Field. Kickoff is 8:20 p.m.
The union says the new five-year contract calls for Oakland to put between 3% and 4% each year toward salary increases.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have pitched similar "no tax on tips" legislation.
The union says the new five-year contract calls for Oakland to put between 3% and 4% each year toward salary increases.
Darean Smith, a sophomore at University High School in Ferndale, was shot and killed in the Suburban Collection Showplace parking lot.
Through the tentative contractual agreement, the district will invest an additional $33 million in RCS teachers over the next three years.
The Lions host the Rams on Sunday at Ford Field. Kickoff is 8:20 p.m.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
Andre Franklin is the CEO of Engineered by Dre.
Under the contract, the union can authorize a strike once an issue has gone through the grievance process.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
The union hosted a call Wednesday, during which members will hear what's at stake in November, the union's key issues, and how they're looking to win against the so-called "billionaire class."
"The Connect" is an autonomous shuttle service with 16 stops to help people get to or near their destination.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Detroit rock star Jack White threatened to sue after Trump's deputy director of communications used The White Stripes' hit "Seven Nation Army" in a video.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
Given that many retirees live on fixed incomes, affordability is a key metric to take into account when considering where to live out one's golden years.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
A quirk of the calendar means millions of Social Security recipients won't receive checks this month.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
Developed at Stanford University, a study found the device helped nearly 80% of pediatric patients avoid anesthesia during treatment.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Tens of thousands of DTE customers are still without power after severe storms knocked out power to over 200,000 customers Tuesday night. Those same households are now forced to grapple with spoiled food.
The health system said its information technology platforms have been restored, and all temporary procedures that were enacted have been lifted.
A dead falcon found in Detroit has tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials announced.
The Lions host the Rams on Sunday at Ford Field. Kickoff is 8:20 p.m.
Rebecca Cheptegei's boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, poured petrol on her and set her ablaze during an argument, police said.
Tigers opener Tyler Holton went two innings before Brenan Hanifee (0-1) took over.
The Detroit Lions know they have to put the 2023 season behind them and focus on 2024.
Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon came to Paris as the U.S.'s first para badminton players and left as the country's first Paralympic medalists in the sport.
Detroit put the world on wheels, and now it is leading the charge to be the Mobility Capitol.
Canada is already Michigan's largest trading partner, worth hundreds of billions each year.
Michigan GOP Party Chair Pete Hoekstra and State Sen. Mallory McMorrow discuss the results of the primary and how the field of candidates still standing and their prospects look as Election 2024 enters the sprint to the finish line on Nov. 5 on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters
Michigan's primary was held Tuesday, with numerous contests being voted on, including the open U.S. Senate seat, several Michigan U.S. House seats and much more.
The spotlight is on two successful Detroit family-owned businesses on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters as leaders from PVS Chemicals and Sweet Potato Sensations talk about working for a family enterprise and the nuances.
Costco’s first membership price hike in seven years has taken effect. An annual membership has gone up to $65, while an executive membership has risen to $130.
A Michigan judge ruled Tuesday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must remain on the November presidential ballot.
Oakland University faculty and the school have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, avoiding a strike a day before classes are set to begin.
The Rochester Community Schools Board voted to approve a new tentative agreement with the teachers' union Tuesday night. It's a contract that some say gives teachers too much freedom.
The 14th annual Detroit Month of Design takes place throughout September and brings together designers, consumers and residents to celebrate the city's role as a global design capital.