Remains of World War II airman from Massachusetts identified 82 years after dying as prisoner of war

Remains of World War II airman from Massachusetts identified 82 years after dying as prisoner of war

The remains of a Massachusetts airman who died as a prisoner of war during World War II have been accounted for, military officials said Wednesday.  U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Bernard J. Calvi, 23, was a member of the 17th Pursuit Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group when Japanese forces invaded the Philippines in December … Read more

Denver could target dozens of homes in Weir Gulch waterway project

Denver could target dozens of homes in Weir Gulch waterway project

A federally backed project that aims to restore wildlife habitat and reduce flood risks along the South Platte River and two tributaries could displace dozens of residents in some of the west Denver neighborhoods most prone to flooding. Draft plans for Weir Gulch — which envision the acquisition of up to 70 residential properties — … Read more

Harris says Trump campaign “disrespected” Arlington Cemetery for “the sake of a political stunt”

Harris says Trump campaign “disrespected” Arlington Cemetery for “the sake of a political stunt”

Vice President Kamala Harris condemned former President Donald Trump and his campaign for disrespecting a “sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt.” In a post on X, the Democrat Party nominee said Arlington National Cemetery is a “place where we come together to honor American heroes” and it is “not a place … Read more

Tim Walz’s military record under scrutiny as he joins Kamala Harris on Democratic ticket

Tim Walz’s military record under scrutiny as he joins Kamala Harris on Democratic ticket

Guardsman who served with Tim Walz says he was a “good soldier” Guardsman who served with Tim Walz says he was a “good soldier” 02:02 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz‘s military record has come under renewed scrutiny following Vice President Kamala Harris’ announcement of Walz as her running mate on the Democratic ticket.  On Wednesday, former … Read more

Maine mass shooter Robert Card had traumatic brain injury, Boston University CTE researchers find

Maine mass shooter Robert Card had traumatic brain injury, Boston University CTE researchers find

The Maine mass shooter who was a U.S. Army Reservist had a traumatic brain injury before he killed 18 people and injured more than a dozen others last year, according to Boston University researchers. The family of Robert Card released the findings of his brain tissue analysis through the Concussion Legacy Foundation on Wednesday. In … Read more

The Disneyland-esque Carmel pancake house that once hosted Julia Child

The Disneyland-esque Carmel pancake house that once hosted Julia Child

The Dutch door to the Little Swiss Cafe, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, is a portal to another place and time. The front dining room’s timber framing and blue-shuttered windows evoke a European cottage. Inside, classical music is periodically interrupted by the chirps of a cuckoo clock. And a small chalkboard lists specials that might as well be written … Read more