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Troubled Iraq Veteran Seeks Atonement From Family He Harmed in Baghdad

A US soldier who was involved in a firefight in Iraq is seeking redemption and forgiveness from an Iraqi family that lost three members in that chaotic gun battle. In the midst of the battle, his unit opened fire on three cars killing the drivers, all members of the Kachadoorian family who drove into the intersection. Since then, the Marine has become like a son to the family, visiting several times and talking often by phone.

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474-year-old Painting Stolen by Nazis Given to Owner's Heirs

A painting - nearly five centuries old and worth millions - that was taken by the Nazis in World War II has been returned to the heirs of its original Jewish owner by U.S. officials. Also, the former neighbor of a Dutch Holocaust survivor traveled to the United States to hand-deliver two sets of china, dishes that her family left behind before they were led to Auschwitz.

By Jeanne Goddard

19 April 8 Views
Handicapped Hero Gets New State-of-the-art Home After Losing Limbs in Army

Just two years after losing all four limbs in an explosion in Iraq, Army Specialist Brendan Marrocco was given the keys to a brand new home designed especially with his injuries in mind. The group Building Homes for Heroes built the high-tech home, which is equipped with an elevator, sensors that operate the lighting and front door, and electronic controls that raise and lower the sink, stove, and kitchen shelves.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 June 9 Views
Seeds of Peace Camp: Sowing Tolerance Among Former Foes

While governments can do important work to promote it, peace, tolerance and understanding come mostly from people. That's why these young South Asian Seeds of Peace participants will be important messengers back home in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan since completing the three-week camp in Maine designed to promote conflict resolution and mutual understanding.

By Susie Wood

15 July 10 Views

Teen Invents Land Mine Detector Inspired by Piano Playing

A 17-year-old has invented a mine-sweeping device that can detect land mines based on sound waves, similar to the way piano strings create vibrations in nearby guitars. Both of Marian Bechtel's parents are geologists involved in developing a holographic device for detecting land mines, but her own idea was inspired by her time spent at the piano.

By Jeanne Goddard

09 April 9 Views

Why a German Pilot Escorted a U.S. Bomber to Safety During World War II

Once in a while, you hear an old war story that restores your faith in humanity. A new book explores the incredible encounter of two WWII pilots in mid-air -- a rookie American on his first bombing mission, piloting a crippled aircraft that was missing an engine and a German flying ace who not only saluted, then spared the rookie, but escorted him out of enemy airspace.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 January 13 Views

First Generation Not Ravaged by War in Russia, China, Japan, Europe

Since the end of World War II 65 years ago, this is the first generation of Western Europeans in about 1,600 years to reach their 60's without being ravaged by war. This is also the first generation of Russians to reach their 60's without being ravaged by war. The same is true for the Chinese and the Japanese.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 September 8 Views
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