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Marred by the harsh realities of war, 1940 was a year filled with turmoil and uncertainty. With WWII now looming over much of ...

Americans who stayed home during WWII were asked to make sacrifices to support troops overseas. People changed jobs, took on ...

Trick-or-treaters during World War II faced a grave threat to their Halloween fun. But like the rest of the country, they ...

At the 1943 and 1944 World Series, donations were collected for the National War Fund and the American Red Cross. Baseball ...

During World War II, Americans were forced to be creative with recipes because many food staples were rationed for the war ...

Historical rationing may have had cardioprotective effects ...

In 1925, the first motel opened on a California highway, ushering in a new era of convenience and comfort for a nation ...

A new report warns the UK must overhaul its food system—at a scale not seen since WWII—to protect health, the economy, and ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...

Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the ...

Millions of tons of ammunition that remained unused after WWII was dumped off the coast of Germany. Now, these weapons of mass destruction have turned into entire ecosystems. Missiles, bombs and ...