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How WWII helped produce the savory bacon pasta known as Carbonara

Carbonara, as it’s known today, is a pasta dish consisting of eggs, pecorino cheese, black pepper, and guanciale.

By Sarah Sicard

3 weeks ago

Death by dentures? John McCain Sr.’s WWII battles with teeth, toilets

The then-vice admiral suffered mightily, as had his forefather George Washington, in the dentistry department.

By Claire Barrett

3 months ago

‘When in doubt, lash out’: The 82nd Airborne’s crossing of the Waal River, 76 years later

The 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden was celebrated throughout the Netherlands.

By Claire Barrett and Jon Simkins

4 years ago

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