Colonel Charles McGee, a pioneer across racial barriersColonel Charles McGee, a pioneer across racial barriers

65 years ago on June 6th, 1944, Charles McGee was among the American troops who landed in Normandy to participate in D-Day operations.

At 89 years old, the highly decorated veteran looks back at the struggle he faced to become one of the first black fighter pilots in the history of the American military.

Train passes over woman on tracks

A woman in Israel has survived an apparent suicide attempt when a train passes fully over her.

Boyle suffering exhaustion in private clinic

Internet singing sensation Susan Boyle is being treated for exhaustion at a mental health clinic in London after coming second in 'Britain's Got Talent'.

Her appearance on the show has turned the humble church volunteer into a global star.

Memories live long for D-Day witnesses

Paulette and Bernard were children when they saw nearly 20,000 American soldiers land at Omaha Beach.

But despite the years, they still remember those moments in detail.