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A secret note hidden in Dachau-built ‘Violin of Hope’ tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship

A secret note hidden in Dachau-built ‘Violin of Hope’ tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — During World War II, within the walls of the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau, a Jewish prisoner secretly penned a short note and hid it inside a violin he had crafted under harrowing circumstances — a message to the future
One Tech Tip: Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for

One Tech Tip: Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for

LONDON (AP) — New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could reach even higher as globe trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats throw Asian exports into turmoil. To save money, consider buying a secondhand device.
What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host

What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host

LONDON (AP) — Get out the glitter balls, sew on the sequins and prepare to party: The Eurovision Song Contest approaches. The 69th annual musical extravaganza takes place in Basel, Switzerland in May.
Kim Kardashian set to testify in Paris trial over her 2016 Fashion Week armed robbery

Kim Kardashian set to testify in Paris trial over her 2016 Fashion Week armed robbery

PARIS (AP) — Kim Kardashian thought she was going to be raped and killed when criminals broke into her bedroom in central Paris, tied her up and stole more than $6 million in jewelry.
A new generation of Maasai warriors is born in Kenya

A new generation of Maasai warriors is born in Kenya

OLAIMUTIAI, Kenya (AP) — In the bracing morning cold in the forest highlands overlooking Kenya’s Maasailand, 900 teenage boys clad in traditional Maasai shukhas or blankets line up for a cup of hot milk that will sustain them through the day.
How bugs and beet juice could play roles in the race to replace artificial dyes in food

How bugs and beet juice could play roles in the race to replace artificial dyes in food

ST. LOUIS (AP) — As pressure grows to get artificial colors out of the U.S. food supply, the shift may well start at Abby Tampow’s laboratory desk.
On air, '60 Minutes' reporter says 'none of us is happy' about changes that led top producer to quit

On air, '60 Minutes' reporter says 'none of us is happy' about changes that led top producer to quit

“60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley paid tribute Sunday to Bill Owens, the show's executive producer who resigned last week , saying on the air that “none of us is happy” about the extra supervision that corporate leaders are imposing.
Suspect in Kardashian jewel heist case plans to take responsibility for his role at Paris trial

Suspect in Kardashian jewel heist case plans to take responsibility for his role at Paris trial

PARIS (AP) — One of the suspects in the armed robbery of Kim Kardashian said he plans to take responsibility for his role in the 2016 high-profile heist and will apologize in court as the trial begins Monday in Paris.
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper and Outkast get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper and Outkast get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame , a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and
The Vietnam War produced classic Hollywood films - and hardly any classic female roles

The Vietnam War produced classic Hollywood films - and hardly any classic female roles

“Me love you long time,” a Vietnamese sex worker tells the U.S. troops, swiveling her hips as she hawks her services.
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