Real-life 'Rosie the Riveters' reunite in D.C. to win the nation's top civilian honor Rosie the Riveter became an iconic symbol of the millions of women who worked industrial jobs during WWII. Dozens, now in their 90s and 100s, are accepting a Congressional gold medal on their behalf. Rachel Treisman
Remembrance and reconciliation, 30 years after the Rwandan genocide began It's been 30 years since the Rwandan genocide began in 1994. In some places today, survivors of the genocide live side-by-side with perpetrators, so-called reconciliation villages. Juana Summers
A huge crane with a CIA history helps with the Baltimore bridge cleanup Cleanup efforts continue after last week's fatal collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. A key part of the wreckage removal is a decades-old, massive crane. Kathryn Fink
Once in a lifetime? A 104-year-old recalls Vermont's solar eclipse of 1932 Floyd Van Alstyne was 12 years old in 1932, when Vermont saw its last total eclipse. He says people didn't make much of a fuss about it then. He's not planning a fuss this time, but he'll be watching. Nina Keck
Lou Conter, last survivor of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, dies at 102 The seaman had a storied career in the Navy. Over 27 years he served, he survived the surprise attack by Japan, was shot down over the Pacific and was uninjured in the Korean War. Vanessa Romo
What The Beatles and Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' means to this Little Rock Nine member A fan of both The Beatles and Beyoncé, 82-year-old Melba Pattillo Beals says the song is more special to her than ever. She is one of the Black students who helped desegregate U.S. public schools. Juliana Kim
Blooming in Seattle: Mayor Harrell’s family history of change, challenge, and flowers Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s favorite flower is a red classic rose. “As my mother used to tell me, if you are going on a date you can’t go wrong. And of course, that’s my mother’s name,” Harrell said. Natalie Akane Newcomb
21 years after her death in Gaza, Palestinians remember U.S. activist Rachel Corrie The 23-year-old was crushed by an Israeli army bulldozer as she protested the demolition of homes in Gaza in 2003. Her memory remains cherished among Palestinians, including the family she lived with. Jane Arraf
The piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in 'Titanic' was auctioned off for $718k The debris that saved Rose's life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact. Rachel Treisman
Baltimore's Key Bridge was built in the '70s, but has a deep and patriotic history The bridge was built mere yards from where Francis Scott Key watched the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring him to write the song that would become the U.S. national anthem. Rachel Treisman