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Veteran British war correspondent Clare Hollingworth, who broke the story that the World War II had begun, celebrates her 100 birthday during a party at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Hong Kong in 2011. She celebrated her 105th birthday there this past October.

Reporter Who Broke The Story Of Start Of WWII Dies At 105

As an activist, Clare Hollingworth saved thousands of refugees from Hitler's forces. Then, a few days into her career as a reporter, she uncovered the scoop of a lifetime: Germany was invading Poland.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C., on Tuesday, during his USA Thank You Tour.

'Time' Magazine Names Donald Trump Person Of The Year

The magazine continues a recent trend of naming the U.S. president-elect "Person of the Year" in election years; Barack Obama was given the title in 2012 and 2008, and George W. Bush in 2004 and 2000.

The Rev. Duke Kwon advised his congregants that Jesus' teachings don't fit neatly in political categories.

Evangelicals Consider Whether God Really Cares How They Vote

Many U.S. Christians have struggled this year with what faith means when it comes time to make political choices, and even whether faith and politics should mix.

The South Asian holiday of Diwali is often called the festival of lights. Author Parth Shah sometimes thinks of it as Christmas with fireworks.

Diwali Dilemma: My Complicated Relationship With The Swastika

While most Westerners see the swastika as a symbol of Nazi Germany or white supremacy, it has been a symbol of good fortune in Asia thousands of years before Hitler.

The Chicago Cubs' starting pitcher Jake Arrieta dominated the Cleveland Indians for much of Game 2 of the World Series in Cleveland Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs Beat Cleveland Indians 5-1 In Game 2 Of The World Series

The Cubs ace Jake Arrieta kept Indians batters off balance, and his teammates collected timely hits to even the Series at one game apiece.

Robert Ley (center), head of the German Labor Front, visits Ruegen in 1936.

Along Germany's Coast, A Nazi Resort Becomes An Upscale Destination

One of the biggest Nazi relics, a massive beachfront indoctrination camp on the Baltic Sea, has been transformed into condominiums and a luxury tourist resort. It's causing a stir.

Zozobra has become so popular that in Santa Fe, NM, a city of just over 80,000, almost 56,000 people have come out to see him this year.

Long Before Burning Man, Zozobra Brought Fire And Redemption To The Desert

For decades, residents in Santa Fe, N.M., have gathered to burn a massive puppet — but only after stuffing it with symbols of their woes. It's a way to release the past year's sadness and start anew.

Martha and Waitstill Sharp departing New York Harbor for Prague in 1939.

Ken Burns Documentary Profiles Couple Who Saved Hundreds From Nazis

Unitarian minister Waitstill Sharp and his wife Martha didn't want to leave their young children or their Massachusetts home on the eve of World War II. But they couldn't turn down a request from church leadership to help rescue Jews, dissident journalists and intellectuals from the Nazis.

Kirkus Prize Finalists Include Annie Proulx, Sherman Alexie, Jason Reynolds

But they're not the only ones. Eighteen books got the nod when Kirkus Reviews released shortlists for its literary prize on Tuesday.

Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he would meet with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto just hours before a major immigration policy speech he intends to make.

Trump To Meet With Mexican President Ahead Of Immigration Speech

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto's office said he invited both Trump and Hillary Clinton to visit Mexico. Peña Nieto has been highly critical of Trump, likening him to both Mussolini and Hitler.

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