Nazis seized his home during World War II. A letter recently arrived, expressing remorse.

The letter arrived for Peter Hirschmann with a postmark from Nuremberg, Germany, where he and his family had escaped from Nazis nearly 80 years ago. The words, neat script in three pages, brought the 92-year-old resident of Maplewood, N.J., to tears.

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How a famous former Nazi officer became a hitman for Israel

Otto Skorzeny was one of the most outstanding military men of the 20th century. His specialty was daring, guerrilla-style, commando raids. He was an unrepentant Nazi, a senior SS officer, who remained involved in right-wing causes his whole life.

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9 American habits I lost when I moved to Germany

1. Idle chit chat. During my first days of work in Germany, I made sure to be super friendly to all of my coworkers. Whenever anyone passed me in the hallway, I would grin maniacally, wave, and yelp, “Hi! How’s your day going?” The responses ranged from bemused looks to a total lack of reply.



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Montana Shooter Found Guilty Despite State's 'Castle Doctrine'

More than 30 states have laws that allow people to use deadly force if they have a reasonable fear for their life or property. But this week, a Montana jury said that type of law has its limits, finding a homeowner who shot a teenager in his garage guilty of deliberate homicide.



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Jury selection to begin in Montana killing of German teen

(Reuters) - Jury selection is set to begin on Monday in the trial of a Montana man who shot and killed a 17-year-old German exchange student in an incident that has ignited international debate about U.S. gun laws.



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14 of the most scenic rail routes in all of Europe

Route: Paris to NiceHighlights: Clay-tile-roofed villages, tidy vineyards, epic blue waterBeta: Departures daily, year-round. Eurail passes accepted.



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Volkswagen Delivers Smackdown To GOP — Will Let UAW Represent Tennessee Workers

One of the most contentious union elections of recent times was last February’s vote on whether to allow United Automobile Workers representation at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, assembly plant.



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Meet Nördlingen, The Little Town In A Crater

Some of you might say, "What about Big Ben (excuse us, the "Elizabeth Tower")? And the British Museum?" Well, yes, those are top spots of course, but if there is one place that makes London recognizable, it is the Tower Bridge.



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