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World War II veterans salute as taps is played at a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer on Friday, marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

70 Years After A Crucial Invasion, World Honors D-Day

Some 150,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy and began the liberation of France from Nazi occupation during World War II. World leaders, including President Obama, gathered to mark the anniversary.

An employee demonstrates how a mother is checked for sound quality before it is duplicated during production at the Rainbo Records factory in Canoga Park, Calif. The vinyl record industry has seen an uptick in sales in recent years, keeping manufacturers like Rainbo busy.

Vinyl, Once Thought Dead, Makes A Comeback In The Digital Age

In the last six years, vinyl sales have tripled. Manufacturers are now having a hard time keeping up with demand.

The day after their neighborhood was flooded, the Hardys returned to their house to start bagging up the garbage. The contents of the fridge were spread all over the kitchen floor and even outside. There were sausages in the street. The kitchen floor was a mess of muddy puddles.

Superstorm Sandy Brings One Family Closer

The Hardy family goes back generations in a tiny neighborhood called Gerritsen Beach in Brooklyn. For them, Superstorm Sandy has created an extended family reunion. Not only is their small, barely livable home bursting with family members — the storm brought an emotional change, as well.

People walk through Times Square as a major winter storm moves in on Friday in New York City. Snow and freezing rain fell over Midtown Manhattan as the city braced for the major storm.

50 Million People In Path Of Potentially Historic Blizzard

From Pennsylvania and New Jersey north through New York State and into New England, blizzard and storm warnings are up. By the time the storm is over on Saturday, some places may have 3 feet of new snow.

Twitter's Vine App Raises Questions About Social Media Age Restrictions

Twitter's Vine video app is just 2 weeks old, but it's already been updated to add a 17+ rating. However, any user can just click "OK" to get around the age limit. Internet safety advocates say social media sites aren't doing enough to protect younger users from inappropriate material.

Ken Chaya created a map that charts every single tree in New York's Central Park. He stands next to one of the thousands of trees uprooted by Sandy.

Thousands Of Trees Gone, Ripped Out By Sandy

Nearly 10,000 trees in New York City — many healthy and hefty — were lost to the winds of Superstorm Sandy. Natural scenery aside, they affect the environmental quality of the city.

A sign directing voters to a polling place is seen during the first day of early voting on Monday in Washington, D.C.

Watchdog Groups Prep For Voter Intimidation, Fraud

Both conservative and liberal groups are preparing to monitor the Nov. 6 elections. They're all looking to report any transgressions they may see on Election Day.

People who are socially isolated may be at a greater risk of dying sooner, a British study suggests. But do Facebook friends count? How about texting?

Maybe Isolation, Not Loneliness, Shortens Life

Loneliness and isolation often go hand in hand, so teasing out which factor is harder on health isn't easy. But a British study now suggests that, while loneliness may make you unhappy, it's social isolation that could take years off of your life. Discuss (with a friend).

Afghan Suspect To Be Charged With 17 Counts Of Murder

NPR has confirmed that Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, the Army soldier suspected of going on a shooting rampage in Afghanistan, will be charged with 17 counts of murder. On Thursday, the Pentagon increased the death toll from the March 11 incident to 17 from 16.

Sucre in New Orleans is one of many bakeries that leaves the plastic baby out of the king cake.

Is That A Plastic Baby Jesus In My Cake?

How a mysterious traveling salesman made a porcelain baby Jesus a Mardi Gras tradition.

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