Retired Navy Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr., the first American pilot shot down over North Vietnam during the Vietnam War and the longest-held prisoner of war during the conflict, said his life reflects the American dream as the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day.[#item_full_content]

Multiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats
Multiple planes across Europe were diverted and forced to make emergency landings Thursday because of bomb threats that have turned out to be unfounded. At
