On Sunday, Toung was one of hundreds of Minnesotans who commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of Southeast Asian conflicts during the Cold War era, including the Vietnam War and the Secret War.

This costly conflict spanned generations—and its brutal legacy endures. But why did the bloodshed go on for so long?

After months of uncertainty over U.S. aid, the defense secretary pledged that Washington would keep funding programs that help address the wounds of the Vietnam War.

The death toll from the most recent floods and landslides rose to 37 on Monday, with five people missing and 78 injured, officials said.