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The Two Disputed Founders of Labor Day

The federal holiday’s origins are tied to a century-old debate over two 19th-century labor activists.

By Colin McEvoy

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Who Is Lindsay Clancy? All About the Duxbury Mother Accused of Killing Her 3 Children

Clancy allegedly strangled her kids in 2023, but has denied guilt due to postpartum psychosis.

By Catherine Caruso, Tyler Piccotti

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Lizzie Borden

By Biography.com Editors, Catherine Caruso

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Inside O.J. Simpson’s Failed Prank Show Juiced

By E.J. Bradley

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Where Is Mackenzie Shirilla Now?

By Catherine Caruso

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Who Is Agostino Abbatiello?

By Jordan Smith

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Dolly Parton

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Olivia Rodrigo

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Sandra Bullock

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Nicole Kidman

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True Crime

Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Tyler Robinson Attends Court Hearing

What to Know About Tyler Robinson, the Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Robinson was arrested for the 2025 murder of political activist Charlie Kirk.

By Catherine Caruso

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Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Murder Trial

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D4vd’s Murder Case, Explained

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What Happened to Mica Miller?

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Timeline: Elizabeth Smart’s Kidnapping and Rescue

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Where Is Courtney Clenney Now?

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All About Karmelo Anthony’s Case and Murder Trial

Luigi Mangione Attends Hearing In State Court In New York City

What to Know About Luigi Mangione’s Case and Trial

On the set of Goodfellas

Henry Hill and the Real-Life GoodFellas: The True Story Behind the Movie

People You Should Know

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Meet 14 LGBTQ Rights Activists Who Have Shaped History and Inspired Generations

Harvey Milk, Audre Lorde, and Elliot Page are just a few LGBTQ rights activists who fought for equality.

By Catherine Caruso

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17 Figures of the American Revolution

By Catherine Caruso

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40 Famous Inventors Who Changed History

By Jamie Ballard

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How These Famous Arab Americans Made History

By Catherine Caruso

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15 Famous Veterans Who Served in the U.S. Military

By Catherine Caruso, Rachel Chang

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Athletes

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Lionel Messi

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Where Is Raygun Now?

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How Shawn Michaels Bounced Back From Years of Addiction

LeBron James

Musicians

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Who Is Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis?

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Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton Share a Special Bond

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Inside Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers' Friendship

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The Story Behind “I Will Always Love You”

Culture

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Did Christopher Columbus Actually Discover America

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Carly Simon Was by Jackie Kennedy's Side When She Died. Inside Their Surprising Friendship

By Rachel Chang

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Meet Usha Vance: JD Vance’s Wife Is Also a Lawyer

By Sara Kettler

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Did A Founding Father’s Instrument Cause Madness?

By Michael Natale

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Scientists

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Jane Goodall

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J Allen Hynek: The Man Who Made Us Watch the Skies

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8 Female Scientists Whose Discoveries Were Credited to Men

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Marie Curie

Political Figures

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Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Uncharacteristically Joined Forces During America's First Tabloid Murder Trial

Vice President And Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech At Howard University

11 Groundbreaking Women in U.S. Politics

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Jacqueline Kennedy's White House Restoration

Washington And Hamilton

How George Washington Handled Alexander Hamilton

Activists

gloria steinem

Gloria Steinem

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The Women Behind the 19th Amendment

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How Gilbert Baker Created the Rainbow Pride Flag

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Marsha P. Johnson

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Gloria Steinem’s Undercover Playboy Bunny Story

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8 Dolly Parton-Inspired Fashion Finds to Shop

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There’s a Sale on “ACOTAR” Ahead of New Releases

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How to Get Tickets to See Harry Styles at MSG

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Jonas Brothers Fans Can Shop Nostalgic Merch Now

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What Inspired Dolly Parton to Write “9 to 5”?

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Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s Private Marriage

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The Real Story Behind Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”

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How Joan Rivers Bounced Back After Late-Night Rejected Her and Her Husband's Suicide

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Jacob Elordi

Teen Vogue's Back-to-School Saturday Kick-off Event At The Grove

Nick Reiner Charged in the Deaths of His Parents

Sam Smith poses at Met Gala

Sam Smith