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Here Are the 2024 Presidential Candidates (So Far)

Republicans Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are running for U.S. president, while Marianne Williamson is the first official Democratic candidate in the race.

By Colin McEvoy and Tyler Piccotti

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Actor Tom Sizemore Died after Suffering a Brain Aneurysm

By Tyler Piccotti

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Who Is “Dilbert” Cartoonist Scott Adams?

By Tyler Piccotti

camilla parker bowles

Queen Camilla's Life in Photos

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4 U.S. Presidents Who Won the Nobel Peace Prize

By Colin McEvoy

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How the Greensboro Four Began the Sit-In Movement

By Colin McEvoy

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Chris Rock

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Susan B. Anthony

jimmy carter

Jimmy Carter

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Nikki Haley

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Crime

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The Wild True Story behind the “Cocaine Bear” Drug Smuggler

Cocaine Bear plays fast and loose with a lot of facts, but the story of drug smuggler’s ill-fated plane trip is all too real.

By Colin McEvoy

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Idaho Murders: What Led Police to Bryan Kohberger

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Dee Dee Blanchard

The Story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Her Mother

Bernie Madoff arrives at Federal court in New York

Bernie Madoff: 6 Famous Victims of His Ponzi Scheme

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Jeffrey Dahmer's Life (and Death) in Prison

Casey Anthony reacts to being found not guilty on murder charges at the Orange County Courthouse on July 5, 2011, in Orlando, Florida

Casey Anthony: A Complete Timeline of Her Murder Case and Trial

anna sorokin better known as anna delvey the 28 year old german national whose family moved there in 2007 from russia is seen in the courtroom during her trial at new york state supreme court in new york on april 11 2019 the self styled german heiress has been charged with grand larceny and theft of services charges alleging she swindled various people and businesses

8 Infamous Grifters in History

phil hartman brynn omdahl

Inside Phil Hartman's Tragic and Shocking Death

Elizabeth Smart

Elizabeth Smart: A Complete Timeline of Her Kidnapping, Rescue and Aftermath

Culture

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Rock Icon KISS Is Saying Goodbye (For Real)

By Tyler Piccotti

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In Photos: Vintage Celebrity Weddings

By Jennifer Algoo and Charlotte Chilton

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Rihanna and 10 Other Great Pregnant Performances

By Colin McEvoy

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Meet “The Last of Us” Creator Neil Druckmann

By Colin McEvoy

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Sally Ride - Mini Biography

People You Should Know

Feminist Suffragist Parade 1912 Photo

The Women Behind the 19th Amendment

By Greg Timmons

5 Powerful and Influential Native American Women

5 Powerful and Influential Native American Women

By Sara Kettler

Cesar Chavez

15 Influential Hispanic Americans Who Made History

Marco Polo

10 Famous Explorers Whose Discoveries Changed the World

By Caroline Redmond

georgia o'keeffe poses outdoors beside an easel with a canvas from her series, 'pelvis series red with yellow,' in albuquerque, new mexico, 1960

Georgia O'Keeffe and 5 Female Pioneers

Connections

Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X

Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X Only Met Once

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Serena Williams and Meghan Markle: Best Friends

marie antoinette and her children

What Happened to Marie Antoinette’s Children?

biggie and tupac

How Biggie and Tupac Became Music's Biggest Rivals

Power & Politics

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Every Candidate in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Race

Shirley Chisholm speaks at a podium at the Democratic National Convention, Miami Beach, Florida, July 1972.

Shirley Chisholm's Historic Run for President

Franklin D. Roosevelt

12 Presidential Nicknames and Their Unusual Origins

martin luther king jr delivers a speech on may 17 1967 at uc berkeleys sproul plaza in berkeley california

Martin Luther King Jr.

Sports

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Remembering Just Fontaine and His World Cup Record

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8 Times Brothers Have Faced Off in a Championship

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10 African American Pioneers in Sports

Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor an American cyclist who won the world 1 mile (1.6 km) track cycling championship in 1899 - Image ID: FG6KJC (RM)

Major Taylor: The Story Behind America's First Black Sports Superstar

The Latest

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A History of Alex Murdaugh and His Family

sonia sotomayor wears her black supreme court justice robes, dangling pearl earrings, and red lipstick, she smiles at the camera, and her curly hair frames her face down to her neck

Sonia Sotomayor

cate blanchett wears a yellow suit, black glasses, and red headphones while staring directly into the camera, with ron and russell mael sit in chairs behind her in an all white room

Why is Cate Blanchett Is Dancing Like a Maniac?

tom sizemore sitting at microphone in radio studio talking to interviewer

Film and TV Tough Guy Tom Sizemore Dead at 61

susan b anthony facing left of the camera in a black and white photo, she has a solemn expression on her face and her hair is pulled back into a low bun, she is wearing wire rimmed glasses and a fancy black satin dress with white and black lace detailing, a cameo brooch is attached to the dress collar

Susan B. Anthony

chris rock

Chris Rock

view of the white house on a bright sunny day, a fountain and green lawn are visible before the white building which has an american flag waving in the wind on top

Every Candidate in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Race

rosalynn carter stares past the camera with a slight smile on her face, she is wearing eye makeup, blush, and soft red lipstick, her brown hair is styled short with small curls away from her face, part of her large pearl necklace is visible, as is one of her gold earrings, in the blurred background is a black backdrop and an american flag

Rosalynn Carter

gene simmons and paul stanley of kiss playing guitars at a convert

Rock Icon KISS Is Saying Goodbye (For Real)

president jimmy carter speaking at podium at merced college

These 10 Jimmy Carter Quotes Will Inspire You

just fontaine handles soccer ball next to goalkeeper on ground

Remembering Just Fontaine and His World Cup Record

james cameron wearing a black suit jacket and white shit, smiling and leaning against a ship steering wheel

James Cameron Keeps Smashing His Own Records