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From American history and culture to the United States’ vast natural beauty, explore our collection of articles and photographs about the United States.
From American history and culture to the United States’ vast natural beauty, explore our collection of articles and photographs about the United States.
New York's Stonewall riots of 1969 saw members of the LGBTQ community clash with police in what's widely considered as a flashpoint for the gay rights movement.
New York's Stonewall riots of 1969 saw members of the LGBTQ community clash with police in what's widely considered as a flashpoint for the gay rights movement.
Tami Oldham Ashcraft was stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in 1983 after a hurricane damaged her ship and killed her fiancé — but she was able to navigate to safety after 41 days.
Tami Oldham Ashcraft was stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in 1983 after a hurricane damaged her ship and killed her fiancé — but she was able to navigate to safety after 41 days.
A former Indiana State Trooper, David Camm faced three murder trials and served 13 years in prison for the deaths of his wife and two children, only to be exonerated in 2013.
A former Indiana State Trooper, David Camm faced three murder trials and served 13 years in prison for the deaths of his wife and two children, only to be exonerated in 2013.
A gold signet ring purportedly owned by Lucky Luciano surfaced in 2012 with a price tag of $100,000 — even though the seller had no papers to authenticate it.
A gold signet ring purportedly owned by Lucky Luciano surfaced in 2012 with a price tag of $100,000 — even though the seller had no papers to authenticate it.
While working at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, Sabrina Harman was infamously photographed with abused prisoners, including a pile of naked and hooded men.
While working at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, Sabrina Harman was infamously photographed with abused prisoners, including a pile of naked and hooded men.
On October 1, 1993, Polly Klaas was abducted at knifepoint during a sleepover at her home in Petaluma, California. She was later found murdered.
On October 1, 1993, Polly Klaas was abducted at knifepoint during a sleepover at her home in Petaluma, California. She was later found murdered.
After years of struggling with drug addiction and overeating, John Candy died of a heart attack on March 4, 1994.
After years of struggling with drug addiction and overeating, John Candy died of a heart attack on March 4, 1994.
Robert F. Kennedy spent the moments before he was fatally shot by Sirhan Sirhan on June 5, 1968, thanking his supporters after winning California's Democratic presidential primary.
Robert F. Kennedy spent the moments before he was fatally shot by Sirhan Sirhan on June 5, 1968, thanking his supporters after winning California's Democratic presidential primary.
On November 10, 1975, the 29 crew members aboard the SS Edmund Fitzgerald died when the freighter sank to the bottom of Lake Superior during a storm that produced 35-foot waves and wind gusts over 80 miles per hour.
On November 10, 1975, the 29 crew members aboard the SS Edmund Fitzgerald died when the freighter sank to the bottom of Lake Superior during a storm that produced 35-foot waves and wind gusts over 80 miles per hour.
Despite his short stature, Richard Flaherty became known as the "Giant Killer" for his bravery on the battlefield — and beyond.
Despite his short stature, Richard Flaherty became known as the "Giant Killer" for his bravery on the battlefield — and beyond.
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