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Inside The Terrifying Kidnapping And Miraculous Rescue Of Shawn Hornbeck

Shawn Hornbeck was held prisoner for more than four years by pizza shop owner Michael Devlin — until he was rescued in January 2007 alongside a second boy named Ben Ownby.

By Jessica O'Connor • Mar 21, 2022

Inside The Terrifying Kidnapping And Miraculous Rescue Of Shawn Hornbeck

Shawn Hornbeck was held prisoner for more than four years by pizza shop owner Michael Devlin — until he was rescued in January 2007 alongside a second boy named Ben Ownby.

By Jessica O'Connor • March 21, 2022

Meet Adelbert Waldron, The Deadliest Sniper Of The Vietnam War

During his single deployment in Vietnam, Staff Sergeant Adelbert F. Waldron III made 109 confirmed kills in just six months, making him the most lethal sniper in the history of the U.S. Army.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 20, 2022

Meet Adelbert Waldron, The Deadliest Sniper Of The Vietnam War

During his single deployment in Vietnam, Staff Sergeant Adelbert F. Waldron III made 109 confirmed kills in just six months, making him the most lethal sniper in the history of the U.S. Army.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 20, 2022

The Twisted Life Of Clark Rockefeller, The Elite Con Man Who Got Away With Murder For Nearly 30 Years

Beginning in 1978, Christian Gerhartsreiter took on numerous identities as he conned and killed his way into America's upper crust — then passed himself off as a distant relative of the Rockefeller family for 16 years.

By Wyatt Redd • Mar 19, 2022

The Twisted Life Of Clark Rockefeller, The Elite Con Man Who Got Away With Murder For Nearly 30 Years

Beginning in 1978, Christian Gerhartsreiter took on numerous identities as he conned and killed his way into America's upper crust — then passed himself off as a distant relative of the Rockefeller family for 16 years.

By Wyatt Redd • March 19, 2022

Behind The ‘Happy Little Trees’: The Surprising Story Of Bob Ross

This Bob Ross biography reveals the remarkable story of the Air Force Master Sergeant who would go on to teach millions the joy of painting.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Mar 18, 2022

Behind The ‘Happy Little Trees’: The Surprising Story Of Bob Ross

This Bob Ross biography reveals the remarkable story of the Air Force Master Sergeant who would go on to teach millions the joy of painting.

By Jaclyn Anglis • March 18, 2022

Inside The Jane Collective, The Underground Abortion Network That Helped Thousands Of Chicago Women Before Roe V. Wade

The Jane Collective helped more than 10,000 Chicago-area women get safe, affordable abortions between 1969 and 1973 while dodging law enforcement along the way.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 18, 2022

Inside The Jane Collective, The Underground Abortion Network That Helped Thousands Of Chicago Women Before Roe V. Wade

The Jane Collective helped more than 10,000 Chicago-area women get safe, affordable abortions between 1969 and 1973 while dodging law enforcement along the way.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 18, 2022

The True Story Of The ‘Free State Of Jones,’ The Mississippi County That Seceded From The Confederacy

In 1862, Newton Knight deserted the Confederate Army and formed his own company of both free and formerly enslaved men and women to found the Free State of Jones and fight for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 17, 2022

The True Story Of The ‘Free State Of Jones,’ The Mississippi County That Seceded From The Confederacy

In 1862, Newton Knight deserted the Confederate Army and formed his own company of both free and formerly enslaved men and women to found the Free State of Jones and fight for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 17, 2022

Inside The Harrowing Abduction Of Steven Stayner — And His Daring Escape

In 1972, seven-year-old Steven Stayner was kidnapped by a pedophile named Kenneth Parnell in Merced, California — and held captive for the next seven years.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 17, 2022

Inside The Harrowing Abduction Of Steven Stayner — And His Daring Escape

In 1972, seven-year-old Steven Stayner was kidnapped by a pedophile named Kenneth Parnell in Merced, California — and held captive for the next seven years.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 17, 2022

When Was The Constitution Written? Inside The Messy History Of America’s Most Famous Living Document

The U.S. Constitution was written over a four-month period during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 — but it was far from finished when it was signed that September.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 16, 2022

When Was The Constitution Written? Inside The Messy History Of America’s Most Famous Living Document

The U.S. Constitution was written over a four-month period during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 — but it was far from finished when it was signed that September.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 16, 2022

How The Rumble In The Jungle Became One Of The Most Iconic Fights In Boxing History

Held in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974, the Rumble in the Jungle saw Muhammad Ali challenge George Foreman for the world heavyweight title that had been stripped from him seven years earlier.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 16, 2022

How The Rumble In The Jungle Became One Of The Most Iconic Fights In Boxing History

Held in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974, the Rumble in the Jungle saw Muhammad Ali challenge George Foreman for the world heavyweight title that had been stripped from him seven years earlier.

By Morgan Dunn • March 16, 2022

The Story Of Shannon Richardson, The ‘Walking Dead’ Actress Who Mailed Deadly Poison To President Barack Obama

Shannon Richardson appeared in shows like "The Vampire Diaries" before mailing letters laced with ricin to Barack Obama and Michael Bloomberg in 2013 — then framed her husband for it.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 15, 2022

The Story Of Shannon Richardson, The ‘Walking Dead’ Actress Who Mailed Deadly Poison To President Barack Obama

Shannon Richardson appeared in shows like "The Vampire Diaries" before mailing letters laced with ricin to Barack Obama and Michael Bloomberg in 2013 — then framed her husband for it.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 15, 2022

The Dramatic Story Of John Wilkes Booth’s Death On A Virginia Tobacco Farm

John Wilkes Booth died in agonizing fashion at the hands of Union soldiers in Port Royal, Virginia — two weeks after he assassinated Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 14, 2022

The Dramatic Story Of John Wilkes Booth’s Death On A Virginia Tobacco Farm

John Wilkes Booth died in agonizing fashion at the hands of Union soldiers in Port Royal, Virginia — two weeks after he assassinated Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 14, 2022

How The ‘Spirit Of St. Louis’ Plane Made Charles Lindbergh The Most Famous Pilot In The World

Built in just 60 days, Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" was a custom-made aircraft designed for the sole purpose of getting the pilot from New York to Paris without stopping.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Mar 14, 2022

How The ‘Spirit Of St. Louis’ Plane Made Charles Lindbergh The Most Famous Pilot In The World

Built in just 60 days, Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" was a custom-made aircraft designed for the sole purpose of getting the pilot from New York to Paris without stopping.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • March 14, 2022