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Los Angeles Returns $20 Million Beachfront Property To Black Family — Almost 100 Years After The County Seized It

Bruce's Beach was originally owned by Willa and Charles Bruce, who made the property into an oasis for Black residents, but local officials used a loophole to wrest the land away from them in 1924.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 30, 2022

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Los Angeles Returns $20 Million Beachfront Property To Black Family — Almost 100 Years After The County Seized It

Bruce's Beach was originally owned by Willa and Charles Bruce, who made the property into an oasis for Black residents, but local officials used a loophole to wrest the land away from them in 1924.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 30, 2022

Meet Ivan Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Elusive Son

As a successor to the helm of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ivan Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar began trafficking drugs as a teenager. Now, he has reportedly expanded his father's empire to include meth and fentanyl.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 30, 2022

Meet Ivan Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Elusive Son

As a successor to the helm of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ivan Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar began trafficking drugs as a teenager. Now, he has reportedly expanded his father's empire to include meth and fentanyl.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 30, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Alexander Pichushkin, The Russian ‘Chessboard Killer’ Who Strove To Kill 64 Victims

Alexander Pichushkin was found guilty of murdering at least 48 people in a Moscow park — and during his trial in 2007, he demanded that the court recognize that he had actually killed many more.

By Katie Serena • Jun 30, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Alexander Pichushkin, The Russian ‘Chessboard Killer’ Who Strove To Kill 64 Victims

Alexander Pichushkin was found guilty of murdering at least 48 people in a Moscow park — and during his trial in 2007, he demanded that the court recognize that he had actually killed many more.

By Katie Serena • June 30, 2022

This 17th-Century Painting Stolen By The Nazis During World War II Has Been Returned To Its 101-Year-Old Owner

Charlotte Bischoff van Heemskerck spent years looking for the painting because it held special significance for her, having once hung in her family's dining room right behind her chair.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 29, 2022

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This 17th-Century Painting Stolen By The Nazis During World War II Has Been Returned To Its 101-Year-Old Owner

Charlotte Bischoff van Heemskerck spent years looking for the painting because it held special significance for her, having once hung in her family's dining room right behind her chair.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 29, 2022

9 Black Heroes Of The Wild West — And The Incredible True Stories Behind Them

From the gunslinging postwoman of Montana to the deputy marshal who patrolled the Plains, discover the seldom-taught stories of these icons of the American frontier.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 29, 2022

9 Black Heroes Of The Wild West — And The Incredible True Stories Behind Them

From the gunslinging postwoman of Montana to the deputy marshal who patrolled the Plains, discover the seldom-taught stories of these icons of the American frontier.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 29, 2022

How The Dunce Cap Went From A Sign Of High Intelligence To A Humiliating Classroom Punishment

When followers of philosopher John Duns Scotus became the laughingstock of Renaissance-era Europe for their outdated beliefs, their once-fashionable "Duns" caps turned into a symbol of stupidity.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jun 28, 2022

How The Dunce Cap Went From A Sign Of High Intelligence To A Humiliating Classroom Punishment

When followers of philosopher John Duns Scotus became the laughingstock of Renaissance-era Europe for their outdated beliefs, their once-fashionable "Duns" caps turned into a symbol of stupidity.

By Jessica O'Connor • June 28, 2022

Nine Stories Of 9/11 Victims That Paint A Heartbreaking Picture Of America’s Darkest Day

Nearly 3,000 people died on September 11, 2001, while countless survivors were left with lifelong physical and emotional wounds. From the "Falling Man" to the "Dust Lady," these are some of their stories.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 28, 2022

Nine Stories Of 9/11 Victims That Paint A Heartbreaking Picture Of America’s Darkest Day

Nearly 3,000 people died on September 11, 2001, while countless survivors were left with lifelong physical and emotional wounds. From the "Falling Man" to the "Dust Lady," these are some of their stories.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 28, 2022

A 101-Year-Old Ex-Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Was Just Convicted As An Accessory To Over 3,000 Murders

At the age of 101, Josef Schütz is the oldest person to ever stand trial for Nazi war crimes.

By Erik Hawkins • Jun 28, 2022

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A 101-Year-Old Ex-Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Was Just Convicted As An Accessory To Over 3,000 Murders

At the age of 101, Josef Schütz is the oldest person to ever stand trial for Nazi war crimes.

By Erik Hawkins • June 28, 2022

Explore The Unparalleled Magnificence — And Unprecedented Danger — Of Mount Everest

Standing 29,032 feet tall, Mount Everest is famous for being the highest peak in the world, but there's far more to this natural wonder than its height.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 28, 2022

Explore The Unparalleled Magnificence — And Unprecedented Danger — Of Mount Everest

Standing 29,032 feet tall, Mount Everest is famous for being the highest peak in the world, but there's far more to this natural wonder than its height.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 28, 2022

How The Tommy Gun Went From A Weapon Of ‘Law And Order’ To A Favorite Of Notorious Criminals

The Tommy gun was intended to be a military weapon, but as organized crime skyrocketed during Prohibition and the Great Depression, it soon became the firearm of choice for gangsters like Al Capone.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jun 27, 2022

How The Tommy Gun Went From A Weapon Of ‘Law And Order’ To A Favorite Of Notorious Criminals

The Tommy gun was intended to be a military weapon, but as organized crime skyrocketed during Prohibition and the Great Depression, it soon became the firearm of choice for gangsters like Al Capone.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • June 27, 2022