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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 • 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

33 Photos Of History’s Greatest Musicians Just Before They Made It Big

From Jimi Hendrix jamming in the Army to Lady Gaga playing dive bars, see some of history's most iconic rock stars on the cusp of fame.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 23, 2022

33 Photos Of History’s Greatest Musicians Just Before They Made It Big

From Jimi Hendrix jamming in the Army to Lady Gaga playing dive bars, see some of history's most iconic rock stars on the cusp of fame.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 23, 2022

This Navy Veteran Just Reunited With His Long-Lost First Love — Seven Decades After The Korean War Separated Them

In 1953, Duane Mann and Peggy Yamaguchi started planning their lives together before the end of the Korean War tore them apart.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 17, 2022

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This Navy Veteran Just Reunited With His Long-Lost First Love — Seven Decades After The Korean War Separated Them

In 1953, Duane Mann and Peggy Yamaguchi started planning their lives together before the end of the Korean War tore them apart.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 17, 2022

Missing Iditarod Sled Dog Found Safe — Months After Disappearing Into The Alaskan Wilderness

Leon the sled dog went missing in March after slipping out of a checkpoint, launching a months-long search.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 9, 2022

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Missing Iditarod Sled Dog Found Safe — Months After Disappearing Into The Alaskan Wilderness

Leon the sled dog went missing in March after slipping out of a checkpoint, launching a months-long search.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 9, 2022

These Rats Are Being Trained To Wear Tiny Backpacks — So That They Can Rescue Earthquake Survivors Trapped In Rubble

A scientist working with the Hero Rats Project is training rodents to navigate earthquake rubble, with promising results so far.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 7, 2022

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These Rats Are Being Trained To Wear Tiny Backpacks — So That They Can Rescue Earthquake Survivors Trapped In Rubble

A scientist working with the Hero Rats Project is training rodents to navigate earthquake rubble, with promising results so far.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 7, 2022

Inside Kevin Hines’ Miraculous Survival After Jumping Off The Golden Gate Bridge

Although 19-year-old Kevin Hines nearly severed his spine when he hit the water, he eventually recovered and now dedicates his life to suicide prevention.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 2, 2022

Inside Kevin Hines’ Miraculous Survival After Jumping Off The Golden Gate Bridge

Although 19-year-old Kevin Hines nearly severed his spine when he hit the water, he eventually recovered and now dedicates his life to suicide prevention.

By Erin Kelly • June 2, 2022

This Jewish WW2 Refugee Just Reunited With Her Long-Lost Daughter — Who She Placed Up For Adoption In 1942

Gerda Cole was 18 years old when she left her newborn daughter in the care of another family. Against all odds, the pair reunited 80 years later.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2022

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This Jewish WW2 Refugee Just Reunited With Her Long-Lost Daughter — Who She Placed Up For Adoption In 1942

Gerda Cole was 18 years old when she left her newborn daughter in the care of another family. Against all odds, the pair reunited 80 years later.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2022

Chicago Man Hears Screams Coming From An Abandoned Home — And Finds A Woman Who’d Been Chained Up For Days Inside

Community activist Antione Dobine was talking with neighbors on the city's South Side when he heard the victim's cries — and led police to the chilling discovery.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 25, 2022

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Chicago Man Hears Screams Coming From An Abandoned Home — And Finds A Woman Who’d Been Chained Up For Days Inside

Community activist Antione Dobine was talking with neighbors on the city's South Side when he heard the victim's cries — and led police to the chilling discovery.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 25, 2022

Cats Can Learn Each Others’ Names And Those Of Their Owners, Study Says

The study might give millions of cat owners around the world a reason to rejoice, as their pets are not only more attentive than they thought — but literally know their names.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2022

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Cats Can Learn Each Others’ Names And Those Of Their Owners, Study Says

The study might give millions of cat owners around the world a reason to rejoice, as their pets are not only more attentive than they thought — but literally know their names.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2022

Meet James J. Braddock, The Real-Life ‘Cinderella Man’ Boxer Who Became A Depression-Era Folk Hero

A down-and-out dockworker, James J. Braddock shocked America when he took the world heavyweight champion title from Max Baer in a legendary boxing match in 1935.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2022

Meet James J. Braddock, The Real-Life ‘Cinderella Man’ Boxer Who Became A Depression-Era Folk Hero

A down-and-out dockworker, James J. Braddock shocked America when he took the world heavyweight champion title from Max Baer in a legendary boxing match in 1935.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2022