Fascinating Articles And Galleries On The United States

Baby Jessica, The 18-Month-Old Girl Who Fell 22 Feet Down A Texas Well — And Miraculously Survived

Jessica McClure was playing in her aunt's backyard when she fell into a narrow well shaft in October 1987. And for the next 58 hours, the nation watched breathlessly as rescuers worked to free her.

By Rivy Lyon Jan 26, 2024

Baby Jessica, The 18-Month-Old Girl Who Fell 22 Feet Down A Texas Well — And Miraculously Survived

Jessica McClure was playing in her aunt's backyard when she fell into a narrow well shaft in October 1987. And for the next 58 hours, the nation watched breathlessly as rescuers worked to free her.

By Rivy Lyon January 26, 2024

Inside The Grisly Unsolved Murder Of Aspiring Playboy Model Paula Sladewski

Paula Sladewski was just 26 years old when she was found burned beyond recognition in a Miami dumpster in 2010 — and her killer has never been identified.

By Austin Harvey Jan 23, 2024

Inside The Grisly Unsolved Murder Of Aspiring Playboy Model Paula Sladewski

Paula Sladewski was just 26 years old when she was found burned beyond recognition in a Miami dumpster in 2010 — and her killer has never been identified.

By Austin Harvey January 23, 2024

The Brutal Murder Of Elizabeth Olten, The Nine-Year-Old Killed In Cold Blood By Her Teenage Neighbor

Elizabeth Olten knew and trusted 15-year-old Alyssa Bustamante — but her "friend" turned out to be a thrill killer who had horrific plans for her.

By Rivy Lyon Jan 22, 2024

The Brutal Murder Of Elizabeth Olten, The Nine-Year-Old Killed In Cold Blood By Her Teenage Neighbor

Elizabeth Olten knew and trusted 15-year-old Alyssa Bustamante — but her "friend" turned out to be a thrill killer who had horrific plans for her.

By Rivy Lyon January 22, 2024

The Heartbreaking Death Of Otis Redding, The ‘Crown Prince Of Soul’ Who Perished In A Plane Crash

Just days after recording "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," 26-year-old Otis Redding and four members of his band died when their plane crashed in Wisconsin.

By Cara Johnson Jan 22, 2024

The Heartbreaking Death Of Otis Redding, The ‘Crown Prince Of Soul’ Who Perished In A Plane Crash

Just days after recording "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," 26-year-old Otis Redding and four members of his band died when their plane crashed in Wisconsin.

By Cara Johnson January 22, 2024

Inside Kurt Cobain’s House Where He Took His Own Life In 1994 — And What’s Happened To It Since

Although he only owned it for three months before he died by suicide on the property, Kurt Cobain's Seattle house has become a makeshift shrine to the Nirvana frontman.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 22, 2024

Inside Kurt Cobain’s House Where He Took His Own Life In 1994 — And What’s Happened To It Since

Although he only owned it for three months before he died by suicide on the property, Kurt Cobain's Seattle house has become a makeshift shrine to the Nirvana frontman.

By Marco Margaritoff January 22, 2024

How Michelle McNamara Outpaced The Police In Finding The Golden State Killer — And Died In The Process

"I'll Be Gone In The Dark" author Michelle McNamara was obsessed with the Golden State Killer — an obsession that led to her death from a drug overdose in April 2016.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 20, 2024

How Michelle McNamara Outpaced The Police In Finding The Golden State Killer — And Died In The Process

"I'll Be Gone In The Dark" author Michelle McNamara was obsessed with the Golden State Killer — an obsession that led to her death from a drug overdose in April 2016.

By Marco Margaritoff January 20, 2024

‘In God We Trust’: The True Story Behind The Official Motto Of The United States

The phrase "In God we trust" has appeared on all American currency since 1957, but its controversial history goes back much further than that.

By Austin Harvey Jan 20, 2024

‘In God We Trust’: The True Story Behind The Official Motto Of The United States

The phrase "In God we trust" has appeared on all American currency since 1957, but its controversial history goes back much further than that.

By Austin Harvey January 20, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Rod Blanchard, The Father Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Rod Blanchard thought his daughter Gypsy Rose was terminally ill — until she orchestrated the murder of her abusive mother in 2015.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 19, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Rod Blanchard, The Father Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Rod Blanchard thought his daughter Gypsy Rose was terminally ill — until she orchestrated the murder of her abusive mother in 2015.

By Kaleena Fraga January 19, 2024

Jody Plauché Was Sexually Assaulted — Then His Father Killed His Abuser

Jody Plauché was just 11 when he was kidnapped and repeatedly raped by his karate teacher Jeff Doucet — then in March 1984, his father Gary Plauché took deadly revenge.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 18, 2024

Jody Plauché Was Sexually Assaulted — Then His Father Killed His Abuser

Jody Plauché was just 11 when he was kidnapped and repeatedly raped by his karate teacher Jeff Doucet — then in March 1984, his father Gary Plauché took deadly revenge.

By Kaleena Fraga January 18, 2024