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Who Is Payton Leutner, The Girl Who Nearly Died In The Infamous Slender Man Stabbing?

On May 31, 2014, sixth graders Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier tried to murder their friend Payton Leutner in the woods of Wisconsin — to please Slender Man.

By Jessica O'Connor • Sep 13, 2022

Who Is Payton Leutner, The Girl Who Nearly Died In The Infamous Slender Man Stabbing?

On May 31, 2014, sixth graders Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier tried to murder their friend Payton Leutner in the woods of Wisconsin — to please Slender Man.

By Jessica O'Connor • September 13, 2022

Michigan Man Shoots Wife, Daughter, And Dog After Becoming Obsessed With QAnon Theories

Igor Lanis had been struggling with his mental health after diving down the "Q rabbit hole," and he died in a shootout with police after murdering his wife.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 13, 2022

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Michigan Man Shoots Wife, Daughter, And Dog After Becoming Obsessed With QAnon Theories

Igor Lanis had been struggling with his mental health after diving down the "Q rabbit hole," and he died in a shootout with police after murdering his wife.

By Austin Harvey • September 13, 2022

Myrtle Brown Disappeared 32 Years Ago — And A Segment On NBC Helped Her Family Find Out What Happened To Her

Myrtle Brown's family last heard from her in May 1990, when she left home to visit a friend in New York City.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 13, 2022

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Myrtle Brown Disappeared 32 Years Ago — And A Segment On NBC Helped Her Family Find Out What Happened To Her

Myrtle Brown's family last heard from her in May 1990, when she left home to visit a friend in New York City.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 13, 2022

Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2022

Inside Hearst Castle, The Lavish California Estate Built By The 20th Century’s Biggest Newspaper Tycoon

Between 1919 and 1947, William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan constructed a sprawling palace in San Simeon, California complete with 165 rooms, elaborate swimming pools, and even a private zoo.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2022

Why Indigenous Peoples’ Day Is More Than A Counter-Celebration

First proposed in 1977, Indigenous Peoples' Day aims to replace the increasingly controversial Columbus Day by honoring Native American history.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 12, 2022

Why Indigenous Peoples’ Day Is More Than A Counter-Celebration

First proposed in 1977, Indigenous Peoples' Day aims to replace the increasingly controversial Columbus Day by honoring Native American history.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 12, 2022

The Story Of The Mysterious Umbrella Man Who Conspiracy Theorists Think Signaled JFK’s Assassination

In November 1963, President Kennedy was shot and killed as his motorcade passed in front of the "Umbrella Man." Did this shadowy figure conspire in the President's assassination?

By Katie Serena • Sep 10, 2022

The Story Of The Mysterious Umbrella Man Who Conspiracy Theorists Think Signaled JFK’s Assassination

In November 1963, President Kennedy was shot and killed as his motorcade passed in front of the "Umbrella Man." Did this shadowy figure conspire in the President's assassination?

By Katie Serena • September 10, 2022

Inside The Harrowing Escape Of 9/11 Survivor Michael Hingson And His Beloved Guide Dog

Blind since birth, Michael Hingson relied on his guide dog Roselle to lead him down 78 floors of the North Tower during the 9/11 terrorist attacks — and she did.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 10, 2022

Inside The Harrowing Escape Of 9/11 Survivor Michael Hingson And His Beloved Guide Dog

Blind since birth, Michael Hingson relied on his guide dog Roselle to lead him down 78 floors of the North Tower during the 9/11 terrorist attacks — and she did.

By Erin Kelly • September 10, 2022

A Lost Fragment Of A Dead Sea Scroll Was Just Discovered — In A Montana Living Room

This tiny papyrus fragment is 2,700 years old and is one of just three that has ever been discovered from the First Temple Period.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 9, 2022

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A Lost Fragment Of A Dead Sea Scroll Was Just Discovered — In A Montana Living Room

This tiny papyrus fragment is 2,700 years old and is one of just three that has ever been discovered from the First Temple Period.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 9, 2022

Virginia Restaurant Apologizes For 9/11-Themed Menu — Including Items Like ‘Pentagon Pie’ And A ‘Remember-Tini’

The Clubhouse at Aquia Harbor's "Patriot Day 2022 Seafood Sunday" menu is just the latest in a long line of marketing gimmicks from brands trying to capitalize on tragedy.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 9, 2022

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Virginia Restaurant Apologizes For 9/11-Themed Menu — Including Items Like ‘Pentagon Pie’ And A ‘Remember-Tini’

The Clubhouse at Aquia Harbor's "Patriot Day 2022 Seafood Sunday" menu is just the latest in a long line of marketing gimmicks from brands trying to capitalize on tragedy.

By Austin Harvey • September 9, 2022

Who Killed Elizabeth Short? 7 Possible Suspects In The Horrifying Black Dahlia Murder

The 1947 murder of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short has baffled investigators for over 75 years. Was one of these jealous, criminal, or even famous men the Black Dahlia's killer?

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 8, 2022

Who Killed Elizabeth Short? 7 Possible Suspects In The Horrifying Black Dahlia Murder

The 1947 murder of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short has baffled investigators for over 75 years. Was one of these jealous, criminal, or even famous men the Black Dahlia's killer?

By Kaleena Fraga • September 8, 2022