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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

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

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

Inside The Chilling Murder Of Pregnant 19-Year-Old Erin Corwin

Erin Corwin thought her lover Christopher Lee was going to propose to her on June 28, 2014 — but instead, he strangled her and threw her down a mine shaft near Joshua Tree National Park.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jun 26, 2022

Inside The Chilling Murder Of Pregnant 19-Year-Old Erin Corwin

Erin Corwin thought her lover Christopher Lee was going to propose to her on June 28, 2014 — but instead, he strangled her and threw her down a mine shaft near Joshua Tree National Park.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • June 26, 2022

How Kim Broderick Helped Put Her Mother Betty Broderick Behind Bars After She Murdered Her Father And Stepmom

In November 1989, Kim Broderick's mother Betty Broderick shot and killed her ex-husband Dan and his new wife Linda Kolkena in a jealous rage — then Kim delivered damning testimony against her.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 25, 2022

How Kim Broderick Helped Put Her Mother Betty Broderick Behind Bars After She Murdered Her Father And Stepmom

In November 1989, Kim Broderick's mother Betty Broderick shot and killed her ex-husband Dan and his new wife Linda Kolkena in a jealous rage — then Kim delivered damning testimony against her.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 25, 2022

New York City Woman Escapes Her Kidnapper By Leaving A Note To Call The Police In Grubhub

"Please call the police ... please don't make it obvious."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 24, 2022

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New York City Woman Escapes Her Kidnapper By Leaving A Note To Call The Police In Grubhub

"Please call the police ... please don't make it obvious."

By Kaleena Fraga • June 24, 2022

Inside Operation Northwoods, The U.S. Military Plot To Incite A War With Cuba

Devised by the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1962, Operation Northwoods called for CIA agents to attack U.S. military personnel and civilians so they could blame it on Cuba's communist regime.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 24, 2022

Inside Operation Northwoods, The U.S. Military Plot To Incite A War With Cuba

Devised by the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1962, Operation Northwoods called for CIA agents to attack U.S. military personnel and civilians so they could blame it on Cuba's communist regime.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 24, 2022

Inside The Tragic Murder Of Ennis Cosby, Bill Cosby’s Son Who Was Killed In Cold Blood

On January 16, 1997, Ennis Cosby pulled his car over to the side of a Los Angeles interstate to change a tire and was brutally gunned down by Mikhail Markhasev during a failed robbery.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 24, 2022

Inside The Tragic Murder Of Ennis Cosby, Bill Cosby’s Son Who Was Killed In Cold Blood

On January 16, 1997, Ennis Cosby pulled his car over to the side of a Los Angeles interstate to change a tire and was brutally gunned down by Mikhail Markhasev during a failed robbery.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 24, 2022

Remnants Of The Shipwreck That Inspired ‘The Goonies’ Were Just Discovered Along The Oregon Coast

Legends of the shipwreck long tantalized Oregonians and may have even inspired Steven Spielberg's 1985 film The Goonies.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 23, 2022

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Remnants Of The Shipwreck That Inspired ‘The Goonies’ Were Just Discovered Along The Oregon Coast

Legends of the shipwreck long tantalized Oregonians and may have even inspired Steven Spielberg's 1985 film The Goonies.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 23, 2022

A 9-Year-Old Girl In Arizona Died From A Lice Infestation — And Now Her Mother And Grandmother Are Facing Murder Charges

Sandra and Elizabeth Kraykovich were charged with first-degree murder following the death of Sandra's daughter, Kelcye, from anemia brought on by an untreated case of lice.

By Erik Hawkins • Jun 23, 2022

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A 9-Year-Old Girl In Arizona Died From A Lice Infestation — And Now Her Mother And Grandmother Are Facing Murder Charges

Sandra and Elizabeth Kraykovich were charged with first-degree murder following the death of Sandra's daughter, Kelcye, from anemia brought on by an untreated case of lice.

By Erik Hawkins • June 23, 2022