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He Was the Balloon Boy. Now Falcon Heene Is All Grown Up

The family behind the 2009 hoax shares their story in a new Netflix documentary.

By Michael Natale
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The 2025 Emmy Nominations Are Here. Kathy Bates and Owen Cooper Are Among the Historic Nominees

The awards ceremony is months away, but these notable nominees already have cause for an extra bit of celebration.

By Michael Natale
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Mein Kampf Was Initially a Total Flop

By Donna Raskin
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Everything We Know About Monster Season 4

By Tyler Piccotti
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Inside Morgan Wallen’s Promising Baseball Career

By Tyler Piccotti
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Inside Disneyland’s “Black Sunday” Opening

By Tyler Piccotti

Notable Now

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Shane Gillis

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Beyoncé

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Vanessa Hudgens

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Jeffrey Epstein

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True Crime

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An American Idol Music Supervisor Was Murdered. The Possible Motive Is Heartbreaking

Police have outlined what the evidence suggests about the deaths of Robin Kaye and her husband.

By Adrienne Donica
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The Perplexing Disappearance of Amy Bradley

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The Idaho Murders Case: A Complete Timeline

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The Bombshell From Bryan Kohberger’s Plea Hearing

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After Prison, Charles Ponzi Kept Scamming

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Suspected Gilgo Beach Killer Had a Normal Family

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Where Is Serial Killer John Robinson Now?

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9 Key Members of the Manson Family

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Larry Hoover

People You Should Know

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Meet 14 LGBTQ Rights Activists Who Have Shaped History and Inspired Generations

Harvey Milk, Audre Lorde, and Elliot Page are just a few LGBTQ rights activists who fought for equality.

By Catherine Caruso
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How the Gallaudet Four Paved the Way for the ADA

By Michael Natale
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22 Famous Scientists You Should Know

By Tyler Piccotti
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11 Notable Artists from the Harlem Renaissance

By Tyler Piccotti
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10 Famous Explorers Who Connected the World

Athletes

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Meet Wimbledon Finalist Amanda Anisimova’s Family

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How Serena and Venus Williams’ Father Pushed Them

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Get to Know Cooper Flagg’s Family

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Kevin Durant

Musicians

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A Lost Rock Star Statue Reappeared After 37 Years

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Where Are the Backstreet Boys Now?

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Justin Bieber

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The Story of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love

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Kate Middleton & Meghan Markle's Shoes Are on Sale

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Prime Day Audible Deals 2025: Get 3 Months Free

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Culture

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The 12 Greatest Unsolved Disappearances

By Michael Natale
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Why Francis Hopkinson Likely Designed ‘Old Glory’

By Tyler Piccotti
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Who Was the Model for the Statue of Liberty?

By Donna Raskin
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A New Doc Examines the Titan Implosion

By Tyler Piccotti

Scientists

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Sally Ride

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See The Real-Life Heroes Depicted in ‘Apollo 13'

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Did This Newly Found Compass Belong to Copernicus?

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Stephen Hawking

Political Figures

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Andrew Cuomo

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Hakeem Jeffries

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John Hancock Was a Revolutionary Icon—and a Smuggler

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4 U.S. Presidents Who Won the Nobel Peace Prize

Activists

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How the Greensboro Four Began the Sit-In Movement

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How Gilbert Baker Created the Rainbow Pride Flag

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Sylvia Rivera

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Greta Thunberg