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Cooper Koch’s Emmy Nomination Sparked a Prison Call. Lyle Menendez Was on the Line

Here’s what the convicted murderer had to say.

By Catherine Caruso
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Walt Disney: 7 Things You Didn't Know About the Man and the Magic

Take a look at seven lesser-known facts about the man and the institution he created.

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The Drama That Fueled Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours’

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Lionel Messi Collabed With Stanley

By Josiah Soto
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The Story Behind Christopher Reeve's Accident

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Inside Disneyland’s “Black Sunday” Opening

By Tyler Piccotti

Notable Now

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Stephen Colbert

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Donald Trump

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Billy Joel

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Connie Francis

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True Crime

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Erik Menendez

The convicted murderer’s attorney is calling for his release after he was transported to a medical facility.

By Biography.com Editors, Catherine Caruso and Colin McEvoy
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Why an American Idol Crew Member Was Murdered

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The Perplexing Disappearance of Amy Bradley

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Jeffrey Epstein

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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?

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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Mariah Carey

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Ozzy Osbourne

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The Plane Crash That Changed Ozzy Osbourne’s Life

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A Lost Rock Star Statue Reappeared After 37 Years

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Ilona Maher’s Go-To Mascara Is Just $8 On Amazon

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Kate Middleton & Meghan Markle's Shoes Are on Sale

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Prime Day AncestryDNA Deals 2025: Save 67% Today

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Prime Day Kindle Deals 2025: Save Up to 35%

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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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Mein Kampf Was Initially a Total Flop

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Hakeem Jeffries

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John Hancock Was a Revolutionary Icon—and a Smuggler

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