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How Prince Philip Became Queen Elizabeth's Unlikely Husband
By Lily Rothman
Albert Einstein's 'Magnificent Birthday Gift'
By Olivia B. Waxman
How Theodore Roosevelt Fell in Love With the American West
By H.W. Brands
Former U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power Has a Lot of Stories to Tell—and No Problem Talking
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The Mystery Around Jeffrey Epstein's Fortune
While he’s frequently been called a billionaire, his net worth is hard to ascertain
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This Woman Climbed the Statue of Liberty to Protest Family Separation. One Year Later, She's Wondering What's Really Changed
Patricia Okoumou climbed the Statue of Liberty to protest the detention of migrant children. A year later, she struggles to find support.
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July 2, 2019
Remembering John Shearer, Photographer of Iconic American Moments
John Shearer captured on camera iconic American moments ranging from John-John's salute of John F. Kennedy's casket to Muhammad Ali's 1971 fight with Joe Frazier. But his favorite project, according to his wife Marianne, was...
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Audrey Hepburn — born May 4, 1929 — was just a teenager when she first became involved in Dutch resistance against the Nazis
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Ex-CIA Spy Who Inspired 'Argo', Dies at 78
Mendez masterminded a daring plan to rescue six Americans from Tehran in 1980
By Eli Meixler
January 21, 2019
Rapper Cardi B Disses President Trump Over the Shutdown
The performer is the latest to join the chorus of celebrities slamming the longest-ever federal government shutdown
By Melissa Cheok, Jihye Lee and Natnicha Chuwiruch / Bloomberg
January 17, 2019
The Most Iconic Episode From the Life of Blackbeard Is How It Ended. Here's How the Pirate Really Died
According to some later accounts, Blackbeard’s head was turned into a punch bowl
By Eric Jay Dolin
November 21, 2018
Inside the Unsung Life of the Man Who Was John F. Kennedy’s Most Personal Assistant
The memory of this character in the life of the 35th president remains alive among his Berryville neighbors and friends
By Barbara A. Perry and Alfred Reaves IV
November 20, 2018
Buttonholes for a Royal Bride: What It Was Like to Help Make Queen Elizabeth's 1947 Wedding Dress
Behind the scenes at the Nov. 20, 1947, royal wedding, hundreds worked to make sure then-Princess Elizabeth would have the wedding of her dreams
By Jennifer Robson
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The Meaning of Matthew Shepard
Katie Couric sat down with the Shepards for an extended conversation
By Katie Couric
October 31, 2018
Provocateur Stormy Daniels Takes an Unexpected Turn in the National Spotlight
To understand what it means to be famous like Stormy Daniels, for the reasons she is famous, spend time with her in a public space. She walks quickly, her head down, blending in with the...
By Susanna Schrobsdorff
October 18, 2018
What Shakespeare’s Wife Could Tell Us
This post is in partnership with the History News Network, the website that puts the news into historical perspective. A version of the article below was originally published at HNN. Shakespeare’s wife Anne Hathaway could...
By Katherine West Scheil / History News Network
October 8, 2018
World War I's Most Legendary American Soldier Didn't Want to Fight. Here's What Changed the Pacifist's Mind
On Oct. 8, 1918, Alvin York single-handedly killed 25 and captured 132 of the enemy, forcing the German Army to retreat from their position
By Ray Cavanaugh
October 8, 2018
Columbus Believed He Would Find ‘Blemmyes’ and ‘Sciapods’ — Not People — in the New World
Why, one might ask, had he expected to find monsters?
By Peter C. Mancall, University of Southern California / The Conversation
October 7, 2018
Former President Jimmy Carter Is Still Building His Legacy, One Home at a Time
At 93, Jimmy Carter's gait is a little stiff, his back a bit stooped. He doesn't swing a hammer like he once did, preferring to work a table saw. But one week each year, the...
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Elon Musk Renews Baseless Attacks on Thailand Cave Expert
He called a British spelunker who helped save trapped kids a "child rapist"
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September 5, 2018
What President Trump Reveals in His Allusions to Nixon and McCarthy
The Evening ended badly. on Dec. 13, 1950, the Washington columnist Drew Pearson was being feted at a birthday dinner at the Sulgrave Club near Dupont Circle. A vocal opponent of Senator Joseph McCarthy, Pearson...
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From education crusaders to culinary innovators to evangelical activists, meet 31 people who are reshaping the South
By TIME Staff
July 26, 2018
Elon Musk Apologizes to British Cave Diver For 'Pedo' Comment
"The fault is mine and mine alone"
By Casey Quackenbush
July 18, 2018
The World War II Auto Mechanic in This Photo Is Queen Elizabeth II. Here's the Story Behind the Picture
Queen Elizabeth II was the first woman in the royal family to serve full-time in Britain's women's military during WWII
By Lily Rothman
May 25, 2018
'Miracle' Boy With Brain Injuries Wakes Up After Parents Sign Organ Donation Papers
After days of being brain dead, McKinley’s parents decided to donate his organs to five children in need that were a match for the teen
By Stephanie Petit / People
May 6, 2018
The Royal Baby's Middle Name Arthur Has a Deep But Dubious History
The newborn royal's name has many links to the past—but the name Arthur is likely to call to mind a very specific bit of British history
By Olivia B. Waxman
April 27, 2018
This Is People's Beautiful Issue Cover Star for 2018
Pink is one of the world's best-selling artists — and now also a Most Beautiful cover star
By Raisa Bruner
April 18, 2018
'He Held Her Hand All Day.' George H.W. Bush 'Broken-Hearted' After the Death of Barbara Bush
The former First Lady died at the age of 92
By Mahita Gajanan
April 17, 2018
'We'll Always Be Grateful.' Barack and Michelle Obama Offer Condolences to Bush Family
Barbara Bush reflected "the very best of the American spirit," they said
By Alana Abramson
April 17, 2018
'Grit & Grace, Brains & Beauty.' Here's What Every Living President Said About Barbara Bush
Many highlighted her public service and commitment to her family
By Sophia Rosenbaum
April 17, 2018
Billionaire Matthew Mellon Dies in Mexican Rehab at 53
The banking heir turned a $2 million investment in cryptocurrency into $1 billion
By Alexia Fernandez / People
April 17, 2018
Man Suffers 'Thunderclap' Headaches From Hottest Chili
He ate a "Carolina Reaper" — the world's most intense chili — at a hot-pepper-eating contest
By Laignee Barron
April 10, 2018
Ingraham to Take a Vacation Amidst David Hogg Scandal
She mocked the Parkland shooting survivor on Twitter
By Jamie Ducharme
March 31, 2018
Missing Nobel Winner Found Wandering Rural Road in a Daze
His wife was also found dead, but authorities do not suspect foul play
By Alexia Fernandez / People
March 15, 2018
What Happened When TIME Met Stephen Hawking 30 Years Ago
The famed British theoretical physicist died Wednesday at the age of 76
By Suyin Haynes
March 14, 2018
The Surprising Broadway Musical That Provided the Soundtrack to a Real-Life Royal Romance
'People Will Say We're In Love' is still one of Queen Elizabeth's favorite songs
By Flora Carr
March 13, 2018
Forest Service Chief Retires Amid Misconduct Investigation
The agency launched an investigation after a report detailed claims of pervasive harassment
By Laignee Barron
March 8, 2018
This Photo of Harriet Tubman Was Lost for Close to a Century
The image was found in an album the Library of Congress acquired at auction
By Olivia B. Waxman
March 6, 2018
Natalie Wood's Death Has Been Ruled Suspicious. Here’s What to Know About the Actor’s Mysterious Drowning
The actor's mysterious 1981 drowning is back in the news
By Aric Jenkins
February 2, 2018
How a Self-Made 18th-Century Tycoon Built the First Charity for Kids
The surprising tale of Thomas Coram
By Flora Carr
February 2, 2018
Everyone Was Wrong About the Real 'Rosie the Riveter’ for Decades. Here’s How the Mystery Was Solved
The inside story of the search for the real woman who inspired a famous image
By James J. Kimble
January 23, 2018
How One Scientist Broke Through the 'Brick Wall' for Women in Chemistry
Gertrude B. Elion was born on Jan. 23, 1918
By Ray Cavanaugh
January 23, 2018
Apple Is Partnering With Malala's Non-Profit to Educate More Than 100,000 Girls
"I want to see every girl decide their future"
By Katie Reilly
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The Surprisingly Complicated Meaning of Chicago West's Name
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By Lisa Marie Segarra
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Disney's President Trump Robot Can Talk
"It's a privilege to serve as the President of the United States," the robot says
By Laignee Barron
December 19, 2017
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Hamilton
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By Lily Rothman
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Billy Bush Hits Back at Trump’s
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Former NBC interviewer Billy Bush said he felt compelled to speak out after the president reportedly began claiming the tape was fabricated
By Laignee Barron
December 4, 2017
'It's Sad That Her Name Has Become a Joke.' What to Know About the Real Pocahontas
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