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Lionel Messi

The Argentinian soccer star is an 8-time Ballon d’Or winner.

By Biography.com Editors, Adrienne Donica, Tyler Piccotti

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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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The True Story of the Gloriavale Cult

By Catherine Caruso

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Sylvia Rivera

By Biography.com Editors, Catherine Caruso

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Eternal Values Cult Leader Frederick von Mierers

By Catherine Caruso

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The Real Story of Tony Kiritsis, Dead Man’s Wire

By Tyler Piccotti

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Notable Now

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Dua Lipa

A24's "Backrooms" director Kane Parsons attends a Los Angeles screening

Get to Know ‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons

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Who Was ‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star Matt Brown?

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All About Karmelo Anthony’s Case and Murder Trial

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True Crime

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A State Supreme Court Overturned Alex Murdaugh’s Double Murder Convictions. Here’s What Happens Now.

Murdaugh will face a new trial, but remain in prison.

By Colin McEvoy, Tyler Piccotti

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The Murder of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan

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Who Is Dalton Eatherly?

kouri richins, a utah mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband, looks on during her murder trial at the summit county courthouse in park city, utah, monday, feb. 23, 2026. (ap photo/spenser heaps, pool)

Where Are Kouri Richins’s Children

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Where Is Kidnapping Hoaxer Sherri Papini Now?

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Where Is Mackenzie Shirilla Now?

kouri richins, a utah mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband, looks on during her murder trial at the summit county courthouse in park city, utah, monday, feb. 23, 2026. (ap photo/spenser heaps, pool)

All About Kouri Richins, Her Trial and Sentencing

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A History of Alex Murdaugh and His Family

Former 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flynn is accused of killing his wife Ashley Flynn in Ohio

Trial Delayed for ‘American Idol’ Alum Caleb Flynn

People You Should Know

2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals

How These Famous Arab Americans Made History

Salma Hayek, Rashida Tlaib, and Rami Malek are just a few notable Arab American trailblazers who have made their mark on society and culture.

By Catherine Caruso

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40 Famous Inventors Who Changed History

By Jamie Ballard

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15 Famous Veterans Who Served in the U.S. Military

By Catherine Caruso, Rachel Chang

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10 Comedians Who Never Made the ‘SNL’ Cast

By Tyler Piccotti, Rachel Chang

famous women

51 Inspiring Famous Women in History

By Janaya Wecker, Catherine Caruso

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Athletes

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has died; pictured here with wife Samantha and children Brexton and Lennix

Who Are Kyle Busch’s Wife and Children?

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has announced retirement

Aaron Rodgers

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Former NBA player Jason Collins, the first openly gay athlete, has died

Jason Collins

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Ronda Rousey

Musicians

The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" - Arrivals

Shakira

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Ella Langley

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Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges at 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards Red Carpet on November 19, 2025.

Lainey Wilson’s Relationship with Duck Hodges

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Lainey Wilson

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Culture

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15 Trailblazers to Honor for AAPI Heritage Month

By Catherine Caruso, Ale Russian

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Plane Flown by 'Ace of Aces' Pilot Finally Found

By Michael Natale

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Amelia Earhart

By Biography.com Editors, Tyler Piccotti

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5 Powerful and Influential Native American Women

By Sara Kettler

Scientists

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J Allen Hynek: The Man Who Made Us Watch the Skies

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8 Female Scientists Whose Discoveries Were Credited to Men

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Marie Curie

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Mae Jemison

Political Figures

Barney Frank attends Tribeca Talks: After the Movie: "Compared To What: The Improbable Journey Of Barney Frank" during the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival

Barney Frank

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George Washington

Shirley Chisholm speaks at a podium at the Democratic National Convention, Miami Beach, Florida, July 1972.

10 Shirley Chisholm Quotes That Show Her Determination and Fortitude

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11 Groundbreaking Women in U.S. Politics

Activists

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10 Powerful Greta Thunberg Quotes

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The Women’s Rights Movement and the Women of Seneca Falls

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10 Inspiring Malala Yousafzai Quotes

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Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” Speech May Not Have Contained That Famous Phrase