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This Founding Father—Not Betsy Ross—Probably Designed the First American Flag

Evidence suggests Francis Hopkinson created the pattern.

By Tyler Piccotti
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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
Jun 17, 2026
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Inside Michelle McNamara's Obsessive Hunt for the Golden State Killer

By Jordan Zakarin
Jun 17, 2026
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Reagan Simmons-Hancock from ‘Maternal Instinct’

By Tyler Piccotti
Jun 16, 2026
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Jelly Roll

By Tyler Piccotti
Jun 16, 2026
Golden Globe Awards - Season 71

12 Famous Fearless Females of Funny

By Paulette Cohn
Jun 16, 2026

Notable Now

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Dua Lipa

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All About Karmelo Anthony’s Case and Murder Trial

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Michael Jackson

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Pink

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True Crime

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Who Is Former NFL Star Darron Lee? All About the Super Bowl Winner Charged with First-Degree Murder

Lee is accused of killing his girlfriend in Tennessee.

By Tyler Piccotti
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Where Is Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Now? Inside Her Life After Prison

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Where Is Taylor Parker’s Ex Wade Griffin Today?

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Where Is Convicted Killer Taylor Parker Now?

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The Story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Her Mother

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All About Anna Kepner’s Stepbrother Timothy Hudson

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Who Is Brendan Banfield?

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All About Rachel Nickell and Her Killing

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Rachel Nickell’s Killer Robert Napper Now

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
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51 Inspiring Famous Women in History

By Janaya Wecker, Catherine Caruso
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Athletes

Ferrari F1 driver Lewis Hamilton is featured in Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'

Lewis Hamilton

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Cristiano Ronaldo

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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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Musicians

Oliver Tree performs during the Exit Festival 2024 at Petrovaradin Fortress on July 11, 2024 in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Oliver Tree Killed in Helicopter Crash

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Morgan Wallen

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Michael Jackson walks into the Santa Maria Superior Court on the fifth day of his child molestation trial March 7, 2005 in Santa Maria, California.

Inside Michael Jackson’s 2005 Criminal Trial

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

Shakira

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

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Harvey Milk

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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

Activists

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How Gilbert Baker Created the Rainbow Pride Flag

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Marsha P. Johnson

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14 LGBTQ Rights Activists You Should Know

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Sylvia Rivera

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