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On August 6, 1945, the United States became the first — and so far, only — nation to use a nuclear weapon in war. That was the day the Enola
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Among the large field of Democrats runnin for president in 2020 is 67-year-old author and activist Marianne Williamson. She waged an unsuccessful campaign for Congress in 2014, and announced last
“Andrea Doria” Survivor Pierette Domenica Simpson“Andrea Doria” Survivor Pierette Domenica Simpson
On the night of July 25, 1956, the Italian luxury liner “Andrea Doria” was struck by the Swedish liner “Stockholm” about 40 miles off Nantucket, and sank some 11 hours
Gold Medalist Jami GoldmanGold Medalist Jami Goldman
A snowstorm in 1987 changed Jami Goldman’s life forever. She was 19 at the time, driving home with a friend from a ski trip, when their car slid into a
NASA’s Chris KraftNASA’s Chris Kraft
Last weekend we all celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. And one of the most important behind-the-scenes people responsible for the success of the mission —
Happy Birthday, Alex TrebekHappy Birthday, Alex Trebek
The answer: This iconic host of “Jeopoardy” since 1984 is marking his 79th birthday today, July 22nd. Who is Alex Trebek? I had so much fun that day, in November
Buzz Aldrin & Michael CollinsBuzz Aldrin & Michael Collins
On July 20th, 1969, Buzz Aldrin was 39 years old, a few months older than Neil Armstrong, as the two men became the first human beings ever to set foor
Chappaquiddick Author Leo DamoreChappaquiddick Author Leo Damore
Fifty years ago tonight, a young woman lost her life in a car accident in Massachusetts. Her name was Mary Jo Kopechne. She was 28 years old. She was the
Wally “Famous” AmosWally “Famous” Amos
Who doesn’t love a good chocolate chip cookie? One of the best was the original “Famous Amos” cookies, created by Wally Amos, who, as a young man, used to bake
JFK Jr. Aide RoseMarie TerenzioJFK Jr. Aide RoseMarie Terenzio
Twenty years ago today, the nation was shocked by the tragic news of the death of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette, and his sister-in-law Lauren Bessette in