Historic Mafia Takedowns: The Biggest Organized Crime Busts in U.S. History
1936: Brothel bust unlucky for Luciano The organized crime network known as the American Mafia or La Cosa Nostra (Italian for “our thing”) took shape during the Prohibition era of the 1920s when Italian-American gangs in major cities like New York and …
Read moreFrank Buckles, America’s Last Surviving WWI Veteran, Passes Away at 110, Marking the End of an Era
Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last known living American veteran of World War I, died on Sunday, February 27, three weeks after celebrating his 110th birthday. In recent years, the frail but spirited veteran had emerged as a cherished symbol of the Great …
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William Wallace: Could Scotland’s Hero Be the True Inspiration Behind Robin Hood?
Over the course of 700 years, the outlaw of Sherwood Forest who robs from the rich to give to the poor has emerged as one of the most enduring folk heroes in popular culture. Beginning in the 15th century and perhaps earlier, Christian revelers in certain …
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Early Environmentalists
The green movement has gained momentum since April 22, 1970, when 20 million people participated in the very first Earth Day. But can we really call ourselves the greenest generation? Eco-friendly initiatives—many closely resembling our modern efforts—date …
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How One Mother’s Determination Helped Secure the 19th Amendment and Women’s Right to Vote | HISTORY
Minutes after Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment , essentially ending American women’s decades-long quest for the right to vote , a young man with a red rose pinned to his lapel fled to the attic of the state capitol and camped out there until the …
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Taylor Swift Reportedly Unmoved by Scooter Braun’s Recent Praise, Insiders Say It’s ‘Too Little, Too Late’ After Their Five-Year Feud
Taylor Swift feels Scooter Braun‘s high praise five years after their infamous feud is too late, insiders claim. Former record label executive Scooter, 43, offered the Bad Blood singer, 34, an olive branch this week when he described her as the one artist …
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Is the Patrick Mahomes-Travis Kelce Era in the NFL Slowly Winding Down? Experts Weigh In on the Future of the Dynamic Duo
Looking at the Chiefs’ 5-0 start, you’d think things are running smoothly, right? Well, not so fast. There’s a little wrinkle in the fabric, and it’s showing up in the stats. Despite Patrick Mahomes doing his thing, Kansas City’s red-zone efficiency …
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Enjoy Romantic Date Night at Yankees Postseason Game
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are out again in New York City … and this time they’re watching the Yankees play some postseason baseball. The power couple is in a suite at Yankee Stadium watching the Yanks play the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the …
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Keep It Low-Key at Game 1 of Yankees-Guardians ALCS, Avoiding the Spotlight
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attempted to go incognito at Game 1 of the American League Championship Series to cap off their whirlwind weekend in New York City. The couple were spotted at the suite level at Yankee Stadium in black baseball caps and dark …
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Travis Kelce Shines in Chiefs’ Win Over Saints as Taylor Swift Cheers Him On from the Kansas City Stands
Travis Kelce continued his upturn in form with a captivating display as the Chiefs beat New Orleans Saints 26-13 on Monday night, with Taylor Swift cheeing him from the stands in Kansas City. The win moves the Chiefs to 5-0 ahead of their bye week next …
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