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The Two Disputed Founders of Labor Day

Ahead of next week’s holiday, learn about labor activists Peter McGuire and Matthew Maguire, who have both been described as the “father of Labor Day.”

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

By Tyler Piccotti
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Plane Flown by ‘Ace of Aces’ Pilot Finally Found

By Michael Natale
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Possible Evidence of Amelia Earhart’s Plane

By Tim Newcomb
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New Photo Might Be a Clue in Earhart Mystery

By Tim Newcomb
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The Real Barbies Inspiring Margot Robbie's Outfits

By Chelsey Sanchez

Movies & TV

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The 2024 Oscar Winners and Nominees

By Adrienne Donica and Tyler Piccotti
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Every Best Picture Nominee Is Now Streaming

By Milan Polk
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Griselda Blanco’s Family Sues Netflix for Series

By Tyler Piccotti
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These Are the 2024 Emmy Award Nominees

By Tyler Piccotti
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Meet Mary Austin, the Woman Who Stole Freddie Mercury's Heart

Go inside Freddie Mercury's relationship with Mary Austin, the woman who inspired Queen's song "Love of My Life."
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Music

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Get to Know Eminem’s 3 Children, Including Newly Married Daughter Hailie Jade

By Tyler Piccotti
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All the Major Winners at the 2024 ACM Awards

By Emily Shiffer and Adrienne Donica
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How to Score Tickets to Pitbull's Tour

By Ysolt Usigan
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No Doubt Surprises Fans With Olivia Rodrigo

By Aimée Lutkin
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Carrie Underwood Is Expanding Her Music Empire

By Maggie Horton

Trivia

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Why Is the Academy Award Statue Called “Oscar?”

By Colin McEvoy
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Marilyn Monroe Didn't Actually Pose for the First Issue of 'Playboy'

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Which Historical Figures Are on U.S. Money?

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin and 6 Other Artists Who Were Blacklisted in Hollywood During the Red Scare

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Hunter Biden

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Henrietta Lacks

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Charles Lindbergh

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Was Christopher Columbus a Hero or Villain?

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Christopher Columbus

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Clara Barton

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