The 11 Worst Bridge Disasters In US History And Why They Happened
Everyday, millions cross bridges in the U.S. and trust they hold up. But these sturdy looking structures sometimes fail, and with disastrous, tragic results.
Read MoreEveryday, millions cross bridges in the U.S. and trust they hold up. But these sturdy looking structures sometimes fail, and with disastrous, tragic results.
Read MoreThe greatest U.S. presidents have remained universally respected, lauded for their leadership and achievements. But behind the portraits, not all was perfect.
Read MoreThe Apollo 1 exploded during a rehearsal test and killed Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White, and Roger B. Chaffee. Here's what happened to their bodies.
Read MoreThe assassination of Abraham Lincoln left the people of the U.S. reeling. As respectively as he is remembered today, his funeral was an event like no other.
Read MoreMuch has been said about Donald and Melania Trump's marriage, especially since Donald became a serious political figure. Some say their relationship is shady.
Read MoreCharles Manson has become synonymous with criminal insanity, and he wasn't alone. His cult of devoted followers had to follow a bunch of equally crazy rules.
Read MoreAfter the U.S. entered WWI, German citizens and civilians in the states, along with soldiers, were detained in POW camps in Georgia and Utah.
Read MoreAbraham Lincoln pardoned Joe Biden's ancestor for a grim crime in 1864. A claim of self-defense played a role motivating factor for the pardon.
Read MoreOsama Bin Laden, leader of the terrorist network Al Qaeda, was killed by American soldiers during the May 2, 2011 raid. Here's what happened to his body.
Read MoreAmerica's independence was hard-fought, with heroes like George Washington coming to the forefront. But there were just as many generals who were failures.
Read MoreA pop icon, two Oscar-nominated actors, and an Olympic champion were among those saved from the devastation of 9/11 by small twists of fate.
Read MoreEvery year in the U.S., thousands of criminal cases end in unremarkable trials. A few, though, lead to courtroom debacles and even bloodshed.
Read MoreAt 25 years old, Aaron Bushnell, a U.S. Air Force serviceman, self-immolated in protest of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. These were his final words.
Read MoreFor the survivors of the attacks on the World Trade Center, their experience evacuated the towers are harrowing and tragic.
Read MoreWWI was a catastrophe on all fronts, not least of which included the actions of the military men in charge, whose screwups led to the death of thousands.
Read MoreThe Hells Angels are not known for being a friendly and cuddly bunch. But even among them, there are some members who rank more dangerous than the rest.
Read MoreMore than 900 people died in a mass suicide in 1978 on the orders of Jonestown leader Jim Jones. But some escaped. Here's what happened to the survivors.
Read MoreAfter his time in office, former president Herbert Hoover met with Adolf Hitler while traveling Europe. Here's what we know about the meeting.
Read MoreJFK's three grandkids have been in the spotlight because of their Kennedy pedigree, but there's still a lot to learn about the three siblings.
Read MoreInfamous couple Bonnie and Clyde went on a crime spree from 1932 to 1934, gaining notoriety along the way.
Read MoreFormer American president Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919, at the age of 60. Here are the grim details about his untimely passing.
Read MoreThe September 11 attacks changed much in America and ushered in an era of war and fear. But what if 9/11 hadn't happened?
Read MoreThe collapse of the Knickerbocker Theatre roof in 1922 is one of the deadliest disasters in U.S. history. Over 90 people were killed.
Read MoreCaroline and John Kennedy Jr. had an atypical childhood growing up in the White House under the watchful eye of the president, first lady, and the media.
Read MoreThomas Jefferson is an important historical figure in the U.S. for several reasons, but he chose to leave out a major detail from his life on his gravestone.
Read MoreIt may be the most famous version of "Happy Birthday" ever sung. Here's what an expert said Marilyn Monroe's body language exuded while she was singing to JFK.
Read MoreFrom humble beginnings, Truman Capote managed to charm and manipulate his way into high society, surrounding himself with a who's-who of America's female elite.
Read More