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The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Seated proudly at the west end of Washington, D.C.’s National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most beloved American monuments. Here are a few things to know on its 100th anniversary.

M. Arbeiter






Max Pacioretty lies on the ice after being body-checked by Zdeno Chara.

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway, here's a look back at the sport’s most brutal injuries—and how they made the game safer.

Erin McCarthy


Here are a few ways you can help.

It’s easy to feel helpless after a mass shooting. The problem can feel insurmountable, but mass shootings are preventable—and action is an antidote to despair.

Scott Beggs
Mount Everest at sunrise

Mount Everest is the tallest and highest peak on Earth. Or is it? Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most famous mountain.

M. Arbeiter




Faye Dunaway as notorious gangster Bonnie Parker and Warren Beatty as Clyde Barrow in 'Bonnie & Clyde' (1967)

Though organized crime tends to be a boys' club, there have been a slate of deadly women who have broken into its ranks.

Kristy Puchko




Though he wasn’t fond of swearing, Theodore Roosevelt didn't always speak softly—he was capable of delivering a brutal insult when he felt it was appropriate.

Erin McCarthy