Eddie Long, controversial megachurch leader, dies age 63
The Baptist leader was dogged by reports of impropriety and infidelity as he grew a tiny congregation to 25,000 people
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Internet, animal rights helped shut down Ringling Bros.
In an online era, “The Greatest Show on Earth” didn’t seem so great after enthralling fans since Ulysses S. Grant was president
Dollhouses as history, and therapy
At 88 years old, renowned sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer finds emotional connection to her childhood, and the family she lost, through her dollhouses
St. Paul’s Chapel: Witness to history
The New York City church where George Washington prayed as he assumed the presidency has also been the scene of events that gave it the “horrible opportunity” to minister
A final salute to Eric Fanning
As he departs the Pentagon, the first openly-gay Secretary of the Army talks about leading the military branch following the end of “Don’t ask, don’t tell”
A lens trained on history
Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza on the moments capturing Barack Obama as both a president and a man
Almanac: Boston’s Great Molasses Flood
On January 15, 1919, a sticky tsunami flattened entire blocks of the city’s North End
John Kerry makes peace with man who tried to kill him
Vietnam vet told a 70-year-old former Viet Cong soldier who was part of ambush against Kerry's team he was happy they were both alive
Pats set record, Falcons cruise in NFL playoffs
Playoffs have a familiar feel as New England advances to an NFL-record sixth straight conference title game; Matt Ryan put on a show against Seattle
Miss. town to reconsider "Great Americans Day" designation on MLK Day, mayor says
A Biloxi City Councilman said after the social media firestorm: "You know, we’re all looking at it and saying, ‘Hey, we need to change it'"
Woman abducted as an infant reunites with biological parents
The young woman born as Kamiyah Mobley was allegedly kidnapped when she was just hours old and raised by the woman accused of taking her
"The Greatest Show on Earth" to close after 146 years, Ringling Brothers says
Ringling Bros. has two touring circuses this season and will perform 30 shows between now and May, with the final performance on Long Island on May 21.
Ky. woman shot by officers before bodies of slain family found, police say
Courtney Taylor brandished a handgun at officers after they were called to her house and they found the bodies of her husband, Larry Taylor, and their two teenage daughters
National Park scenic drive closes indefinitely after rock slide
Nobody was injured, but officials say Zion Scenic Drive is impassable and will remain closed untl further notice
Going into the shadows to stay in America? DREAMers face uncertain future
Undocumented immigrants who came to U.S. as children, known as DREAMers, worry about deportation as Trump prepares to take office
Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded group near tomb
D.C. gunman appeared to vent about problems with luxury condo
Here's how Jensen Huang's abrupt resignation unfolded at Nvidia
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Iconic NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64
Man accused of burying baby tried to flee state, authorities say
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