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23 Influential Hispanic Americans Who Have Made History

For Hispanic Heritage Month, discover the accomplishments and lasting legacy of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Selena Quintanilla, Roberto Clemente, and more.

By Daisy Hernandez, Biography.com Editors and Ale Russian
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Lainey Wilson and Wrangler Released a New Cowgirl Clothing Collaboration

Two Western wear icons unite! 🤠

By AnnMarie Mattila
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The Tumultuous History of Oasis

By Tyler Piccotti
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Where Are the Menendez Brothers Now?

By Sara Kettler
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How Accurate Is ‘Monsters’ on the Menendez Case?

By Tyler Piccotti
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Get to Know ‘Monsters’ Breakout Star Cooper Koch

By Catherine Caruso

Notable Now

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Daniel Day-Lewis

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Sabrina Carpenter

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JD Vance

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Tim Walz

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Notorious Figures and Acts

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Why the Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents

Lyle and Erik Menendez cited emotional and sexual abuse, among other reasons, for the gruesome 1989 murders of their father and mother.

By Biography.com Editors and Jordan Zakarin
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Ruby Franke: The “Momfluencer” Who Became a Felon

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José Menendez: Perfectionist or Abusive Father?

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The Complicated Life of Kitty Menendez

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The 15 Best True Crime Podcasts

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Timeline: Adnan Syed’s Trial, Release, and Updates

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Timeline: Scott Peterson’s Murder Case and Trial

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Where Is Gypsy Rose Blanchard Now?

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15 Notorious Serial Killers in History

Culture

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5 Amazon Books About the Menendez Brothers

By Olivia Bria
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Lyle and Erik Speak in ‘The Menendez Brothers’ Doc

By Tyler Piccotti
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‘Monster’ Season 3 Features Killer Ed Gein

By Tyler Piccotti
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James Earl Jones Helped Schwarzenegger Be a Star

By Tyler Piccotti
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People You Should Know

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Roberto Clemente - Mini Biography

Outfielder Roberto Clemente broke National League batting records while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Devoted to charity work, Clemente died in a plane crash while on his way to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
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10 Famous Explorers Who Connected the World

By Caroline Redmond
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40 Famous Inventors Who Changed History

By Jamie Ballard
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22 Famous Scientists You Should Know

By Tyler Piccotti
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10 Famous Poets Whose Enduring Works We Still Read

By Tyler Piccotti

Connections

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Get to Know Rap Superstar Eminem’s 3 Children

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The Love Story of Morgane and Chris Stapleton

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Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn’s Private Relationship

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Elvis Presley’s Family Tree

Musicians

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All the 2024 CMA Award Nominees

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Sweet Meaning of Justin and Hailey's Son's Name

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Everything to Know About the 2024 MTV VMAs

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All the Major Winners at the 2024 ACM Awards

BIO Buys

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Jin of BTS Uses This Popular LANEIGE Toner

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How to Buy Sabrina Carpenter Concert Tickets

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Austin Butler Wears Vintage Black Carhartt Jacket

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How to Shop Taylor Swift’s New Lipstick Shade

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Jin of BTS Uses This Popular LANEIGE Toner

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Luke Bryan

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Kris Kristofferson

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Post Malone

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Brad Pitt

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Maggie Smith

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Everything We Know About ‘Monsters’ Season 2

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Hoda Kotb

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How to Buy Sabrina Carpenter Concert Tickets

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Austin Butler Wears Vintage Black Carhartt Jacket

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Brett Favre

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Ellen DeGeneres