‘Jaws’ was fiction; this was the terrifying true story

Fifty years since the release of “Jaws," this look back at the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks explores how a string of real-life deaths helped inspire the novel and film that redefined the summer blockbuster and reshaped public perception of sharks.

Why Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear

A 1997 bout between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield escalated into one of the most controversial and bizarre moments in sports history when Tyson took a bite of Holyfield’s ear.

Jimmy Carter turns 100: Now and then

Jimmy Carter turned 100 years old on Tuesday. Over the last century, the former president has seen many changes across the nation and world.

How did breakdancing become an Olympic sport?

Breaking is now an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's how breakdancing emerged from the streets of the Bronx to spread around the world, all the way to the Olympics.