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Meet the 97-Year-Old Activist Known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”

Opal Lee was determined to see Juneteenth become a federal holiday during her lifetime.

By Colin McEvoy
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Rex Heuermann’s Family Had a Relatively Normal Life. Now, Things Are Much Different

The alleged Gilgo Beach Killer’s ex-wife and daughter offer new details about their home life in a new documentary.

By Tyler Piccotti
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