The 1946 Battle of Alcatraz was a notorious prison break attempt that turned into a hostage situation, resulting in the deaths of two guards and the eventual capture of the escapees. The story follows the events leading up to the escape, the failed attempt, and the subsequent standoff between the prisoners and the authorities. [... more]

Amelia Earhart, a trailblazing aviator, defied traditional gender roles and became the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic, earning her the Distinguished Flying Cross and cementing her place in history as a pioneering woman in aviation. [... more]

A small town in Washington state, Point Roberts, has been severely affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions, while a group called Oath Keepers has been linked to the January 6th Capitol attack. Meanwhile, scientists are exploring the gene editing technique CRISPR to treat diseases and improve lives, and actor Regina King reflects on her career and the importance of telling black stories. [... more]