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Kennedy Family's History of Tragedy: Photos

Posted Fri May 18, 2012 09:15 AM ET | 0

The suicide of Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr., adds yet another chapter to the tragic history of the family. Read more

This Week in Discovery News: Antarctic Lakes, Extreme Skydiving and JFK's Mistress [VIDEO]

Posted Tue Feb 14, 2012 03:00 AM ET | 0

This Week in Discovery News features the biggest stories from the week's news. This week: A daredevil adventurer wants to skydive from 23 miles up, Russian scientists found their way to Lake Vostok & JFK allegedly got dirty with a teenage intern. Watch video

This Week in Discovery News: Antarctic Lakes, Extreme Skydiving and JFK's Mistress

Presidents and Their Mistresses: Who Cares?

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Feb 8, 2012 02:21 PM ET | 0

We hear about presidential sex scandals more than in the past. But they're hardly new. Read more

JFK Affair With Teen Intern Revealed in Book

Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 02:30 PM ET | 0

A now-grandmother reveals her 18-month affair with the president while she was a White House intern. Read more

Tech: JFK Assassination in New Light [VIDEO]

Posted Thu Dec 1, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0

Using unique high-tech dummies, Discovery's "JFK: Inside the Target Car" recreates the assassination of President John F. Kennedy with surprising results. Jorge Ribas learns how it's done. Watch video

History: Forensics and the JFK Assassination [VIDEO]

Posted Thu Dec 1, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0

A forensics expert sheds some light on the JFK assassination and what it takes to be a forensic scientist. James Williams gets the scoop. Watch video

History: Forensics and the JFK Assassination

Armstrong to NASA: You're Embarrassing

Posted Thu Sep 22, 2011 03:39 PM ET | 0

The first man on the moon has spoken out against NASA saying the U.S. space agency is in an 'embarrassing' state. Read more

Odd Historical Items Sold at Auction

Posted Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:38 AM ET | 0

Want to buy a piece of history? Be prepared to pay a lot -- even for a used coffin. Read more

Tape Recording Reveals Kennedy's Space Vision : Photos

Posted Wed May 25, 2011 03:27 PM ET | 0

In a new tape recording released by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, a fascinating discussion between Kennedy and NASA Administrator James Webb has been uncovered. Read more

John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address: Big Pic

Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:50 AM ET | 0

Fifty years ago today, John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States. Read more

Sargent Shriver, Peace Corps Founder, Dies: Big Pics

Posted Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:30 PM ET | 0

Shriver was a key player in the administration of his brother-in-law, president John F. Kennedy. Read more

History: Kennedy Detail: Protecting the Kennedys [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

What was President John F. Kennedy like to work for? What did Mrs. Kennedy and her agent bond over? The U.S. Secret Service detail assigned to the Kennedys talk about the First Family. Discovery News reports. Watch video

History: Kennedy Detail: Protecting the Kennedys

History: Kennedy Detail: That Day in Dallas [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

The U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to President John F. Kennedy recall moments from the day the President was assassinated on November 22, 1963. Discovery News reports. Watch video

History: Kennedy Detail: That Day in Dallas

History: Kennedy Detail: After the Assassination [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

Guilt, depression, second guessing. For the U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to President John F. Kennedy, losing the President meant decades of coming to terms with that terrible tragedy. Discovery News reports. Watch video