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The article looks at Richard Phillips, captain of a U.S. Navy cargo ship that had been taken prisoner by Somali pirates. The author mentions how Phillips had to survive for five days in a lifeboat. The reaction of Phillips' wife, Andrea, and their children, Daniel and Mariah, to the event is discussed. INSETS: THE LIFEBOAT;THE PIRACY PLAGUE.

Several photographs from the various balls and parties which followed the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama are presented.

The article discusses actor Patrick Swayze's battle with pancreatic cancer. The strength of his marriage with wife Lisa is described. His hard work on the television program "The Beast" despite undergoing cancer treatments is described, noting that his pancreatic cancer is Stage IV and three-fourths of patients with the disease die within the first year. INSET: FIGHTING STAGE IV PANCREATIC CANCER.

This article announces awards given for heroic behavior in 2008. The elementary school teacher Alesia Hamilton and her 70 year old pupil Alferd Williams, U.S. Air Force major Dan Rooney, and Zimbabwean land-mine survivor Beloved Trubenbach and his adoptive family are honored.

This article focuses on the beating of a Lakeland, Florida cheerleader that was captured on video and shown on the Internet. The article explains that millions of people have viewed the video online. The video has raised questions about violence displayed on the Internet and girls exhibiting physical aggression. INSET: BEATEN--AND BROADCAST.

The article discusses the response of actress Jennifer Love Hewitt to criticism about her body. Photographs of Hewitt wearing a bikini on her vacation to Hawaii, spurred criticism that she had gained a significant amount of weight. Hewitt responded, via her blog, that she was happy with her body, and that the media contributes to womens' poor body image. INSETS: BET YOU THINK THESE SONGS ARE ABOUT HER;HOW OTHER CELEBS COPE WITH TABLOID BODY BARBS.

The article offers news briefs of the 2007 Emmy Awards ceremony. Television personality Ryan Seacrest hosted the event on a round stage. The actress America Ferrera won an Emmy for her role in the television program "Ugly Betty." A tribute to the television miniseries "Roots" was a part of the evening's ceremonies. INSET: What really happens IN THE GREEN ROOM.

The article discusses the August 26, 2007 suicide attempt of actor Owen Wilson who is best known for his comedic roles in motion pictures. The apparent effect that the incident has had on Wilson's family including actor Luke Wilson is recounted. Wilson's friends including Polly Platt, producer of the motion picture "Bottle Rocket" in which Wilson starred, say that the actor suffers from depression. Others feel that his break-up with actress Kate Hudson changed Wilson. INSETS: A FAMILY'S HEARTBREAK;CAREER, INTERRUPTED.

The article looks at the legal battle over the children of celebrities Britney Spears and Kevin Federline. According to the article, Federline has filed for primary custody of his children Sean and Jayden, saying that his ex-wife is an unfit parent. The article states that subpoenas have been issued to Spears's friend Alli Sims, her bodyguard Daimon Shippen, and former assistant Shannon Funk. INSETS: TEAM BRITNEY;TEAM KEVIN;BRITNEY: CAUGHT ON CAMERA;BRITNEY VS. KEVIN

The article discusses a road trip across the U.S. for teens. Tanya Walters, a bus driver, formed the charity group Godparents Youth Organization to take troubled teens from impoverished neighborhoods on trips to inspire them. Freddy Blackshire, a teenager on the trip, describes how he was changed by visits to the Civil Rights Institute and the Grand Canyon.

The article offers details on the murders of Tom and Lisa Haines and their son Kevin. The family, who was from a small Pennsylvania town, was stabbed to death in the middle of the night in May 2007. Article topics include the survival of the Haines' daughter, Maggie, the violence of the murders, and the ongoing investigation in June 2007.

The article talks about the physical and psychological recovery of the students that survived the Virginia Tech school shootings. Out of the 26 wounded victims of the shootings, 24 have been released from the hospital. Like many other students, sophomore Emily Haas, who was grazed twice in the head, returned to campus after spending a few days with her friends and family in her hometown. The article also discusses the heightened school spirit, where just 4 days after the massacre, the school's baseball team played to a record crowd. INSET: QUESTIONS ABOUT A KILLER.

This article profiles those who were killed in an April 2007 mass murder at Virginia Polytechnic & State University. Among those were killed were Martinez, Georgia resident and marching band member Ryan Clark, Centreville, Virginia dancer Reema Samaha, and Saugus, Massachusetts sophomore Ross Alameddine. INSET: AFTER COLUMBINE.

This article reports on an April 2007 mass killing at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Korean immigrant Seung-Hui Cho murdered 32 people in two school buildings before eventually killing himself. The article discusses the impact of the killings on the Virginia Tech community, and also discusses a timeline of Cho's events. INSETS: SEUNG-HUI CHO'S SOLITARY, TROUBLED LIFE;IN THE LINE OF FIRE.

The article profiles U.S. teenage girls who are doing heroic things in their communities. Californian Kendra Livingstone lost her father to cancer when she was 11. She's now a group leader at the cancer support group Kids Konnected (www.kidskonnected.org). Dallas Jessup made a movie showing girls how to fight back against predators (justyellfire.com). Dominique Vargas offers free dance classes to kids in her "All For One" program.

This article discusses the 2007 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The film festival featured appearances from actress Sienna Miller, actor Kevin Bacon, and musician Diddy. Singer/actor Justin Timberlake also took his mother to the Sundance film festival as a birthday present to her, and Timberlake even threw his mother a birthday party at a Park City restaurant.

The article discusses the unsolved murder case of pregnant mother Michelle Young. Her daughter, Cassidy, was in the house when Young was murdered. Speculations surrounding the possible involvement of Young's husband, medical software salesman Jason Young, in the murder. The relationship between Jason Young and Michelle Money, a friend of Michelle, is discussed.

This article discusses the divorce of singers Britney Spears and Kevin Federline. Spears and Federline were married in 2004, and had two children during their two-year marriage. Spears filed for divorce in November of 2006, citing irreconcilable differences. A timeline of the couple's relationship is also provided.

The article reports on the pressure on actresses and models to be thin. Stylists, fashion-show bookers, designers, and models are all placing the blame on each other as to who is to blame for the rise in alarming thinness. There has been a rise in eating disorders, such as anorexia, in young girls who feel the pressure to be thin. INSET: WHAT'S TOO THIN?.

The article covers highlights from the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. The host of the August 31, 2006 Radio City Music Hall event was singer and actor Jack Black. Performers included Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake with Timbaland. Nicole Richie presented the award for best pop video. Pop stars and former spouses Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson avoided seeing each other at the event.

This article presents the stories of seven people who lost half of their weight without gastric bypass surgery, pills or gimmicks. Chantel Hobbs lost 172 pounds by exercising and catting back on portion sizes and certain types of foods. Rob Powell lost 128 pounds through hypnotherapy and lifestyle and eating habit changes. Arien McCracken lost 182 pounds by changing eating habits and small lifestyle changes.

The article looks at teenagers who have made a difference in their communities. New York teenager Abdul Hafiz lobbied for a bill that would mandate fire-escape window safety gates for multifamily homes with children under 10. Yasmin Assar collects used eyeglasses to be sent to developing countries. Daniel Kent started the nonprofit Senior Connects, which supplies used computers and free lessons to seniors. Suzie Tipton collects and loans out used wheelchairs. INSET: WHAT ALEX DID: UPDATE.

Peach Friedman, a recovering exercise bulimic, is profiled. Friedman's exercise problems began in 2000, following a breakup with her boyfriend and her parents' divorce. Her desire to exercise and to strictly control her caloric intake consumed her. At her worst point, she only weighed 100 pounds, and she began to have physical symptoms like heart problems, nausea, and joint problems. Experts estimate that the disorder affects at least an estimated 400,000 women in the United States.

This article describes some criminal cases where the perpetrators posed as police officers. Chad Elliott posed as a cop to pull Heather Southerland off the road and rape her. Jason Clausen pleaded guilty to first degree murder while posing as a cop. Charles Connor is charged with murdering a storekeeper while dressed in a police officer's uniform. Police recommend proceeding slowly to the nearest place where there are people if you're unsure if a real police officer is trying to pull you over.

The article highlights the increasing frequency colon cancer in young boys, and are the third-most-frequent type of new cancer in men as of 2019. It notes that according to a study people born around 1990 have double the risk of developing colon cancer than those born around 1950. The article suggests that early-onset colorectal cancers have distinctly different features from what doctors are used to seeing.

The article discusses the bomb blasts which occurred on April 15, 2013 at the 117th Boston Marathon in Massachusetts, including several photographs of the day's events and victims such as 8-year old Martin Richard who died from his bomb-related injuries. Various first-hand accounts of the bombings are provided from people such as runners Simi Singer and Steve Cooper. Bombing victim Krystle Campbell is mentioned, along with the work of medical professionals such as Dr. Jorge Alvarez.

The article discusses accidental deaths from overdoses of prescription medicines, and profiles victims including the the college student Melanie Flom, the high school student and athlete Harry Cohen, and the firefighter Joey DiBernardo. Legislation introduced in Washington State with the goal of increasing drug safety is also touched on.

The article profiles Robert and Charlene Spierer, whose daughter, Lauren Spierer, disappeared one night at Indiana University Bloomington in June 2011. Topics include a recounting of the night Spierer disappeared with several male friends, who have refused to take polygraph tests, how Robert and Charlene have struggled with the loss of their daughter, and how Lauren's sister, Rebecca Spierer, commemorated her sister at her wedding.

The article presents a profile of Jennifer Livingston, a television news anchor on the station WKBT in La Crosse, Wisconsin, focusing on her on-air response to an e-mail she received from security guard Kenneth Krause criticizing her for being overweight. The article notes the public support Livingston and her husband Mike Thompson received following her speech, in which she acknowledged her weight but highlighted her role as a mother and wife.

This article discusses the contested disappearance of millionaire businessman and philanthropist Guma Aguiar following the discovery of his abandoned fishing boat in Florida. Topics include the theory that Aguiar may have fabricated his own death in order to escape a troubled life, the conflict over the control of Aguiar's fortunes between his wife Jaime and his mother Ellen, and Aguiar's struggle with bipolar disorder and mental instability.

The article looks at new evidence concerning the disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz in New York City in 1979. Topics include the original suspect Jose Ramos, a convicted pedophile; the arrest of Pedro Hernandez who confessed to murdering Etan; Hernandez's history of mental illness; and the reaction of Etan's parents Stan and Julie Patz.

The article focuses on television personality and chef Paula Deen. Information is presented on her announcement in January of 2012 that she has type II diabetes due to contributing factors such as her age, her medical history, and her diet. It is noted that critics such as chef Anthony Bourdain have spoken to the media about how it was hypocritical for Deen to market high-fat, high-calorie foods on her television program "Paula's Home Cooking," while hiding her diagnosis. The article states that Deen has had the illness since 2009.

This article presents the views of several guests at the royal wedding of Great Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and their reactions to being invited to the event. Tim and Sheila Hurst are friends of Catherine's family, the Middletons, and reflect on what they wore. Prince Seeiso of Lesotho was invited as a friend of William's brother, Prince Harry.

This article presents the formal portraits of the royal wedding party for the marriage of Great Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

The article presents a picture of Prince William of Great Britain kissing his wife Kate Middleton at their royal wedding.

This article discusses the death of the 32-year-old American actress Brittany Murphy on December 20, 2009. The autopsy results indicate that Murphy died of a combination of pneumonia, anemia, and multiple drug intoxication. Friends of Murphy have suggested that her husband, the businessman Simon Monjack, neglected to provide her with proper medical care. INSETS: HER HUSBAND'S MYSTERIOUS PAST;WHAT KILLED BRITTANY?.

This article presents information about golfer Tiger Woods and his relationship with his estranged wife Elin Nordegren. The article explains that Woods and his wife have been estranged since Woods was involved in a car crash at their home on November 27, 2009. Friends and others present information about Woods' attempts to reconcile with his wife after his alleged marital infidelities became public and speculate about whether they will remain married.

The article presents photographs of Al Roker, Ann Curry, Meredith Vieira, and Matt Lauer, the cast of the "Today" television show as of 2009, dressed in 1970s-styled costumes. They are also quoted discussing their memories of the 1970's, and their thoughts on the changes in television and fashion that have taken place since that time.

The article presents a joint interview with the comic actresses Kristen Wiig and Laraine Newman, both of whom have been part of the cast of the sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live." They discuss some of the characters they have played, political satire, and the "Saturday Night Live" performance schedule, which involves an overnight shift. INSET: SETH MEYERS' WEEKEND UPDATE FAVORITES.

The article discusses Sean and Carolyn Savage. Three embryos from Shannon and Paul Morell were mistakenly thawed and implanted in Carolyn Savage. Carolyn, 40, faces medical issues which make this her last chance to carry a baby and the remaining three embryos from Shannon were lost which makes this her last change to have another child as well. Carolyn and Sean, Catholics, did not consider aborting the baby but will have to give it to the Morell's after delivery. INSET: IT'S HAPPENED BEFORE.

The article discusses several mail carriers who have helped people on their route. In Bakersfield, California, Melissa Kelley helped Joseph Goulart, who had been bitten in the face repeatedly by a pit bull. Perry Bland used his letter opener to cut through the seat belts to free Katie Purdom and her daughter Victoria Leigh, who were trapped inside her car that flipped over and landed in a creek. Walter Hayes provided first aid to Javon Satchell who was hit by a car while crossing a street.

The author reports on the life of Jai Pausch following the death of her husband professor Randy Pausch. A lecture that Randy is famous for giving regarding optimism at Carnegie Mellon University is mentioned. The way in which Jai coped with Randy's death by watching his lecture about optimism is discussed.

The article presents the food journals of several "People" readers. Dietitians comment on the healthiness of each entry. Facts about the average person's diet are given, including the average intake of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and calories. Dietitians suggest that people eat multiple small meals rather than two large meals daily.

The article discusses the State Bank & Trust in Fargo, North Dakota. Michael Solberg decided to put a catch to the bonuses he gave his 460 employees. He wrote checks for $1,000 for each but they had to pay it forward. His employees ended up establishing foundations, nonprofits, and projects which aimed to help 300 families and 100 schools and hospitals.

Children lauded in the Heroes Among Us Awards including Adam Bender, a one legged baseball player; Jen Zwilling, who authored a memoir of growing up with Tourette's syndrome; and an 11-year-old-boy who testified against his father's killer are presented.

The article presents a profile of country musician Craig Morgan and his family. A discussion of Morgan's success in the country music business and of his home in Dickson, Tennessee that he shares with his wife Karen and three children is presented. The Morgans' love of barbecue and country living is discussed. INSET: The Menu.

This article describes the arrest of Alec Kreider for the murder his friend Kevin Haines and Haines' parents Tom and Lisa in the Haines home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Kreider confessed of the murders to his father and turned over the knife to authorities. Kreider was described by classmates as a sullen kid, who had a pessimistic attitude about life.

The article presents photographs of women celebrities at the Met's Costume Institute gala. Some of the celebrities include Drew Barrymore, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez, and Lindsay Lohan. The women are wearing fashion designed by Oscar de la Renta, Dior Haute Couture, Versace, Calvin Klein and Gucci. Celebrity Melania Trump is presented wearing a Harry Winston necklace.