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The article examines a mysterious wave of deaths in the small town of Bridgend in South Wales. It reports that 79 citizens of Bridgend have hanged themselves between 2007 and 2012, and explores the mysterious motives behind this mass suicide. The article focuses on the links between the victims and discusses the seeming domino effect that has claimed so many lives. Effects on the survivors are also explored.

The article focuses on the life of Amanda Knox, who was freed in 2011 after four years in an Italian prison when her conviction for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher was overturned. Her plans to write a book about her experiences to help defray the debts her family incurred for her defense are discussed. Other issues raised include her move to a new apartment in Seattle, Washington, possible return to the University of Washington, and safety concerns.

The article focuses on the sexual assault allegations against Jerry Sandusky, a former football coach at Pennsylvania State University and founder of the Second Mile football camp for boys. Information is provided on how several men have come forward alleging that they were abused or molested by Sandusky when they were minors and how Sandusky allegedly found young boys who attended the Second Mile camp and abused them on the university campus.

The article discusses the investigation into the disappearance of Lisa Irwin, a 10-month-old child who went missing from the home of her parents, Jeremy Irwin and Debbie Bradley, in Kansas City, Missouri. The article discusses how Bradley and Jeremy Irwin's relationship, the events of the day the baby went missing, and the lie detector test which police say Bradley failed. The police's search efforts are examined.

The article discusses Amanda Knox, an American exchange student who spent four years in prison in Italy before her conviction for allegedly having murdered roommate Meredith Kercher was overturned on appeal on October 3, 2011. Details are presented about circumstances surrounding the crime, Knox's experience in prison, and her successful appeal.

The article looks at the Innovative Concept Academy (ICA) in St. Louis, Missouri founded by Judge Jimmie Edwards, an experimental school for teenage juvenile delinquents. Topics discussed include the school's strict dress code, the experience of ICA student Jakayla Ivory, and the extracurricular activities ICA offers like chess, ballroom dancing, and tennis.

The article focuses on Connie Culp, a gunshot survivor, and the surgery she underwent to become the first person in the U.S. to have a successful near-total facial transplant. Topics include how she became disfigured, information about the surgery that occurred in the Cleveland Clinic in 2008, and how her quality of life has improved since the surgery.

The article focuses on the deaths of Rebecca Zahau and Max Shacknai, the girlfriend and son of Jonah Shacknai, a chief executive officer of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation. Topics include how Max died from a fall down the stairs in his father's California mansion on July 11, 2011, how Rebecca was found dead in the same house on July 13, 2011, and how the suspicious nature of their deaths have prompted a police investigation.

This article reports on the court trial of Casey Anthony, who was found not guilty of murdering her 2-year-old daughter Caylee in July 2011. Details of the trial and how jurors reached the verdict are given. It is speculated that the case never gave concrete evidence on what happened to Caylee and the jurors could not be convinced that Anthony was guilty.

This article reports on actress Jennifer Aniston and her relationship with actor Justin Theroux. The article discusses Aniston's appearances on television programs including "Inside the Actors Studio" and "Good Morning America," as well as her 2011 film "Horrible Bosses." Information is also provided on Aniston's tattoo and her purchase of adjoining apartments in New York City, New York.

This article reports on Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and her life in 2011. The article discusses Ferguson's daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, as well as her relationship with ex-husband Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Information is also provided on her reality television show "Finding Sarah" and her views on the marriage of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

The article profiles several people's experiences related to the May 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri. Missouri citizen Angela Adlich drove to Joplin to find her great-aunt Willis. Joplin actor Lucian Myers rescued fellow actor Malachi Murdock from under a theater seat. A group of Joplin men, including food-storage facility worker Jerry Cobaugh, have been clearing away debris during their time off from work.

The article looks at several people involved in the preparations for the royal wedding between Prince William of Great Britain and Kate Middleton, including tailor Matthew Else, chef Mark Flanagan, and baker Fiona Cairns.

The article looks at the experience of royal wedding attendees. India Hicks comments on her experience being a bridesmaid at the wedding of Princess Diana of Wales in 1981. Dress designer Elizabeth Emanuel comments on making Princess Diana's wedding dress. Queen Rania of Jordan comments on meeting King Abdullah of Jordan.

The article presents pictures of the dress worn by Kate Middleton during her wedding to Prince William of Great Britain.

The article looks at the royal wedding between Prince William of Great Britain and Kate Middleton, held at Westminster Abbey in London, England on April 29, 2011. Pictures of celebrity attendees are presented, including musician Elton John, soccer player David Beckham, and singer Victoria Beckham. The author comments on the two wedding receptions held at Buckingham Palace.

The article looks at actress Elizabeth Taylor, focusing on her death on March 23, 2011. Topics discussed include her history of illness, religious beliefs, and relationship with musician Michael Jackson. Several of her marriages are also reviewed, including those to actor Michael Wilding, actor Richard Burton, and hotelier Conrad Hilton. Information on Taylor's funeral services is presented.

The article discusses the decision of the Brown siblings Desirae, Deondra, Gregory, Melody, and Ryan, to turn in their father Keith Brown for sexually abusing his daughters when they were children. Topics include the family's Mormon faith, the siblings' education at the music school Juilliard, and the siblings' classical music group "The Five Browns."

The article looks at Ruth Madoff, wife of incarcerated Ponzi scheme stockbroker Bernie Madoff. Her reaction to Bernie's sentencing and the suicide of her son Mark Madoff is discussed. The author notes that Ruth is secluded and often socially outcast due to the actions of her husband. Ruth's strained relationship with her son Andrew Madoff is also discussed.

The article looks at U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, focusing on her recovery from a January 8, 2011, shooting in Tucson, Arizona. The relationship between Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly, is discussed. Giffords' friend Carol West comments on how the couple is coping with Giffords' injuries.

The article looks at a January 8, 2011, shooting spree in Tucson, Arizona, which left six people dead. The motivation of suspected shooter Jared Lee Loughner is discussed. The author also comments on the injuries sustained by shooting victim and Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. People killed in the shooting include homemaker Dorothy Morris, federal judge John Roll, and child Christina Green.

The article reports on conditions in Haiti one year after the January 12, 2010 earthquake which killed 230,000 people and left 1.3 million homeless. The story of Natasha Marcial, a mother who survived the earthquake, contracted cholera, gave birth to son Michael, and wanted to find her missing children, is detailed. The work of the Doctors Without Borders organization in Haiti is mentioned.

The article looks at Mark Madoff, son of Ponzi scheme operator Bernie Madoff. Topics discussed include his attempts to work in the financial industry after his father's arrest, his son Nick, and his suicide on December 11, 2010. The author considers Mark's relationship with friend Allan Klein and brother Andrew Madoff.

An article is presented that reports on the relationship between Great Britain's Prince William and girlfriend Kate Middleton. The article discusses the couple's public appearances and rumors related to their engagement and wedding. Information is also provided on the couple's time at the University of St. Andrews and Middleton's fashion and style.

The article discusses the trial of alleged murderers Joshua Komisarjevsky and Steven Hayes. Hayes and Komisarjevsky have been accused of murdering Jennifer Petit, Hayley Petit and Michaela Petit, the wife and daughters of Dr. William Petit Jr. The way in which Petit has tried to honor the memory of his wife and daughters through the creation of the nonprofit organization the Petit Family Foundation is mentioned. INSET: A NIGHT OF TERROR.

The article focuses on motion picture actor and director Mel Gibson. The damage done to Gibson' public image and career by a series of telephone calls recorded by his former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva in which Gibson makes racial and ethnic slurs and displays total lack of emotional control is discussed. Colleagues and friends of Gibson express shock and dismay over the recordings. INSETS: MEL'S FAMILY STANDS BY HIM;BURNING QUESTIONS.

This article discusses actor Mel Gibson's display of anger as allegedly shown through tapes of conversations he had with former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. Gibson could face assault and battery charges as a result of the tape recordings and his acting career will continue to suffer as he is being shunned by the movie industry. The article notes that Gibson has been dealing with anger issues since his divorce from his wife of 26 years. INSET: TALE OF THE TAPE.

The article reports on the disappearance of seven year-old Oregon boy Kyron Horman. Allegations concerning the involvement of Terri Horman, Kyron's stepmother, in his disappearance, her alleged attempt to have her husband, Kaine Hormon, killed, and Kaine's decision to file for divorce are examined. The involvement of the Multnomah County, Oregon Sheriff's Office in the investigation is also discussed. INSET: WHO IS KYRON'S STEPMOM?.

The article reports on a love affair between Prince William, an heir to the British throne, and Kate Middleton, his long term girlfriend. The central focus of the article is on speculation that they will marry, possibly sometime in 2010. Among other issues the article examines the long courtship of the pair.

This article is focused on Rodney Alcala, a convicted serial killer sentenced to death on March 30, 2010 for the murder of five women. His known victims include Charlotte Lamb, murdered in 1978 at the age of 31, Georgia Wixted, murdered in 1977 at the age of 27, and Robin Samsoe, murdered in 1979 at the age of twelve. It is noted that Alcala photographed hundreds of women and that investigators suspect him in many additional murders. INSETS: ALCALA'S FIVE KNOWN VICTIMS;HE WAS BACHELOR NO. 1;PHOTOGRAPHED BY ALCALA--BUT SPARED.

This article is focused on the American politician John Edwards and his extramarital affair with his presidential campaign aide Rielle Hunter. In January, 2010, Edwards admitted to being the father of Hunter's two-year-old daughter Quinn. In an interview that was published in the March, 2010 issue of "GQ" magazine, Hunter indicates that she and Edwards are in love and that their romantic relationship will continue. Friends of Edwards, who separated from his wife Elizabeth in January, 2010, suggest that Hunter is deluded. INSET: SHE SAID/SHE SAID.

Photographs of several celebrities in attendance at parties following the 2010 Academy Awards ceremony, including the actress Cameron Diaz, the actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, and the actress Hilary Swank, are presented.

Photographs of several celebrities at the 2010 Academy Awards ceremony, including the singer Miley Cyrus, the actress Gabby Sidibe, and the actress Zoe Saldana, taken to support the Haiti earthquake relief organization Artists for Peace and Justice, are presented.

Photographs of several celebrities at the 2010 Academy Awards ceremony, including the actors and ceremony hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin, the Best Director winner Kathryn Bigelow, and the actor Ben Stiller in costume as a character from the film "Avatar," are presented.

Photographs of several celebrities at the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles, California on March 7, 2010, including the actress Kate Winslet wearing a gown by Yves Saint Laurent, the actress Amanda Seyfried wearing a gown by Giorgio Armani Privé, and the actress Carey Mulligan wearing a gown by Prada, are presented.

The article focuses on Elin Nordegren, wife of golfer Tiger Woods. Particular attention is given to whether or not she will divorce Woods as a result of his adultery. According to anonymous sources Nordegren has not made a decision, but is trying to adapt to life without her husband. Also discussed is how she will cope if the rumors that Woods impregnated his mistresses are true. INSET: HAUNTED BY HIS MISTRESSES.

The article focuses on the support that Mark Kerrigan, brother of former U.S. Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, has received from Nancy despite his alleged role in their father Daniel Kerrigan's death. Mark was arrested on charges that he assaulted his father the night that he died. The history of Mark's life with posttraumatic stress disorder is also discussed.

The article focuses on the birth of the 19th child of the celebrity couple Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, who were featured in a reality television program "Eighteen Kids and Counting," about their lives with 18 children. The 19th child, a daughter, was born prematurely in December 2010. The infant survived. The couple describe their emotional anguish in the immediate aftermath of the birth.

Personal narratives are presented from survivors of the January 12, 2010 7.0 earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, including those from bank loan officer Fabienne Leger, 16-year-old student and orphan Daniela Rema Pickett, and college student Rose Franck.

The article profiles actor Charlie Sheen and his alleged attempt to threaten his wife Brooke Mueller with a knife on Christmas Day 2009. The author notes that Sheen is the highest-paid actor on television and makes 825,000 dollars an episode for his role on the show "Two and a Half Men." Sheen has been involved in multiple scandals including overdosing from cocaine in 1998 and divorcing actress Denise Richards in 2006. INSET: MEMORABLE SHEEN SCENES.

The article looks at Swedish ex-nanny Elin Nordegren Woods, wife of professional golfer Tiger Woods, and the scandal surrounding her husband's alleged affairs. The article also looks at the women Woods allegedly had romantic relations with including nightclub hostess Rachel Uchitel, cocktail waitress Jamiee Grubbs and marketing executive Kalika Moquin. The celebrity couple has two children, and a source reports that Elin is devastated by Woods' scandal. INSETS: WHAT'S IN PLAY?;SHE FEELS ELIN'S PAIN.

The article discusses circumstances surrounding a car accident involving golfer TIger Woods, who crashed his car into a tree and fire hydrant at around 2:20 AM one morning in Windernere, Florida. In the immediate aftermath Woods refused to speak to police, raising the suspicions of some. Several rumors have surfaced including one that he had an affair with Rachel Uchitel, a nightclub hostess. INSETS: THE WIFE IN THE MIDDLE;A PARTY GIRL'S TRAGIC PAST;TIGER AND HIS MILLIONS: WHAT'S AT STAKE.

The article provides information about the McCaughey septuplets, 12 years after they were born. The children were the first surviving set of septuplets. Comments from mother Bobbi McCaughey about the media's coverage of her family are presented. Everyday life in their family and the siblings' relationship with each other is also discussed.

The article reports on the abduction of Elizabeth Smart and her testimony on trial. Smart was allegedly abducted by Brian David Mitchell in 2002 when she was 14-years-old. She was found and returned to her family in 2003 but the case took 6 and a half years to go to trial. Smart will testify to prove that Mitchell is competent as his wife, Wanda Barzee, was deemed incompetent to stand trial. INSET: SIX YEARS AND ON TRIAL: WHAT'S TAKING SO LONG?.

The article reports on the extortion trial of Pleasant Bridgewater and Tarino Lightbourn, two Bahamian individuals accused of attempting to extort money from John Travolta, a motion picture actor and celebrity. At issue is the January 2009 death of Travolta's son Jett and and an accusation that Travolta's response to the emergency treatment contributed to the fatality. INSET: THE DAY JETT DIED.

The author reports on the rescue of kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard, 18 years after she was taken. Conditions that Dugard lived in while she was in captivity are discussed, including being allegedly raped repeatedly by her alleged abductor Phillip Garrido. Other cases were kidnap victims were found alive after a long period of time are mentioned. INSETS: FROM People NOVEMBER 25,1991;YOU HAVE TO MOVE ON.

The article reports on the automobile accident caused by driver Diane Schuler who drove the wrong way and killed eight people including her daughter and three nieces on July 26, 2009 in New York. The toxicology tests revealed that Schuler had twice the legal limit of alcohol in her blood stream and had smoked marijuana shortly before the accident. Schuler's husband, Daniel, her family, and friends deny that she was an alcoholic or a drug user. INSET: ANATOMY OF A CRASH.

The article looks at the death of musician Michael Jackson, focusing on his addictions. Conrad Murray, Jackson's physician, could face charges for delivering injections of anesthetics to Jackson. The author discusses the demand for prescription drugs among celebrities. Deepak Chopra, a former friend of Jackson, comments on being asked for narcotics prescriptions by celebrities at parties. INSET: IS THIS DANCER JACKSON'S SECRET SON?.

The article looks at Terry Caffey, a father whose wife and two sons were shot and murdered by his daughter's boyfriend, Charlie Wilkinson, and two of his friends. Caffey's daughter, Erin, helped Wilkinson plan the murders after her parents forbade her to see him. Erin Caffey has plead guilty to three counts of capital murder and will serve two life terms and an additional 25 years in prison.