The story of 'Baby Jessica'

The story of 'Baby Jessica'

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The Cu Chi tunnels of the Vietnam War

During the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese VietCong guerrillas built a vast network of tunnels in the south of the country as part of the insurgency against the South Vietnamese government and their American allies. The tunnel network was a key base and shelter for the North Vietna ...  Afficher plus

'I'm the father of stencil graffiti'

In October 1981, technology teacher Xavier Prou, also known as Blek le Rat, spray painted rats all over Paris, in France.Inspired by subway art in New York and propaganda posters in Italy, he made stencils to apply his designs to public walls faster.His work went on to influence ...  Afficher plus

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Baby Jessica
Just the Gist

In 1987, there was a news event that brought the entire world together. People did not stop watching their TVs for days - the First Lady of the United States even postponed surgery until she knew the outcome. Eighteen-month-old Jessica McClure had fallen down an old well and was ...  Afficher plus

Baby Jessica with Blair Braverman
You're Wrong About

On October 14, 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell down a well in Midland, Texas. This week, Sarah tells our survival correspondent, Blair Braverman, about the community that worked to rescue her, and the nation that watched.Here's where to find Blair:WebsiteTwitterSmall Game ...  Afficher plus

Kidnapped in the Desert | Zero Hour | 3
Against The Odds

After months in captivity, Jessica Buchanan is battling a kidney infection, and her body’s on the verge of collapse. The negotiations for her release aren’t going anywhere and the Crisis Management Team overseeing Jessica’s case has run out of options. It’s time for Seal Team Six ...  Afficher plus