The storm that took down the Edmund Fitzgerald

The Edmund Fitzgerald still sits at the bottom of Lake Superior, submerged in 535 feet of water, about 17 miles north-northwest of Whitefish Point, Michigan.

Anthrax attacks keep America on edge after 9/11

In the days after September 11, Americans were already tense. Then deadly anthrax showed up in the U.S. mail, prompting white powder scares and another wave of paranoia. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at coverage of the crisis and how it continues to affect daily life in the U.S.

Life during – and after – Hurricane Katrina

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swamped the Gulf Coast, flooding vulnerable New Orleans and driving millions from their homes. Reporters and residents alike were stranded in the swamped city – all looking for help and answers that, in some cases, never came.

‘Jaws’ was fiction; this was the terrifying true story

Fifty years since the release of “Jaws," this look back at the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks explores how a string of real-life deaths helped inspire the novel and film that redefined the summer blockbuster and reshaped public perception of sharks.

'Jaws,' the first summer blockbuster, turns 50

The movie 'Jaws,' widely considered the first big summer blockbuster, was released 50 years ago. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we'll look at what impact the film had on beachgoers in 1975 and the lasting legacy it left on Hollywood.

‘Star Wars’ premieres through the years

From the 1970s to the 1990s and still today, Star Wars has always been a box office draw. But what is it about the franchise that keeps fans lining up? In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we’ll look back at how media coverage of the movies looked with each passing generation.

Oklahoma City bombing rattles America

Years before the September 11th attacks shocked the nation, the horrors of terrorism played out live on Americans’ televisions after a bomb blast decimated the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at what that coverage looked like and how it felt for those on the ground.

Back when people flocked to the theaters

Movies used to be a big draw, with fans lining up for hours to see be the first to see their favorite new films. In the age of streaming, things have changed. This LiveNOW & Then full episode looks back at some of the bigger movie premieres, including Star Trek, Batman, and Titanic.

Apple's biggest product releases through the years

Apple’s marketing machine is almost as effective as its skilled engineers. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at how the media has covered the tech company, from its IPO in 1980 to its iconic status today.

'The Simpsons' survives early controversies

When 'The Simpsons' debuted on a young FOX Network 35 years ago, it got plenty of attention -- both positive and negative. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we'll take a look at some of that early media coverage of what's now the longest-running sitcom ever.