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Charles Manson is escorted to his arraignment in 1969 on conspiracy-murder charges in connection with the Sharon Tate murder case.

National

Charles Manson Grandson Wins Legal Battle Over Cult Leader's Body

11:24am March 13, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

At least three people claimed that they had a legal right to dispose of Manson's body. His remains have been stored in California's Kern County since his death in November.

Opening credits of the South Korean television show, "The Fourth Republic." The actors pictured portray a shadowy cult figure (left) and Korea's future president.

World News
Religion

S. Korean President's 'Rasputin' Was Once Part Of A Soap Opera Storyline

10:10pm November 07, 2016

by Elise Hu

A 1990s' "K-Drama" now seems oddly prescient.

Choi Soon-sil appears at the Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office on Monday.

World News
Politics & Government

Her Job At Risk, S. Korea President Reshuffles Cabinet As Scandal Widens

11:11pm November 02, 2016

by Elise Hu

President Park Geun-hye replaced her prime minister and finance chief amid a growing scandal that involves a secret adviser with ties to a mysterious religious cult.

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