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Ashley, Merrill

(Encyclopedia) Ashley, Merrill, 1950–, American ballerina, b. St. Paul, Minn. as Linda Michelle Merrill. She studied (1964–67) at the School of American Ballet, joining the parent New York City…

The Resurgence of Abraham Lincoln

Almost 150 years after his death, Abraham Lincoln reemerges as a leading figure in politics and pop culture. by Jennie Wood Benjamin Walker gets into character for the title role of the…

December 2008 Current Events

Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/…

McCarthy, Gina

(Encyclopedia) McCarthy, Gina (Regina McCarthy), 1954- , American environmentalist and government official, Brighton, Ma., Univ. of Ma., Boston (B.A…

Black, Timuel Dixon, Jr.

(Encyclopedia) Black, Timuel Dixon, Jr., 1918-2021, American social activist and community organizer, b. Birmingham, Al., Roosevelt Univ. (B.A.,…

Year in Review, 2008

Top events for the nation and the world News and Analysis News of the Nation Historic Presidential Election • Obama Assembles a Centrist…

2006 Olympics: Figure Skating

Will the Russians sweep? by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Michelle Kwan Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics 2006 Figure Skating Medal Standings…

2008 Year in Review

2008 Year in Review Top events for the nation and the world News and Analysis News of the Nation Historic Presidential Election • Obama Assembles a Centrist…