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Capital Punishment: Here & Abroad

Death Penalty Update Here & Abroad by John Gettings The United States' debate on the morality and efficacy of capital punishment reached an important juncture on June 29, 1972. The U.S.…

Richard Milhous Nixon

Born: 1/9/1913Birthplace: Yorba Linda, Calif. Richard Milhous Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, Calif., on Jan. 9, 1913, to Midwestern-bred parents, Francis A. and Hannah Milhous Nixon, who raised…

American Idol

Searching for Superstars by Beth Rowen Related Links Blues, R&B, Pop, and Rock Singers and Bands Composers and Conductors Composers and Performers of Popular…

Machiavelli, Niccolò

(Encyclopedia) Machiavelli, NiccolòMachiavelli, Niccolònēk-kōlôˈ mäkyävĕlˈlē [key], 1469–1527, Italian author and statesman, one of the outstanding figures of the Renaissance, b. Florence.…

amusement park

(Encyclopedia) amusement park, a commercially operated park offering various forms of entertainment, such as arcade games, carousels, roller coasters, and performers, as well as food, drink, and…

Other 2004 Summer Olympic Games Champions

ArcheryMen's individual—Marco Galiazzo, ItalyMen's team—South KoreaWomen's individual—Sung Hyun Park, South KoreaWomen's team—South KoreaBadmintonMen's singles—Taufik Hidayat, IndonesiaMen's…

Global Thinkers

Who are the movers and shakers in the world of intellectual inquiry? Rank Name Occupation Country 1. Aung San Suu Kyi Member of parliament Burma 1. Thein Sein…

Notable Baseball Players

Babe Ruth See also Cy Young Award Rookie of the Year National Baseball Hall of Fame People in the News Recent Obituaries Related Links Baseball Summary: Stats Major League…