(Encyclopedia) Sitting Bull, c.1831–1890, Native American chief and spiritual leader, Sioux leader in the battle of the Little Bighorn. He rose to prominence in the Sioux warfare against the whites…
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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 Pakistani…
World Russia Cuts Off Gas to Ukraine (Jan. 1): In a dispute over pricing, state-owned company Gazprom reduces the flow of natural gas to Ukraine. The move affects exports to countries in Western…
Depending on the crime a person has committed, he or she may have broken a federal law, a state law, or both. However, the great majority of crimes committed are state crimes. Criminal laws and…
When your beloved dog or cat strays from home, it can be a traumatic experience for both of you. We offer the following tips to help you find your pet. Contact local animal shelters and…
(Encyclopedia) Migingo Islands, small, rocky islands in Lake Victoria, E Africa, off Kenya north of the Tanzanian border. The group consists of Migingo, Ugingo, and Pyramid Island. According to a…
(Encyclopedia) sneeze gas, poison gas used in riot control and chemical warfare. It is highly irritating to the nose and throat; inhalation of the substance causes sneezing and coughing, but rarely…
(Encyclopedia) Moos, Ludwig vonMoos, Ludwig vonl&oobreve;tˈvĭkh fən m&oomacr;s [key], 1910–90, Swiss political leader. Entering politics in his native town of Sachseln, he served (1941–46) as…
